Greetings to MACPO members –
As I begin my term as your MACPO president, I’d like to thank
all those who serve in the corrections field throughout Minnesota.
In our profession, our efforts cannot always be measured on a daily
basis. It’s for this reason that I find myself often times envying
those who mow lawns for a living. At the end of the day, these folks
can see the accomplishments of their efforts. For those of us who
chose corrections as a profession we might not realize that same sense
of accomplishment. If we do I assure you it does not come daily. However,
when we are successful, that success comes at such a level that it
often cannot be fully comprehended. Our successes mean life is more
manageable for our offenders. It means healthier, more stable families.
It means more productive citizens. It means a safer community. Although
corrections professional’s successes might not come along as
readily as a lawn care specialist, our success is far more significant
in the eyes of most.
My vision for MACPO is for our organization to be significant in
our success as well. I’d like to not just be the place members
turn to for training. I’d like to be the place where members
want to get involved in directing what training gets delivered. MACPO
is a member centered organization. In order to maintain and grow MACPO,
I wish to not only foster growth in membership, but grow it with members
who are willing to get involved on the various committees that serve
MACPO. I believe the by product will be success in building greater
ownership and camaraderie throughout MACPO. I welcome any and all
who wish to become members and challenge those new members, as well
as the seasoned MACPO veterans, to engage or reengage in this fine
organization.
Thank you for using MACPO’s website, please feel free to contact
me at stevek@co.mower.mn.us
or 507-437-9453.
Take care.
Steve King,
MACPO President
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