Council Chairman Bob Dick wrote, "I received the letter, dated July 25, a few days later and notified Leon Walker that he was next in line to fill an international vacancy. Leon will begin filling the remainder of Joel's term [through June 30, 2008] at the August meeting.

"We would like to thank Joel for his service to the Council and know his plate will remain brim full with all his editorial and membership oversight responsibilities in the French-speaking areas."