Posted by Stamper_WI on 7/28/08 6:19pm
Msg #257370

On the passing of Gene Hines

Founder of the ASN. The comments by his freind speaks volumes. It shows the type of man Gene was and it also reflects the organization he founded.

Jack Diestelhorst of Notary Public
Underwriters, Inc., a long-time
member of the ASN Board of Directors
and a personal friend of Gene’s,
reminisced with deep respect and
affection. “Gene Hines was always
about doing things right. He never
wanted to mislead the notary for any
reason. He could easily have
‘stretched the truth’ to sell more
memberships to unsuspecting
notaries or encourage them to buy
products they didn't need. But he
never did. Being an attorney well
versed in notary law, he even went so
far as to answer most technical
notarial questions himself because of
his desire to always lead the notary
in the right legal direction. That was
the Gene Hines I knew. He will be
missed.”

Reply by Maureen_nh on 7/28/08 10:25pm
Msg #257412

I have always admired ASN and have been a member for a long time. Unlike XYZ they have always upheld the notary profession and it's members.
Thank God for people like Mr. Hines, he is leaves a legacy that will benefit many people well beyond his life.

Reply by 101livescan on 7/29/08 8:58am
Msg #257445

I've been a member of ASN for many years, and have enjoyed the many benefits of this organization. I haven't been hounded to subscribe to special arm of NSA membership and renewing my certification every two years in order to be in good standing and qualified to be on their preferred NSA list, to buy any equipment that is years from being used practically in the notary profession in my state, or to become a TEA, whatever the heck that is, or to renew my membership a year in advance lest I forget. But rather the ASN really does seek to support and mentor its membership and not to gouge it. I'm sure ASN will be around for a long time, and continue to provide solid and responsible mentoring and services to its members. Here's to honoring Gene Hines for years of service and dedication to our profession.