But, back now to Diane Haylock. Persistent rumours for the last 6 weeks or so say that her time as President of NICH could be coming to an end. There is a new minister who's been actively recruiting new members for the NICH Board - and reports suggest he might also be shopping for a new president. Today we asked Haylock squarely about those rumours:...
Jules Vasquez
"Is it true that is rumored that there is a new minister of state in youth and culture and person may have intensions for another president? You've been president of NICH for 8 years. Are you moving on as president?"
Diane Haylock, President - NICH
"I'm on my way for 8. Jules, I cannot answer that question. I really don't know."
Jules Vasquez
"Might you be tipped for an ambassadorial post in maybe Taiwan?"
Diane Haylock, President - NICH
"There is as of rumor floating around town?"
Jules Vasquez
"What is your presence? We know that you are a favorite of the Prime Minister. So you can't be treated likely."
Diane Haylock, President - NICH
"For me that's not an issue until there is something to talk about."
Jules Vasquez
"And you have received no directive that Diane, you need to roll?"
Diane Haylock, President - NICH
"I have received no such directive and I have had a great relationship with my new minister."
And while Haylock said she is staying put - when we spoke in very general terms about the administrative heft of NICH - which has to manage everything from No-hoch Che'en to the Children's Festival of the Arts - she did seem to speak with a hint of wistfulness:...
Diane Haylock, President - NICH
"It is an amazing, in fact an awesome undertaking. It's been challenging, but it's also been enjoyable. I have really enjoyed what I do and I think we have some dedicated passionate people who work NICH and together we try to work as a team to accomplish this huge agenda."
We note that the rumors saying Haylock would be moving on have cooled considerably since early February.
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