Vin joined Friends of the Blackstone back in 1992. In 2001 he moved to England as a form of reserve colonialism. A Rhode Island Yankee in Queen Elizabeth’s court, working in Samuel Slater’s old neighborhood to carry on the work of FOB; promoting environmental protection, organizing clean ups, and getting more people outdoors. Vin is contributing to the amazing progress and work of the BRWC/FOB and he also designed the logo for this website! Vin is now an Advisor to the board.