members should try to remember that we are an organization run entirely by volunteers. We should also be thankful that we, being a smaller organization, have enough concerned members to keep this club going. I'm not just talking about the BoD members, but people like Bruce & Mary Ann, our legal counsel,Eric, David Spragg, the Steffners (and other past convention chairs), Brenda Black, George D, Roy Nelson, Sheldon & Christine Smith, those involved in the club auction, the seminar people, our great magazine editors & assistants, CT Rodgers, Travis....the list goes on & includes each & every convention volunteer. Each one is very important in maintaining this great club experience and I'd like to take this time to say thanks to you all...I appreciate all that each of you donate to this club.

I would also ask that those that haven't volunteered to please think about doing some volunteer time, whether at the convention or otherwise. Run for office, help guide the club...I don't think that we should ever have officers running unopposed. And a special thanks to Doug Smith (and Mike Q before him)...being Treasurer is a tough, tough position and they have done their "job" very well!!

Steve Bedo
Candidate for Membership Officer