As we enter the new year, we are still in need of a convention chair. Hopefully, a qualified nomination will arrive today and be put into place. I had been notified that a few different people would be running for the position at this meeting, only to be later told that some of them would be backing out. I have received messages from members in Buffalo and Niagara Falls stating that they may bring nominations today from their respective areas.

Vice-chair Rodney had intended to start the planning meetings this month for the event but was unable to due to family problems. He will not be here today and he told me that he would send a report with a committee member along with the mail from our PO Box

I have been in touch with a few committee members discussing various general topics within the region, which has been rewarding in it of itself. I have not much else to report except that although this committee has only 2 open position at this time, we do need support and hope that all those present here today can encourage others to help support our service structure at the regional level.

In Service,
Dave M.