This time of year is always nostalgic for me…….I find myself reflecting on what has been, what is, and what will be. I look back on the year and take stock.  Was it a good year, could it have been better, and what will I change for next year?  Despite the economic woes of our industry and area, I’d have to say it has been a great year.  The year 2009, spent serving as our local WCR President will stick with me as one of the better ones.  The opportunities to travel, meet new people, become involved in new ideas and learn more about my industry were priceless.  I hope I can help others with the knowledge I’ve been so fortunate to receive, with a kind of a “pay it forward” mindset! 

 I’d like to thank all of my fellow WCR members for your support and guidance through my presidency year.  I would describe the President’s job as simply “team leader”, as it is certainly a team effort.  And what a wonderful team I had!  I’d like to formally thank my governing board; Pat Adolph – Nominating Committee; Donna Allen – President Elect, Joyce Cameron – Scholarship, Deb Dawson – Programs, Janet Frey – Telephone Communications, Marty Galentine – Member of the Year, Ina Hatfield – Awards & Recognition, Jack Lang – VP of Membership, Dee Matthews – Hospitality, Linda Parker – By Laws, Irene Starr – Finance & Budget, Sony Taylor – Education, Donna Wilson – Chapter Excellence, Deb Zeren – Scrapbook, Bonnie Bandi – Membership Marketing, Sharon Barker – Secretary, Bev Battershell – Audit, Shane Eyrich – Website, Diana Heppner – Reservations, Lonna McMillen – Parlimentarian, Kathy Rainieri – Ways & Means, Randy Reed – Treasurer, Lori Telesz – Event Distribution and Scott Wyler – Affiliate of the Year.  Without all of you and the continued interest by our members, our chapter would not be the important entity it has become on the local, state and national level. 

Thank you all and I look forward to many more years as an active WCR member!