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Mahalo! The 25th TRI-STATE SEMINAR On-the-River was, indeed, spectacular! Our preliminary review suggests 2,000+ participants were educated, entertained, and enthralled by the events spread over three nights and three days. About 500 participants made Monday night's pool party a success.

My hat's off to Jake and Tim, Program Co-Chairs. The Water Treatment/Distribution program was popular enough to require two moves into larger rooms! By-the-way, if you have an idea for a presentation, be sure to share it with them.

Kudos to Annette and the Registration gang, and to the scanner crews. It was as smooth as it has ever been.

The Exhibition was also a grand success. They even found a spot outside, practically under the roller coaster, for a booth. Dan had that "I-know-how-we-can-do-better" look in his eye Wednesday, so expect more and better next year.

Now it's time to introduce the next Chair. Bruce Dacko works for the City of Las Vegas. He's been involved as the Lab Session Chair for the Program for quite awhile. I think you'll like him...

I've been honored to be the Executive Committee Chair for 2008-2009. See you in 2010!

Jeff Carter