A Letter from the President - Spring 2000

This is that time of year again when all Chapter Presidents are expected to write a letter to the membership for the newsletter. So let me start by saying that it has been an honor to work as an officer of the South-central Chapter. It has been a pleasure working with Chapter members, the Executive Board, and other devoted members who dedicate much time and energy from their busy schedule to make sure that our Chapter continues to be active and successful. So, thank you all for your efforts! Let' make sure that we all work together to continuously improve and enhance our Chapter's presence within the society and elsewhere. How can we ensure that? By active participation which brings us to an upcoming important event.

It is that time of year when we all should participate in one of our major duties to our Chapter; elect our officers. The current issue of newsletter includes a list of candidates for various offices. I would like to thank Liz Smith for her efforts on this matter and all of nominees offering their services to the Chapter. I would like to ask all members to please vote.

The SWS annual meeting will be held in August 2000 in Quebec City in Canada. I would like to encourage all members to participate if possible. It is shaping up to be a great meeting. We will have our Chapter's meeting during lunchtime on Tuesday August 8th. Also, our Chapter's annual Fall 2000 meeting will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas (for more information contact Jeff Raasch). Please plan to attend.

In closing I would like to ask all of you to support your Chapter by actively participating in various activities, annual meeting, recruiting new members and those of us in academia to actively recruit students. They will be the future leaders of our Chapter and our Society.

I would like to finally thank all of you for the honor to serve as President for the Chapter. I am looking forward to working with you all during the remainder of my term.

Reza Pezeshki
President