A few weeks ago, I wrote to you all detailing the open Advisory Council positions with the chapter and asking for volunteers. I have been thrilled by the response and would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our 2013 Advisory Council Chairs!

• Academic Relations – Shelli Owens
• Archives – Cathy Solomon and Jonathan Leff
• Bayline – Tricia Soto
• Government Relations – Michael Sholinbeck
• Hospitality – Sarah Cook
• Jobline – Lori Guidry
• Listserv and Reflector – Linda Yamamoto
• Mailing – Ginny Woodis
• Networking – Lauren Reid
• Nominating – David Grossman
• Professional Development – Chris Orr
• Tours – Claudine Taillac
• Vendor Relations – Sandy Malloy
• Webmaster – Becky Miller

You should not at all take this to mean that there are not still opportunities available for you to volunteer with the chapter! We are still looking for a Public Relations Chair, and we always have projects in the works, both short- and long-term. You can also volunteer as a committee member, getting, or keeping, your feet wet before stepping into a Chair position in the future. We have already had some members step-up to help out as committee members next year. In fact, all of them have already started in these roles! I would like to thank them as well.

• Erin Meggyressy – Hospitality
• Lisa Ngo – Professional Development
• Tony Sheaffer – Government Relations

Please contact me if you are interested in hearing more about any of the volunteer opportunities that are still waiting for you!

By Anne N. Barker
Chapter President-Elect