I can’t believe that I am writing another president’s letter!! It feels good to be able to talk to all of you together.

There is no question that we are looking forward to an incredible year starting with Gary Bogue and Joan Morris as our first 2 luncheon programs.

There are some thoughts I do have to share with all of you. Recently I had very extensive and painful back surgery. The love and support that I got daily was so needed and I am very grateful. I spoke to a couple of my east coast friends recently about the help that was offered-and mostly accepted and the food and flower deliveries for the first few weeks when I needed a boost the most. I asked these easterners if they ever remember such an outpouring of help during my worst days. No one I asked could remember anything like it. After only eight years California is truly my home and Newcomers my best friends.

Thank you all again and I sincerely hope that if anyone needs me for anything possible from me-it’s done.

Hugs,

Myrna