What a year we have had! This year has presented itself with many challenges and tribulations. With the help of my wonderful officers and advisors we have acarried through them all. As we wrap up the year and head closer to Conclave I would like everyone to know that I have really enjoyed serving as your Chief and will Truly miss the job.

I would also like to thank all of my CVC's and their advisors. Without them this Conclave would not be.

We have a lot of exciting things planned for this year and for the future of the Section. We are going forward with new ideas and exciting dreams. I would like to invite all of you to join us in these exciting times.

Conclave will be an awesome event this year. Word has it that the Region Chief, Matt Griffis is so excited that he will come all the way from San Fransisco, California just to see what we're doing. I hope you are all just as excited as I am for this event; it promises to be the best Conclave that Section W5D has ever seen. I guarantee it! Register today for Section Conclave 2003!

~Michael Kirby~