Greetings!

Our 53rd Annual Conference this year runs from August 20th through August 23rd at the beautiful Marriott Waterside in Tampa -- start planning now to make this conference part of your summer vacation!

The Marriott is within walking distance of the Florida Aquarium and St. Pete Times Forum. Trust me, I've been to this location many times (for concerts and sports events) and this is an exciting area to be in!

Four days may not be long enough, if you would like to visit nearby Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Adventure Island or the Suncoast Bird Sanctuary (to name only a few).

Or, forget about driving, I'm looking forward to parking and NOT driving throughout the entire Conference. Instead, take the trolley to Y'bor City or wherever else you may wish to go.

The time between the Welcome Barbecue on Wednesday and the Installation Banquet on Saturday will be filled by Seminars, a Golf Tournament, a Fishing Tournament, Game Night, the PAC Reception, Exhibitor's Reception, Recognition Luncheon �or just relaxing by the pool.

This years Fishing Tournament has been increased to six full hours of fishing with Captain Sergio Atanes and the Golf Tournament is being held at the beautiful T.P.C. (Tampa Bay Course).

So start planning now - attend a few seminars and get some C.E.C.'s, tour Channelside Drive, and visit with old friends!

Make this Conference your summer vacation - I am!

B. Gregory Rieth, PSM
Vice President
Conference Chairman