Spring 1998
I would like to thank all of you for the support and confidence I received at the Fall Conference.
I would especially like to thank Carmine Artone for acting as the Installation Officer at the
Fall Conference, he did an excellent job as usual.
I would also like to commend our out-going President, Tim Hahn, for hosting two excellent
conferences, which set new records for attendance. Tim has been a true asset to the CBD for
many years and is now taking on even more responsibility by becoming our newly elected
Secretary/Treasurer. This kind of dedication is rare, and is greatly appreciated.
I would also like to congratulate the CBD members who were elected to the various Division
offices and the members who I appointed to the various Division committees. It would be
impossible to accomplish the tasks of the Division without the essential assistance that is
provided by these individuals. I look forward to working with all of you throughout the coming
year. The list of all committee members and officers appears on the inside front cover of
this publication. Please direct any questions or suggestions that you may have to the
Chairperson of the respective committees.
As you know, our Editor, Barbara Pase has decided not to run for office next year. Barbara
has done an outstanding job for many years as the CBD's Editor. This is a very crucial
position and demands a lot of time and dedication. On behalf fo the CBD-IAI, I would like to
extend to Barbara out grateful appreciation for your years of tireless service in making the
"Chesapeake Examiner" a publication that we can all be proud of.
I would like to remind all of you that this is your Division and it is
incumbent upon you to see that the needs of the CBD are met. The duties of the Division are
spread out throughout the many offices and committees, so that no "one" individual is over
burdened. We should all have the desire to serve, and I would encourage all of you to seek
to help your Division by serving in one of these positions. I assure you, you will enjoy the
experience, and the opportunity to work with some of the finest people in our profession.
I am looking forward to hosting this year's conferences, and I hope that you will enjoy them.
The Spring Conference will be held at the Hyatt Richmond at Brookfield. The hotel is located
northwest of downtown Richmond, directly off Interstate 64. This is an excellent facility
with large meeting rooms. Mark Neal, our Second Vice-President has lined up a diverse and
informative speaker program, which ensures to make this conference a huge success. The Fall
Conference will be held at the Dunes Manor in Ocean City, Maryland. This is a hotel that we
have used several times before and happens to be my personal favorite, what can I say, I like
waking up in the morning to a beautiful, peaceful ocean view. I'm sure you will too. Well,
that's all for now, I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL IN RICHMOND.
P.S. Yes! My wife and boys will be in attendence in Richmond, so it will be completely
unnecessary for you to supply another (hairy) escort!
Fall 1998
Greetings. I would like to thank all of you who attended the Spring Conference in Richmond,
Virginia. I would like to extend a special thanks to Second Vice-President Mark Neal, and
Third Vice-President Jimmy Simms for their tireless efforts and assistance in making the
Spring Conference a success. Mark arranged an excellent speakers' program, which was well
received and Jimmy Simms, as our newest Vice-President, demonstrated his superior organizational
skills by putting together an outstanding group of vendors, who as you know, are a vital part
of a successful conference.
On behalf of our membership I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our long time
Editor, Barbara Pase, for her outstanding dedication to the Chesapeake Bay Division by
professionally preparing, twice a year, our Division's publication, the "Chesapeake Examiner".
Barb has decided not to run for office this year, and I know her skills and abilities as
Editor will be greatly missed. Again, thanks Barb for your many, many years of dedicated
service to the Chesapeake Bay Division.
We had a good turnout from the Chesapeake Bay Division at the 83rd IAI Educational Conference
in Little Rock, Arkansas. There were many interesting lectures and workshops to attend. As
usual, the CBD was well represented as officers of the parent body. Norm Smith, Allyson Simons,
Ron Smith and Danny Carter were elected to the Board of Directors and Cary Chapman was elected
as Historian.
I would especially like to thank Jimmy Simms and R. C. Bartley for hosting our hospitality
suite at the International, they did an excellent job. Dispensing hospitality is definitely
one of their strong points.
The upcoming CBD-IAI Fall Educational Conference will be held in Ocean City, Maryland at the
Dunes Manor Hotel on November 6th and 7th. This is an excellent hotel, which the CBD has
frequented several times before. Everyone gets an Oceanfront room! The guaranteed room rates
are available until October 1, 1998, so get your reservation form in early. As an added
incentive, the 23rd registrant will win a $100 cash prize, to be awarded at the banquet on
Saturday. Remember, the Fall Conference is our installation conference and I would encourage
all our faithful members to contemplate running for a Division office, I assure you, you will
be glad you did.
My term as President is quickly coming to an end; my time in office has been an enjoyable one,
due mostly to all the support that I have been extended by the CBD Officers and members. Your
help has been greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
See you in Ocean City!