August 24, 2005
First, I'd like to thank each of you who attended our Spring Conference in Morgantown,
West Virginia - your attendance marked our largest Conference to date! We had two hundred
and seventy-four (274) individuals registered. And based on the feedback I received,
everyone had a terrific time! It was particularly rewarding to see the interaction
between the established experts and all of the college students just starting to pursue
a career in Forensics. Our outstanding educational program was arranged by Deborah Leben
and Tom Gambrill's efforts brought in nineteen (19) vendor participants. There are so many
of you who contributed to the success of this Conference. I really appreciate everything
that you have done and I know will continue to do to support this organization.
CBD-IAI Teamwork made it happen!
The Fall Conference will be held at The Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in
Ocean City, Maryland on November 4th and 5th. The Clarion has a lot
to offer including an indoor heated pool, health and spa facilities as well as terrific golf
courses just a short distance from the Hotel. This is also a "Dog Friendly" hotel so those of
you who like to travel with your pet just let them know when you make your reservations.
You can learn more about the amenities at http://www.clarionoc.com. This is a very popular
oceanfront hotel so don't forget to make your reservations EARLY for the Fall Conference.
We just returned from the International Conference in Dallas, Texas and CBD-IAI was well
represented. We really enjoyed a "Taste of Texas"!
Thanks again for all of your support during my year as President. I hope that you are enjoying
this year as much as I am.
December 14, 2004
As the incoming 43rd President of the Chesapeake Bay Division of the International
Association for Identification (CDB-IAI), I would like to thank each of you for the
amazing support that I received as I approached this honor.
First, let me commend Pat Davis for an outstanding year as President. And, a special
thanks for graciously performing the installation ceremony. Next, I would like to take
this opportunity to applaud all of the members who were elected to office and those who
willingly agreed to work on the committees. As President, I am truly fortunate to be
surrounded by such talented individuals who consistently demonstrate their dedication
and commitment to this organization. I look forward to working with all of you as together
we manage the affairs of the CBD-IAI. Remember, this is your organization and together
we can make it even better. I encourage each of you to contact me or any of the other
officers with questions as well as your ideas and suggestions for improvement.
I am committed to making our upcoming 2005 conferences both educational and enjoyable
and am really looking forward to a great Spring Conference in Morgantown, West Virginia
on April 7th-9th. Deborah Leben has worked diligently to put together an outstanding
educational program with speakers known throughout the Forensic Community. Please join
me in thanking our friends at the University of West Virginia for their hospitality and
support of this upcoming conference in their home town. What a remarkable group of
individuals!
The beautiful Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa has a lot to offer members, and their friends
and family. You can learn more about the amenities at www.lakeviewresort.com. Don’t
forget to make your reservations EARLY for this Spring Conference. I’m looking forward
to seeing you in a place that I truly love - Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.