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some things have stayed constant, one being the coming together of our industry at our Conference. If you’ve never been to the Confer ence, here’s another glimpse at what I see during the four-day event. For me, the most important thing that hap pens at Conference is the fellowship that takes place on the exhibit hall floor, at the meal functions, in the classrooms, on the bus to off-site activities, in the hallways and corridors of the hotel and Convention center, and as people mingle together throughout the days. I see people talking to each other about all kinds of things. They’re catching up on each other’s lives—professional and personal. Yes, business is taking place. That’s the primary purpose of our Conference. There are a host of educational opportunities, both in the classroom and off-site at some

technical presentations. You can tell your boss that you will learn many new things which will make you a more valuable employee. And you can tell them I said that. You can also tell them, from me, that learning also takes place when we sit down, one-on-one, face-to-face with our peers and just have a conversation. That’s fellowship. That’s what’s kept us going for 116 years. I look forward to seeing you there.

FOR ME, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT HAPPENS AT CONFERENCE IS THE FELLOWSHIP THAT TAKES PLACE ON

Jim Barron Retired Executive Director RETA-RSES

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