howdy howdy

I hope everyone had a great Holiday!!

well, it's *that* time...I'm passing on the Crown and Scepter...

(kidding, I'm keeping the Scepter)

I've been harping on people to put their names in the hat...to no avail, so since Dean, Tabitha and Linda Lou are the only ones interested in running, I'll just make it easy and appoint them, as per our ByLaws.

if you go to the website, you'll see that I've already started some of the changes...I've got one more thing (renew our domain name) to do in a few days, then I'll be handing over control of the website to Dean and the new webmaster, Rod.

I thank y'all for putting up with me...I hope that I've been a decent and fair President.

the next meeting is Jan 19th, 7pm at the new Scheels store on S MacArthur Blvd.  we can purchase food from Scheels, but it's not required.  NO outside food is allowed.  we have to be out of the meeting room by 8:30, so the actual networking portion of the meeting will take place next door at Quaker Steak and Lube.  should be interesting, I've not been in Scheels yet!    :D

also "interesting"...I have a small confession to make...I've been holding out on y'all, hoping to be able to make a BIGGER announcement later...but, now I pretty much *have* to let the cat out of the bag

the CIFC has a iMac...nothing crazy, I was able to purchase an (much) older G4 iMac that has iMovie on it, SUPER cheap...was *hoping* to get Final Cut Express or Pro and a small camera, but the funds were never there...I'm sure Dean will put it to good use!!   :D

mark your calendars, the Red Carpet (Oscars) Party is Sun Feb 26th, at Capital City Bar and Grill.  more details later, but not much has changed...fun, food, friends...all for the low, low donation of $10.

and in case you haven't heard, the Oscars got a little more predictable...Eddie Murphy is out, Billy Crystal is in as host.

and speaking of calendars, the 2012 CIFC datebook organizers are here and only $5...we still have around 30 left, so support the CIFC and be organized in style with a datebook!!   :D

so here's to a great 2012...may the New Year find you Healthy, Wealthy and Wise...

Cameron Counts 
(for the final time)