Thanks very much for videoing the last couple years Ray. If I made no announcement it was simply because I had so much else on my plate that night -- as I do every year at the dinner. This past year in particular I missed some of the regular helpful volunteers that make the dinner go more smoothly. For example, the door was mainly covered by a 7 or 8 month pregnant Marie Cram -- Grady's daughter instead of our regular volunteers who were not there this year. It was Marie's first dinner but she piped up and volunteered and because we were so short, she did it mostly on her own. Mary Kenniston did an amazing job with the cue raffle. Dennis Wilson watched over the memorabilia. My wife usually comes and helps but she could not this year. I am kind of the ombudsman, and am constantly peppered with questions and emergencies making it difficult to stay focused. Speaking of focused, I also take photos, which takes the rest of my available time there. Freddy does a very nice job with the MC, but he is a heavily distractable guy himself -- no offense Freddy!!
This coming year will be our 10th year, amazingly. If you change your mind Ray, no question I would be delighted. Thanks again.