Hello,

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to helping PPO have another great convention here in Dayton. All of you who volunteered, I cannot thank you enough on behalf of the PPO Board of Directors.

Also, thanks goes out to Suzette, Joann and Judy for throwing such a great party and reception on Sunday night at the Crown Plaza. We have made numerous contacts and are preparing contracts with some outstanding potential speakers for 2006.

A big thanks to Dave Chambers, Chuck and Pat Shade for assisting me with the trophies. Thanks to Sherri Mash and Charlie Woods for helping us transport 80+ print cases to UPS for shipping. If I have missed anyone, my apologies.

Congratulations to Suzette for receiving an Ohio Court of Honor at the awards banquet on Saturday evening. I encourage everyone to enter print competition in the future. If you are unsure on how to get started, just let me or Suzette know. We will be happy to help.

I look forward to April, as our speakers are Jon Johnson, Joe Johnson and Linda Johnson on HS Seniors and their success in achieving a high end average.

This year is going to only get better, so thanks for being a part of PPSO and hang on forthe ride.

Best wishes always,

Wes Smith

PPSO President 2005