Fun to be back with MPI! A lot has changed from when I worked on my first program in 1978 in San Francisco, but nothing yet devised beats the one to one contact available at events such as the MPI trade shows. "Old Home Week" we'd call it. After a year-long break after four years as a Senior Meeting Planner, I'm back as the owner of a creative services company offering help with all kinds of audio/visual projects. VideoMeSF.com has more info. Looking forward to seeing so many of my friends in the industry. So many changes! I'm happy to be back and I'm looking forward to re-connecting with my colleagues. Michael Durand.