Many thanks to our program committee for putting together a fantastic monthly program this past academic year, and to our clinal symposium committee for a great November meeting, and to our infection and immunity forum committee for a great December meeting, our education committee for their program activities during the year, and our many committee volunteers who devote their time to our branch during the year. And finally, our Branch President. Thank you Michele Kutzler for all you have done to keep the Branch growing this past 2 years, and we welcome Vincent Tam as our new President to lead us into the next year.