The twenty-third in a series of twenty-four

It is a chilly night. A cold front has just moved in. The forecast called for occasional clouds but occasional became the norm. I am taking a break and writing this under a canopy of stars and clouds. I am in Cape May at a star watch looking through some of the most sophisticated equipment that amateurs can buy. The planets, galaxies and nebulas, as seen through these telescopes are not as dramatic as the pictures one sees in books, but I am seeing them live - a much more rewarding and life affirming experience.

We here in DVMland are poised for a new beginning. Ballots are arriving at Election Headquarters and soon we will know who will represent you for the next two years. If you have not voted, do so now. Or come to the Election Party (see calendar) and hand your ballot directly to the chairperson. For the first time in many elections, there are more people running than there are slots to be filled. We are all waiting to see what the final results will be and one can almost feel the electricity and tension in the air. Oh, the Republicans and the Democratic National Conventions have nothing on us.

The calendar has more activities and a wider variety of activities than ever before. And attendance is up as well. If there is something you like to do and it is not on the calendar, schedule the function and get it on the calendar. Only you know what you would like to be doing and you might be pleasantly surprised as to how many others may enjoy do it as well.

The Executive Committee is busy wrapping up the work of the past two years and preparing to turn things over to the new representatives. Home office has some contests scheduled in which we will be participating. The Regional Gathering is taking shape and appears to be even better than the one last fall. Even as we wait for the new representatives to take charge, programs are in place and life is moving forward.

And so, once again, I can only encourage you to cast your ballet and voice your opinion as to the direction Delaware Valley Mensa will go. It has been a good two years, and with your blessings, support and vote, the next two years will be even better.

Hope all is well in your little corner of the world.