We’ve got another great year ahead of us and hopefully you’ve gotten as much out of the great programs that NTRWA has worked to bring you as I have. It’s only proper that we take the time to thank everyone that has served on the board this past year or volunteered in any capacity. We thank you for the wonderful programs and opportunities that have been presented to learn and enhance the craft of writing for each of us. In addition, thanks to all the members of NT for making this chapter a great place to come for writing help and support.

I would personally like to thank you for electing me president and I’m looking forward to serving you and the chapter this year. Welcome to the all the new board members. Please take a moment to say hello and let them know if you have any ideas to make this an even greater chapter.

January is also the month to set new goals for ourselves. So take a few minutes to set some new writing goals for 2005. Do you need more time for writing or is it more pages you want? Set your goals and make a game plan to achieve them. Remember, sometimes the smallest changes account for the biggest results. So set your goals, keep writing and submitting those manuscripts. Let’s make 2005 a banner year for NTRWA!