The energy is palpable... entering the next decade of computer graphics
portends a new chapter in the annals of this kooky industry. Computer
graphics has permeated video(?) games, the web, commercials, movies,
tv, and the phone. Worldwide proliferation of the computer industry,
and cg in particular, has created a desire and yearning for more and
more animation and digital creations. Animators are tweaking character
performances to the finest details, digital models are at the clone level
of realism or simplified so the youngest moviegoer will get the message.
Medical imaging is pushing the envelope of our scientific knowledge of ourselves.
Fewer and fewer mined minerals and ores are used for newer machines and handhelds,
distributed to wider markets in the farthest reaches of the earth.

It's a digital world, at least the one our organization
deals with, and it's my hope that we create a more exciting and aware
organization.  Hey, who doesn't want to see how they made the next PIXAR or SONY
film, but it's just as important to learn how the tools and animated theories to
create the films evolved. Our membership is in the largest media center in the
U.S.A. The works we create, or remake, are distributed to the farthest reaches of
the third stone. Let's foster a sharing and open environment, with friendship
and joy, towards the current and future members of our community.... and create
a year of exciting memories and wonderful collaborations.

Thanks,

Mike