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CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS Relationships Through P&CMA are Important Assets A s I write this article today, it is just 8 days from Christmas. I find it hard to focus on business as it has been just three days since the tragic death of 26 people in Connecticut. I think about what really matters in this race we are all running, the race of life. I think about those families and how their life can be changed in just minutes. I think about how difficult it will be for those people to recover, and realize they never will. I'm reminded of how blessed and thankful I am for the relationships with my family and friends. tickets. If you are not solicited about purchasing a ticket, please call the association office and Lynne will be glad to sell you one. I want to also remind you that this money is used for college scholarships for children of employees of P&CMA member companies. I think there are some key takeaways that we can use in our association. I think our best assets are the relationships we develop with both individuals and companies within our industry. I am convinced that the relationships I have developed would not have been possible without the P&CMA. These relationships with member companies are the most important assets we have. I do not take these relationships for granted. It is my opinion that you cannot develop these relationships without attending the functions of this organization, i.e. convention, Food & Fuel Expo, golf tournament, and annual meeting. I would argue that this is your time well spent. Sincerely, In closing, I would urge you to participate as much as possible in the P&CMA. I would encourage you to let me know how the associate board and its members can better serve this association. Geoff Smith President of the P&CMA Associate Board I am honored to serve as President of the P&CMA Associate Board. The associate board's main objective is to raise money through selling tickets to the educational draw down. Our goal every year is to sell 400 tickets. I will tell you it has been several years since we have sold 400, so we are making it a priority this year to sell all 400 WINTER 2013 OIL PROPHETS 7