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As I was running in the Urban Forest Foundation Fun Run while wearing a tree costume on my way to the MFI Reunion at a brewery where a workshop had been held earlier in the day ... and thinking about the next day full of great speakers livecast over the web ... I continue to be glad I can be a part of this group of wonderful colleagues and events that are planned, funded, supported, and attended by the greatest tree people in the world. This was a special year for SMA as we try to work on new partnerships and expand our reach. Joining SMA with Partners in Community Forestry meant a long week but it was great to renew many friendships while learning about trees from so many good people. The theme of the SMA Conference, Tree Risk Management, was timely as so many SMA members are dealing with Hurricane Sandy recovery. Comments from attendees, including 51 people watching the livecast from "the cloud," were very favorable. This was the first year we did a livecast of the conference and the remote attendees messaged in many good questions. I like that SMA is working on ways to educate us and yet remaining The SMA Conference was held just across the street from Sacramento's Capitol Park, a 40-acre (16 ha) arboretum of more than 1100 trees representing hundreds of taxa. Photo by Steve Shurtz unique in the crowd of local, regional, and national conferences. A huge thanks to Joe Benassini and staff for all their efforts locally; the great MFI Reunion owes thanks to Lance Davisson; and more thanks to Paul Johnson for coordinating the livecast. Oh, and a huge thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors and exhibitors! I will remember the 2012 Sacramento SMA conference for a long time. (left to right) Sarah Morris, Charlotte NC; Tami Sadonoja, Hamilton Ontario; Doug Still, Providence RI, and Flavio Pereira Telles from the City of Rio de Janeiro. 22 —Nick Kuhn, SMA President; Manager of Community Forestry and Communications, Missouri Dept. of Conservation City Trees