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HUMPHREY HONORED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

During the 2004 annual meeting, Stephen Humphrey was honored by the Board of Governors for his extraordinary 14 years of service to SCB as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Steve served as SCB's second CFO (following Peter Brussard), and was a fantastic steward of our fledging organization's finances. The first annual budget Steve prepared for SCB totaled US$37,000; our budget for 2004 totals $1.4 million. Even more impressive was the increase in SCB's endowment during Steve's tenure--from $18,000 to more than $800,000. Steve reflected, "It was important to ensure that we had strong finances behind the important work of the Society. I was glad to be part of building a strong future for SCB."

As a modest token of appreciation for Steve's untiring contributions both to day-to-day financial management and governance of SCB and to sound investment of our endowment, the Board and membership presented him with a handsome nature photograph, the Sunrise Sentinel, by Florida photographer John Moran.

Although Steve has stepped down as CFO, he will continue to serve as a Trustee, helping us to wisely invest our financial assets. As Trustee, Steve serve as a member of our new Finance Committee to provide support to Treasurer David Johns and the Board of Governors.

Please join me in thanking Steve. We cannot overstate our appreciation for his extraordinary contributions of time and wisdom.

Deborah B. Jensen, SCB President

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