As unofficial photographer for this meeting, I apologize for not getting good pictures of each speaker, and particularly for not getting pics of ALL former presidents receiving the Wilber-Zogorski Leadership Awards. Pictures I do have are here:
- Some speakers give their talks:
- Some past IWRA Presidents are given the Wilber-Zogorski Leadership Award by Jeff Martin:
- Tom Bruns received the Charles Harold Bechert Award from Mark Basch.
- Some miscellaneous photos:
- Tom Bruns asks for an extra suitcase so he can get all his awards home.
- Claudio Ternieden tells how many goals he expects Brazil to score against England in the World Cup.
- The IWRA breaks tradition and eats a lot of food at the buffet .
- President Wittman realizes there is no dessert at the buffet and that a rebellion may quickly ensue.
- The next morning, President Wittman explains he really did order cheesecakes THIS BIG for everyone.
- Not buying his story, three of Pres. Wittman’s employees plot where to hide his body after the conference is over.
- Rob Fischman wonders how he ended up having to moderate an early morning session, especially after no dessert the night before.
- Jill Reinhart says about Pres. Wittman, “And to think I voted for him!”
- Tracy Branham says about Pres. Wittman, “I guess I didn’t know him as well as I thought.”
- A panel convenes to discuss Pres. Wittman’s impeachment.
- During a presentation, President Wittman emerges from his hiding place under the front table to make his escape.
- New member Melody reveals the missing dessert was all part of her secret plot to take over the IWRA, and she has the spoon with which she ate the desserts to prove it!
- New President Melody discusses her plans for next year’s meetings.