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Dear KGS members and friends,
I was having writer's block, so I asked
Rebecca to insert this "skinny" picture of me to
help fill up my space. She also e-mailed a re-
quest from me to Larry Richardson to use this
photo in the new KGS Directory that he is com-
piling. Those of you that fight the "battle of the
bulge" know that lack of exercise and poor die-
tary habits are to blame. I have told several
people that when it comes to sweets, I have the
will power of a crack addict.
Betty and I plan a return trip to Hawaii
next June. Several friends will join us on a
cruise to 4 of the islands embarking from Hono-
lulu. The cruise will also go to Fanning Island
(the former Christmas Island) to comply with
United States Maritime laws requiring a foreign
country stop on cruises from U.S. ports that in-
volve a ship of foreign registry. We will, of
course, have to spend a week or so with the kids
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on Oahu either before or after the cruise. I do
not want to go on this trip looking like I do now.
I really must get the resolve to lose the weight
AGAIN!
Enough about me. This issue of the
Bulletin focuses on the nominees for the KGS
Board for 2005-2006. I want to thank the mem-
bers of the nominating committee for a selection
of fine candidates for these offices. My great
thanks to those who were willing to run for
these positions. Often times it is hard for many
of the membership to commit the time neces-
sary to serve the KGS. Please take time to re-
view the candidates on pages 14-16 and cast
your ballots promptly when you receive them in
the mail.
The Annual KGS Shooting Tournament
was a success. There were no injuries, as I was
not in attendance. A list of the generous spon-
sors and the photo highlights are on pages 22
and 23.
Bob Cowdery continues to line up
speakers for our technical meetings. Licensed
geologists already know that his efforts really
help each of us to get the necessary credits for
license renewal. Please sign-up for credit each
time you are able to attend. Some members
were notified of an audit of their CEU's re-
cently. Each of us is responsible for document-
ing our credits each renewal period.
Please mark your calendars for the An-
nual KGS Banquet on January 28, 2005 at the
Wichita Petroleum Club.
On behalf of the KGS staff, I wish each
of you a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Merry
Christmas or Happy Hanukah and a prosperous
and Happy New Year.
Bye for now,
Wes