Now that the end of school is almost here and summer is just around the corner, I would like to take this time to thank everyone who helped me this year. It was a challenging year for me both as president of the MVA and personally. I am confident that my successors will continue the path that we have started for the organization to keep up with the times and grow in strength.

On a personal note, I am glad that I was able to see so many of you at the MVA convention as I wasn't really sure that my new baby was going to let me. Sophia was born on March 22, 2010, only 8 days after the convention. This future student is doing great and is keeping me busy.

I am honored to have served as your president and want to thank you for the opportunity.


Irene M. Ashley