As we get underway in our new Chapter year, I want to thank the many people and organizations who have done so much for our chapter through the years.

•           Our active Past Presidents who continue to provide their time and service.
•           Our Sponsors who allow us to offer the exceptional values for our educational offerings.
•           The Louisiana Hospital Association who is a highly valued co-sponsor of many of our programs.
•           Our excellent Speakers who make our programs cutting edge.
•           Our Board and  Committee Members who make the organization go, and
•           You, the Chapter members who drive the focus and direction of our chapter.

Our program chair this year is Scott Richard.  Please contact Scott or any Board member with ideas for speakers and topics.

Please invite your friends and colleagues to join us at our Chapter Institutes:

        *Summer Institute at Sam's Town in Shreveport, September 11-13;

        *Winter Institute at the Marriott in Baton Rouge, January 29 - 31, 2012; and

        *Annual Institute at the Lafayette Hilton, May 6- 8, 2012.

Thank you to Chris McGivaren for a great job last year as President.  I look forward to the opportunity and privilege to serve the Louisiana Chapter as President during the upcoming year.

Thank you.

Lucius M. Butts, FHFMA