In light of the current economic uncertainty, i have decided not to hold a convention in August '09. We all have more important things to do with our money and ourselves right now; let's do them.

Thanks for a great run, everybody, and here's to a brighter tomorrow - at which point festivities will surely resume...somewhere...!

Susan Lang
hobielang-at-ay-oh-el+dot+.com
www.shutdown-vol2.com

We all owe Susan a debt of gratitude for all she has done in keeping that circle of Beach Boy fans here in the Northeast together with these conventions.

Let's all pray that the economy picks up quickly and everyone stays strong. My best wishes to all Beach Boy fans everywhere.