It is with pride and happiness that I announce the appointment and election by the Board of Melinda G. Pennington to the PRA Board of Directors. Melinda has an excellent history of dedicated work on behalf of the PRA and she will be a wonderful addition to the PRA Board. I know you all join me in wishing Melinda the best as she starts in her new position and that she can count on all of us to help her. Gene Pennington (Group 7) Chairman Research Director Pennington Research Association, Inc. www.PenningtonResearch.org PRA Blog - http://praresearch.blogspot.com