Allen Inlow
IAPMO Senior Director

Frank Sinatra sang "it was a very good year," and it was a very good song, at least in my opinion. Parts of that song seemed to be about my life, or at least reflect those parts. Obviously, it touched me and I thought of using that title to be the theme of this IAPMO Annual Report. But I could not make it work; it just did not feel right.

Actually, it was a very good year for IAPMO, with only a few regrets; too few to mention really. I do want to convey that message, tell you about all we accomplished and how we did it, but just as importantly I want to tell you about what we did this year that will really pay dividends to IAPMO, the members, the industry and ultimately all the people of the world next year!

As I thought about that, it occurred to me that this year was more like a championship baseball team who had done very well, then improved themselves by finding all the right pieces to put into place to make them even better. Just thinking about it I can almost hear the cries of "Great year? Yes, but just wait 'til next year!" that emanate from the ballparks across the nation. That is exactly how it feel, and what I see coming!

Please see for yourself. All the department leaders in The IAPMO Group have reports on the many huge accomplishments this year and an exciting view of the future and what it holds. They are not too big on bragging on themselves, so I will share with you that they are All-Stars, one and all, from the top of the lineup all the way to the bottom. If ever a team of All-Stars was assembled, IAPMO has at least equaled it. Every one of them is working to fulfill your goals and objectives, to achieve success using your game plan each and every day.  I think you will be impressed.

We are confident, but we want to be even better, surpass your every expectation. As you read about all the achievements, all the accomplishments, do something for me; if anything, any thought at all comes to mind about something we should be doing, perhaps something we can enhance to improve service to you or the industry, please make a note of it and email, text, fax or actually mail it to the author, or me, or both. If you would prefer, just share it with your Field Service Manager next time you are with him. It really doesn¹t matter how, but please share your thoughts, ideas and desires with us. One thing about All-Stars, they all want to get even better. With you working with us, we will be able to do just that. Read the reports, share your thoughts and then just wait 'til next year!