Good evening everyone. As you know, I’m here before you, the members of Southridge, because I’m seeking to serve on the board of elders for another 3 years. As I reflect on the last six years and hopefully look forward to the next 3, several thoughts/feelings/convictions come to the forefront. As most of you know, 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with lymphoma. The short version is that I’m currently in remission, retired from work at 56 years of age -- yes, I know, I suck: please don’t hate me -- and feeling great. And very recently Doris and I became grandparents for the first time. In my re-up interview, I told those in attendance that because of my current reality, I have the time and mental space to serve like never before. For me, being thankful for everyday is no longer a cliche; it’s very real. The second thing I’d like to share is what I’d call transfer. In my former life both as a teacher and an educational consultant, we learned that if a student can transfer a concept...