| A Note from the Departing Editor Mark H. Taylor About four and a half years ago, while serving as the editor of the “Have You Seen … ?” column of the newsletter, I was approached by the incoming editor of The Auditor’s Report (Gary Braun) about serving as the associate editor for a one-year assignment, to be followed by a one-year assignment as the editor (a new arrangement revised from a three-year term as editor). I saw this as an opportunity to provide additional service to the Section and I accepted the invitation. Two years later, toward the end of my year of service as editor, I suggested to the Section’s Executive Committee that I was just getting a routine down for pushing the issues out the door, and that I would be willing to serve a three-year term. They agreed. Now at the end of three years I have thoroughly enjoyed editing the newsletter. I appreciate the many individuals who have assisted, including associate editors Todd DeZoort and Rich Houston, and Section members who have tolerated my frequent reminders about newsletter submission dates, including the three individuals who served as Section President during my term as editor: Stan Biggs, Mike Bamber, and Joe Carcello. I also appreciate the “Have You Seen … ?” column editors Troy Hyatt, Brad Reed, and John Reisch, and the many individuals in the Section who made contributions in the form of articles, commentary, and announcements, etc. Thank you for assisting with channeling Section information and news to Section members. During the last three years, the newsletter passed two significant milestones in which I was pleased to participate. First, with the Fall 2001 issue, the newsletter became available in electronic form only, which streamlined the release timeline, simplified the process of getting the newsletter issued to Section members, and made available scarce resources for the Section’s use in other areas. Second, the Spring 2002 edition commemorated the newsletter’s 25th anniversary. In that issue, all of the previous editors of The Auditor’s Report reminisced not only about the newsletter, but also about the Section’s illustrious legacy. I wish Rich Houston, incoming editor, all the best in continuing what is now a 26-year tradition, spanning 78 issues of The Auditor’s Report. |