Hi, I'm delighted to be a part of this western as writing project 30 30 celebration but I'm sad I'm not there in person, my partner and I are away on a long plan vacation so I'm here to just participate virtually and miss all the person to person celebration. So I'll start thanks to my dear friend and colleague Charlie Moran I've been involved in the western as writing project since it began actually participating in the precursor with the five college partnership and then in the decision to move to join the national writing project. Since that time I've served on the executive board been a site director participated in and learn from many western as writing project programs. Along the way in my remarks I'm going to mention some of the people I've worked with and I apologize in advance for those I missed. I want to start with those who keep the western as writing project operating the graduate students who work as office managers, scheduling keeping books, ordering materials, all the fun stuff to all the unexpected things that keep it moving. The ones I've worked with most closely include Lisa Daniel story and Jessica will let. I've also worked and appreciate the hard work of Kate litter and Jackie Orgway who's making this virtual talk possible. They're very important people are the two professional development coordinators with whom I've worked. Susan Kyle Biggs and Janey Bear Layton, both through their professional expertise and commitment to the writing project have been central to it fulfilling its mission, and both were value valued advisors to me when I was a site director and they've contributed in many many ways. So as I reflect on my involvement over the years with the western as writing project what remains most memorable to me are the time spent with colleagues planning and participating in programs. But today I want to focus on two major events of the early 2000s project outreach and transition away from national writing project financial support. The project outreach was a similar experience for the western as writing project, challenging us to look deeply into who we were serving, who not, and what our mission should be. While many TCs were involved during the years of the project, the project outreach leadership group included Karen Samariano, Bonnie to Paul D moma do saw Susan Biggs share Willis Bruce Pennyman and Don Fountain. The western as writing project funded by the national writing project to assess access to and relevance of western as writing project programs to teachers and high poverty areas. The data received from surveys of teachers and other data show the way western as writing project was failing to serve teachers. Programming not relevant to teachers in these areas, and also barriers to participation time money distance. In short, the data challenged us to face the ways we were failing to serve teachers and low income areas, particularly urban areas, drove efforts to offer summer institute in Springfield a couple times to partner with the Springfield program and why and programs for youth and to offer an Intel preparation course for teachers. Those are just examples of initial programs and I know this effort is ongoing. More broadly project outreach show the need to revisit our mission statement, indeed to create one that would drive changes to western as writing project to better serve the project outreach goals. The western as writing project page looks so neat and succinct. I remember though that it rose out of collaborative challenging reflective process that called on us to develop together and understanding of our mission that we could continue to use to drive us and decision making to better serve all teachers and and turn their students in our region. This is a document that is meaningful only so long as it does adequately speak to the values and goals of the organization. And if it does, then drives planning and action. I know having mission statement was a valuable anchor when the national writing project lost federal funding, in turn, meaning local projects lost that funding. That was a significant hit for us with a mission statement to guide us though a core group saw that we made that transition successfully. They included people I've already mentioned, and also Wilma Ortiz Joanne was new ski Kevin Hodgson, Leslie scant Hudson, Alicia Lopez, others, all doing the hard work to write a successful grant to the western Massachusetts Community Foundation for transitional development. Also to further develop our professional development programs with local schools, and most importantly decide on what programs to prioritize given our mission. And now the western as writing project is at another transition point. While this move from a base at UMass Amherst to Westfield State University may seem daunting with many unknowns. It is not without guide posts and reasons to believe in its success. The western as writing project mission statement to guide that transition. And thanks to the hard work of Donna LaCour, Jen DeGrasia, the executive committee of core group of co directors and others. There's a path laid out for that transition. I suppose with just a few things that I've learned from my many years of involvement with the western as writing project. And I know remain true today, and are the reason I have faith in the future of the project. First and foremost, while I realize that institutional support is important. The central base is not what is central to the western as writing project. It is teachers, the many teachers across all grade levels who service co directors as leaders of specific programs members the executive board, and his participants in the many programs. Those teachers and the western as writing project as an organization thrive on collaboration, working hard together and taking joy in that work. And resilience grows out of that collaboration. This intertwined collaboration and resilience have seen western as writing project through previous challenges, and have seen and will continue to see the project through this current transition. And to bring the chains brings not only challenge, but also opportunity, the opportunity to revisit programs, the mission statement itself, and to envision new ventures as well. And continuing to guide the western writing project today, and into the future is the mission of creating on the mission statement, a professional community where teachers and other educators feel welcomed. They come together to deepen individual and collective experiences as writers, and our understanding of teaching and learning in order to challenge and transform practice. And central to our mission is the development of programs and opportunities that are accessible and relevant to teachers students and their families from diverse backgrounds, paying attention to issues of race, gender language class and culture. And how these are linked to teaching and learning. I'm sorry I can't be there in person I hope you have a wonderful celebration today and I look forward to future encounters as Mr. nice writing project moves forward. Thank you. Be done.


Proudly we hail. Hello from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. This is C.P. McGregor speaking, and welcoming you to another in a series of broadcasts presented by your War Department, titled Proudly We Hail. Through the courtesy of the Hollywood Coordinating Committee, we present as our star Mr. Mark Stevens in the play, Felling Station Fall Staff. An original story by Richard Hall with music by Eddie Skravanik. Maybe it was the way her hair curled back in the breeze or the way she sat behind the wheel of the car so poised and graceful. At any rate, Bill Humphries, the Felling Station attendant, got butterflies in his stomach as the attractive young lady maneuvered the convertible into his station and up to a pump. Drive with you. Hello. I'm fine, but make it quick, will you? I've got a customer waiting for me in the driveway. A lovely dream in Nylons. Well, she can wait a minute, can't she? Yeah, she can, but I can't. Listen, I am settled down. My wife happens to understand me. And when you cut this small talk... Well, thanks, Louie, but we can't. Tonight's her anniversary. Yeah, and she's still waiting. I've got to get out there. Goodbye. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, madam. Call for my broker. Now, what can I do for you? Humphries Station set the scene for better oil and gasoline. Can I fill it up? Only five long, fellow, and please spare the consonants. I'm in a hurry. Right you are. Why have you asked for, and you can bet five better gallons you'll never get? Oh, that's really a new one. What's a new what? The poetry, I mean. Oh, you like it? Well, anyway, it rhymes. Of course it rhymes. What's more, it catches on with the customers. It does? Sure, and they love it. Why, sometimes we get into fascinating discussions of the poets. Shelly, Keats, Byron... And you. Well, there's a difference. My stuff hasn't been published yet. However, it's amazing. Since we started using this idea, a volume of business has shown a remarkable increase. There you are. Five gallons. Well, here's your chance to increase it a little more. Will you check my oil, please? Wait just a minute. Wait a minute. What are you talking about? I told you I'm in a hurry. Just a minute. Oh, don't move, please. Sit right where you are. I told you I'm in a hurry. Please. Oh, that's it. Right like that. Let me look at you. Oh. Well? Yeah. Yeah, they match. The blue of your eyes and the blue of the skies. They do. Wonderful. Oh, will you excuse me just a minute? Don't go away. Yes, sir. What can I do for you? Are you the manager? Yes, sir. Well, I'm Clarence Whipple. I've been trading here off and on for a long time. Buy all my oil here, buy all my gasoline. Even fill my cigarette lighter here. Yes, Mr. Whipple. Now, young man, you have a sign over there which says, at no time is there any question that we welcome each suggestion. Absolutely, Mr. Whipple. Oh, I just repainted that sign yesterday. You like it in series letters? Yes. I mean, what are you saying, young man? I only like the thought behind it. And that's why I'm here. I want to register a complaint. Oh, we'll go right ahead, Mr. Whipple. Well, the other afternoon I dropped into your station to fill up my tank. And your cigarette lighter? No, I filled that the day before. Well, anyway, I pride myself on being neat. Yes. And while waiting for the gasoline, I noticed an ink smudge on my right index finger. Oh, that's too bad. Yes, I'd been writing checks that day. My hand trembled so when I replaced the cap on ink bottle. A little of it spilled. Well, at any rate, sir, I walked into your restroom to remove it, and then it happened. There wasn't any soap? Plenty of soap. Towels? Plenty of towels. Oh, what was it then? The hot water was only lukewarm. Mr.  Oh, oh, I have. That should never happen, never. Oh, well, well, don't take it too hard. Now, I... Mr. Whipple, all I can say is that it'll never happen again. Come in any time. Bring your inks much, but give us another chance. Well, thank you, young man. And believe me, it's that type of willingness to take criticism which has built America. Today, goodbye, Mr. Whipple. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Oh, that's all right. I'm getting into the habit. Now, uh, where were we? Oh, yes. Would I be presumptuous if I told you that when you drove in here this afternoon, my heart did flip-flops like when you ride the roller coaster? Really? Really. You most certainly would be presumptuous. Well, I've told you, and I'm glad. All right, Mr. Fresh, now that that's over, wasn't there something about checking my oil? Oh, yes, yes. Check your oil? Yes, indeed. Humphreys fills your every need. Say, whose idea was it? I mean, Miss Sales Talk jingled every customer.  Difficult, isn't it? People wanting your autograph? Yes, yes. Particularly on the first of the month. On checks. Aren't you afraid some other filling station will steal your idea? Definitely not, my dear young lady. Then why not? Because no other filling station attendant has said the background to duplicate such lyrics as I espouse. Background? So that's the answer. Mm-hmm. Romantic background. You see, you work on the romantic angle for years until you get plenty good, and you go commercial. But mind you, no success without background. I see. I suppose there was a girl. Oh, yeah, and what a girl. We met at school.  I do. Huh? Oh, I'll never forget the time we met. At a dance. Costume affair. I was dressed as Marco Polo, even had to pony. Anyway, she looked up at me and saw the smile. Right then and there, I knew I was going to spend the rest of my life trying to buy her expensive things. You? You see her often? Every day. Will you please hurry up? Oh, of course. They'll take you all day to check that oil? Why, no? I told you I have a very important engagement. I'm sorry. What are you laughing about? I didn't know you cared. We pause briefly from our story, Filling Station Falls staff, starring Mark Stevens as Bill Humphries to bring you an important message from our war department. Many young men are wondering if they are eligible for education at government expense if they join the Army now. The answer is yes. Any man who enlists in the new regular Army now and serves 90 days, one day of which occurs before the official termination of World War II, is entitled a one-year free schooling. This may be at any college, trade, or business school for which he can qualify. But that's not all. If he serves more than 90 days previous to the termination, he may have in addition to the year's schooling a month of education for every one served, including the first three months. For example, a soldier who serves six months before the termination of the war may receive 18 months education at government expense. This is equivalent to two years of school. This applies to original enlistments and re-enlistments alike. A veteran who is not as yet eligible for a full four-year course may still qualify for a complete college education. Go to your nearest Army recruiting station and talk it over. Act two of Felling Station fall staff starring Mark Stevens as Bill Humphries. Bill has managed to stall the young lady in the convertible. That hasn't been too difficult, and it has been fun. But then there's limit to even a limit. Well, you're full on. Great. Well, I guess that about gets everything. Does it? I'm afraid so. Did you check the hinge on the glove compartment to make sure there isn't a squeak in it? No, I didn't, but that's thought I... Oh, you don't. Here's the money. Just a moment. Humphries stations have the man who shined your windshields speckin' span. Oh, excuse me for saying it, but that last one wasn't quite up to par. Well, after all, not every book's a bestseller. Besides, that last one was strictly hand-lived. Well, you please hurry up. I told you I have a very important engagement. Well, you heard, Russia? No. Take a little butter out to see the bears at the zoo? Still wrong. I told you this was a very important engagement. Oh, I get it. A man. That's right. How dull. Oh, I don't think so. I don't want to hear any more about the entire matter. Close the book. Read no further. You're not being fair. All right, tell me the worst about them. I suppose you met them in school, too. Mm-hmm. You know, it may seem strange to you. Mind you, I'm not saying this because of what you told me. Somehow or other, he reminds me of you. He does? Uh-huh. Tall, dark and handsome? Oh, no, not that. He's just big and sweet. Kind of dumb. Oh, you've known him a long time, I suppose. Oh, yes, long time. Well, I guess that about gets everything, including the answer to the $64 question. Let's see, that's five gallons, $5. Here you are. Thank you. I just got one more thing to say. And with this closing remark, I'll silently steal back to the inner tube department of the lubrication rack. But all I've got to say is any girl who ties herself down to one man at such an early stage in life... I rather like being in love with one man. In fact, I'm crazy about it. Well, now that you mention it, I think you're doing a very wise thing. And furthermore, I don't think there's anyone who could make me change my mind. Well, I know nothing could make me change mine. He's marvelous. She's wonderful. He's terrific. Maybe you'd better be getting on your way. That's the general idea. I've been trying to get across ever since I came in here. And when you get home, be sure to put on your best party dress. Absolutely my best party dress. And don't forget, lots of expensive perfume. I know you'll go for that. I'll put on gallons. And don't pin on the orchid you'll send in until just before he gets there. Don't worry. I'll build down in your foo. Don't be late. I won't, sweetheart. We've got to make this a night we'll never forget. After all, it's our second wedding anniversary. This is C.P. McGregor speaking. I hope you've enjoyed our proudly we hailed story starring Mark Stevens. Before leaving you, Don Forbes has an important message for all of us. Remember the flu epidemic which followed World War I? Twenty millions fell victim to the dread flu virus in those tragic days. Many people predicted a similar epidemic after World War II. What happened? Why was there no flu epidemic this time? Well, the mystery of the missing epidemic is really no mystery at all. Army doctors inoculated seven and a half million soldiers in every part of the world with flu serum which reduced hospitalization due to respiratory diseases to just about one tenth of the normal rate. Result? No epidemic, not even a little one, thanks to a practical application of regular army medical research. Yes, in war and in peace, your regular army serves the nation and mankind. Out of army laboratories have come a parade of inventions and discoveries which reach into our daily lives to make us the healthiest nation on earth. The soldiers of your regular army are able young Americans who believe in the value of army training and experience, who found a good job and a useful career in a fine profession. There are many more openings for wide awake young men who seek the opportunity for personal achievement. To them, the army offers an excellent chance for education, travel, and technical training. A man with no prior military service can start at $75 a month over and above all major living expenses. And don't forget, you can still qualify for benefits under the GI Bill of Rights. If you enlist now and serve 90 days, any one of which occurs before the official termination of the war, you will be eligible for at least one year of education and training at government expense. Get complete information on educational and other benefits of regular army service at your nearest army recruiting station. Join the new regular army. Thank you, Mark Stevens, for appearing on this program. Proudly, we Hale will come to you again over this station next week. Listen in.


Good to see you. I heard you too. Well, thank you. That was a long evening. It was worth the wait you'd come to. I got it there. Well, it's good to see you. I wish I could meet a friend here, my neighbor too. Oh, hi. Mr. President, Jim Enfield. Well, nice to see you. You know your cousin here. I'm glad to see you, too. John, you're glad to see you. I want to say something to you. Yes, sir. We just now met. Thank you. You got time? Yeah. You know, I've been born about the ABM up there in the city. Yeah. They called me. They wanted me to sign that thing. I told them I wouldn't do it. I was at that meeting, you know. I was sent there. I wasn't a negotiator. But I was sent by the Senate. I was on the far right to be. And I remember that they agreed first that they would each side to deploy a launcher at the capital and have to get a few out in the country. And the United States didn't want to deploy one. That's the capital. They did. And soon after that, they violated the number out in the country. And it was known. And so these fellows up there were trying to get that sign to go back that road. They weren't there. They called me, wanted me to sign it. I said, well, look. It's just politics. So I won't tell you that. Well, I appreciate that. And you remember that I've had an article printed in Washington Post. I was surprised. I was in the hospital a time ago. I slipped and cracked forward. I was out there for nearly three months. Well, she came out to see me. And she asked me what I thought about this thing. So-called control. I thought it was anything to it. That the president had these vast powers. So I had already worked on it. I had the Constitution. So she said if I would send her this article, I'd practically finish it then. She'd put it in the paper. That was Mrs. Graham. Mrs. Graham. I was as surprised as I did, you know. On that tour page. I sent you a copy. Yes, yes, I did. I really loved the chain. In fact, it shows that the president has vast powers, you know, to protect the country. And even as I described in there how Jefferson, when the pirates in Libya came out and fired in the ships, I got a heel over them. Watch every one of them, you know. But anyway, she published it. And it's very nice how we do it. Because I didn't know, you know, we never did. Usually their paper takes a different toll. I don't know if she's going to send to me how she's put in. She did that. She's a good friend of yours, John. She's a good friend of yours. Well, she's always been a pretty good friend. She's like my wife. I'm real busy, but I also want to tell you one thing. That friend up there over the weekend, he very nice to see you. Happy channel. Well, for heaven's sakes, yes, I do. He made me a Kentucky Colonel once. They all knew him up there at the Capitol. Because he's one of the other things, you know. What's he saying? And he put the first black man in the big league. Sometimes you regret it the other day. After the man did. Well, listen, here's just a little souvenir of today's visit. What's that? A little souvenir of today's visit. Well, you're very nice. Here, John. Here. What's that? He's got some cufflinks. That's great. All right. I do thank you. About things you want. I don't worry about you. You're welcome. Well, thank you for coming in. Let me give him a few! Here, thank you. Thank you. He was a strong support. He was brave. He had the strength of a person. He was a very spin-man. Well, thank you for coming in. Here's my father. Here's my father. He worked for me. I worked for you too. Yeah, you did, didn't you, brother? Yeah, he was. Well, it was great. First John in Washington was there. I'll walk you out with him, Mr. President. You don't mind it. Nice to see you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. There you go. Sussie Wilcox coming. The Easter seal. Hi, Sussie. How are you? Good. Good to see you. It's too bad she's so shy at the time. I'm not shy. This is the oval office you've been asking about. Here it is. Not a corner in it. I'll bet you this is the first time you've had a karate champion. In the oval office. You met Sussie as their brother. He's our adult representative. He's the adult equivalent of that. Now, Sussie can do that. Can you turn around, Sussie? Do a wheelie for us. I'm kidding. Come back here and turn around and get to... Face the photographers. But come back here beside us. Yeah, you got it. Yeah. She's been having a ball as we all are. And she helped us raise 33 points. And did you know the president himself called in and sent a check to us? And guess what? Guess what, Mr. President? Guess what? He's rotor. Wow. The young actor, Ricky. He's getting older now, too. Guess what? He just turned 17 a couple of days ago. 17. Let's let him meet your folks. Okay. Her mom and dad and sister. Hello. Hello. Big sis. We'll get a family photo.  That's her driver. Yeah. All right. We got some things to give you, Mr. President. A neat one. You want to hand that to Mr. President? Yeah, but first, um... Oh, you want it? All right. You may go into PR after this. Yes. Well, thank you very much. That's her picture there. And also playing piano. Picture for playing? Well, that's a picture. You're doing it when you did, anyway. Yeah, and I did. She's moved from piano to karate. She destroyed too many pianos. My mother played piano. I sat down at the bench and finally with the finger could do the bugle call. Oh, yeah. Not chopsticks. Did you want to show her? Sure. Okay. You want to show them your karate? You want to show the president... She's a purple belt in karate. That's the fourth level of age. She's getting it. You want to show a couple of moves? Yeah. Okay. Don't hurt it. I'll tell you, don't get too close. When did you back up? When did you back up, friends? Because the first time I did the punch, I hit a pad right here. Yeah, I'd see this scar. This could be a federal offense. Be careful. Nothing. Just self-dependence. Good. You guys don't get too close. And she can hurt you. How about this? Heaven's Sacred. This is a foothill school. But now... Autographed. The old class. Follow your time. That could take a while, Susie. There are about 55 youngsters here. There's a picture. In about three. Okay. This is my wife. Nice to meet you. This is our photographer. There are a few more people over here. We're from Eureka, California. You broke the ground. Yes. You're going to say it today. And I went to a college and I only called Eureka College. That's right. We have the association members here. Elizabeth Kershaw is the president of that school. Hello there. Well, nice to meet you. I appreciate it all. It's your own doing. Pleasure to meet you. And John Biersen. Hi, Sandy. Good to see you again. Good to see you. You want to do a whole... Okay. If everybody can just get it right. Yeah. If you see your wife. Yes. You don't make me wife. That's pretty sharp, because they could do that. I don't think I'm worth anything. This is a level. That's the thing to remember. That's just a level. And this is Douglas. Douglas. Yeah. This isn't me. I forgot the last one. Now if you read those names back to us. Yeah. Yeah. This is Amanda. This is Heather. And this is Anne. And that's Miss. My mother. Aren't you married? Aren't you married? We're the president of the Scouts. Aren't you honorary president of the boys and girls? Yes. But I want to tell you also, I've got to hand it to you here. I have a little problem anymore with names. Okay. I'll hold it again. Okay. I think I could sign for you. Do you have a pen there? Yes. As a surprise. As a surprise. I want to take that back to her. Is it for the Scout Trooper? Yeah. Schoolmates. Actually, I don't know. There you are. Thank you. You just signed an excuse for them to skip class. Well, listen, before you all go, and inside here. I have a jelly bean. Yeah. A jelly bean. Yeah. Nice one. Nice one. I'll see you later. Whoa. Are you going to share those? Yeah. It's not like a thing, sir. Right. For you. What is it? Thank you very much. Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Oh, no. I'm Mr. Rankin. And you put it. This is the number. Rankin, sir. I have a white horse. Oh, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.�� I'll give you a little bit of history. Okay. He will note the backs. to his right and in that claw is holding the olive branch and the other claw are arrows. And it was Harry Truman, President Truman, who changed the eagle to doing that because in that old desk which is much older the eagle used to face the arrows and after World War II President Truman decided to have him face the others. Yeah, I like that little sign on your desk. Okay, now the arrows are for war and the branches for peace. I think that's right, exactly. I had some under the table. Here it is. Run away with it. There's one charm. Oh, Mrs. Vangelon's. Yes. Yeah. And with you. Thank you. Thank you. Awesome.  Yeah. The only one we leave out is the fella. He's a regular businessman. So he's home folks. I've got an idea. We want to get one more picture with the Vangelon's family. I understand we didn't do that yet. Okay. You should be in the middle. Rose would be in the middle. Thank you. Thank you. How's he doing? Good. Even though Mrs. Vangelon sells them, Mrs. Vangelon has sent someone to come meet with you. Yeah, I'd have to. She is a... We'll do that. She's very interested in the drug. That their message is getting out. Did you ever know how Vangelon started? No. She was in a classroom in Oakland, California. And making a speech on drugs. And a little girl stood up and said, What do you say when someone offers you drugs? And Nancy said, just say no. There are now over 12,000 can-just-say-no clubs in schools in the United States. And it just was... Guess what? Guess what? I also saw your wife win different drugs. Yes. Yeah. Nothing much slips by. Excuse me. Excuse me. Your wife was on the phone. In the show? Probably not. No, we do it on the telephone. That show. Because... Because... Because I don't think you would be afraid to say, I love you. No. I think it comes in handy to say it all the time. Does an MIC learn all sorts of things? What happened? She's been a real champ for us. She did a great job on the telephone. And you see all the energy and awareness constantly. And it was very encouraging because there's a million, million people at Easter. So it's helped her a year. They're watching the telephone to see what her standards are. And we not only did it, but we made history. 33.3 million. And of those million, 40% are adults. Did all of you were doing these things? No. This is pretty unique. I was sitting beside an ambassador's wife at one of our dinners. Something came up and I was talking about things like this in our country. And she quietly interrupted. And I said, well, what do you mean? Well, she says, yes, in your country, in other countries, my own included. She said, we turned to the government for those things. Well, resally, believe it or not, there was a meeting held in Paris, France. And people from our country, as volunteers and parts of organizations just like this, were all there. And the reason for it was a conference of people from all the other countries in Europe who wanted us to come and tell them how they could turn to the private sector and have things done this way by the very best. And Prime Minister Chirac of France was here recently and he told me how successful it was and how happy they all were. This had just never existed in those other countries. Indeed. Thank you very much. Well, thank you. Thank you. And bless you. I know what you're going to do a lot. Oh, mommy. Thank you, Mr. President. What? I think Sandy has some information on the board that's coming for us. Okay. So, she's been working on some drug slogans for her club. She wants to get information about starting a club in her school. Well, it should be great to see you again. I'm sure they sent you this. You and Nancy. We've got to get you all together again. Goes back to the John Thomas die days. Yes. Talk to you later about the scouting program. I think you'll be interested. Okay.  Nice to see you. Domestic policy and public wisdom. Please, that you'll do it. Thank you. Thank you very much. All right. Mr. President, I brought you Don Cleary and his wife, Wendy Allen. Hello there. Nice to see you, Mr. President. Nice to see you. Why don't we pose for that? Thank you. Well, I know you're not going too far, but you're jumping ship. Well, that's true. But, you know, like old staffers never died, they fade away, I guess. So, I'm going to be a few blocks away, and... Well, we're glad you're here. Mr. President, I will do what I can for you over there. I've enjoyed it all. Thank you very much, Mr. President. Thank you. Thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Thanks for everything. Okay. Well, it's been an honor, and it's been a great four years, and glad I'm so part of it. Well, I am too. Well, you'll be a big help to Jim. Okay. Thank you very much. Thank you. Bye now. Thank you so much for all the support. I have really thoroughly enjoyed it. It's been a pleasure to be here for you. Well, we've been pleased to have you. Thank you so much. You going back in private life? I am going into the private sector. I came here in Mitch Daniels. So, it was here really for the election cycle. We're mixed feelings. We're still out there for you, just in a different sector. Okay. So, we'll be there. Oh, thank you so much. Can I see you? I've got something in common with you. I've got something in common with you. I've got something in common with you. Well, for heaven's sake. So, what's his name? Curvan. Good. It's a good Irish name. Yes, that's a familiar name, too. Anne McGrath. And I'm a ranch arrow. I'm Jack Collins, president. I wouldn't know it anymore. No, I wouldn't. I'm chairman of the ranch arrows parade this year. That's what I'm interested in. Have you understood that? This is a presentation or a memo of it. And it's a sort of picture of you, of course, when you were on the ranch arrows parade. There. You heard me. Yes, of course. Elizabeth's peniments father went on the ride last year. So, for the first time. This Elizabeth here. Weird. I made a little, just a little letter that goes with it, and I thought, I'll give this to somebody. Thank you very much. And it just says to, that we, all the ranch arrows, we're hopeful you'd come on the ride this year, although I thought it was a little subdued. No, I'm afraid when I go anyplace anymore I'm a group.  A sizable group. But maybe in the other two years you've been doing that. Possibly so. I'm looking forward to it. Okay. I met you also. I was president of Ranch in California. You had some property down there. Yes. So that was a wonderful time to see you. We had a... Traded that in on the present ranch. On the one you have now. So you kind of parlayed it up to them. That's good. Are you involved at all in the San Cristobal or in the Mexico, that ranch? No. Rancho de la Cielo. Well, we'll be riding very close to that. Oh, I know. Once upon a time when Ray Cornelius had his road through it. Sure we did. As a matter of fact, I have a reprint of that on a book on the 10th anniversary of the 1939 ride. And I was really fascinated when they told about part of the ride was up over Bald Mountain. It was? I never owned any property that had something on the maps named on the maps. Bald Mountain is. That's where it is right there. It's on our property. Surprisingly, they probably like to have one posed shot. Thank you. Oh, thank you. Thank you. Would it be too presumptive to have one with Elizabeth? Of course not. Thank you. She's our daughter. She is. Thank you very much. I'm afraid we're one short here for you. No. Elizabeth is here with us all the time. I never cared so much. I knew. I just didn't want you to feel left out. Not at all. There's a bookmark. Oh, I love it. Thank you very much. Oh my gosh. I'm thrilled with that. Certainly a wonderful pleasure being here. Thank you very much. We're behind you. 100%. Oh, I thought maybe we could auction one of these off on the ride, which is a duke of good at it, but you wouldn't mind signing it in some place. And I think we can raise some money for the Ranchero. That's the best spot. I'll put some weight in for good cause, right? Yes. That's great. I got one. There's one underneath there. Oh, for heaven's sakes. I didn't read it. I thought there were only the duke. There I am again. You're all over them. What are you going to start the bidding at? I'm not going to be in charge of that. It's going to be at a high number. Well, it's really low construction. All right. And kindly give a very regard to your Nancy. I sure will. She's in New York right now. We're looking forward to that, I know. I don't like that place up there. By yourself. I know. Great. Well, thank you again, sir. Thank you. Good evening.