Friends and Compatriots,

First, let me thank everyone that made our Georgia Summer Institute a success. The Faculty: Pastor John Weaver, Dr. Clyde Wilson, Dr. Jeffrey Rogers and Dr. David Aiken. They all did an excellent job and my sincere appreciation goes out to them. Mr. Allison Perry provided us with great Southern and Gospel music during registration and our breaks and a rousing version of our National Anthem "Dixie" to close out our meeting. This could not have been possible without the hard work and support of Mr. Wendell Taylor, The Middle Georgia Chapter, Mr. Jack Caldwell, The League of the South Institute, Ben Davis, Mike Bruce, Dixie Wolfe, Carrie Wolfe, Beth Johnston and Mr. Tim Manning. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Everyone stepped in when they needed to and got the job done in a smooth manner with no hangups.

We had attendees from as far away as Sarasota, Florida and Wilmington, North Carolina. Our total attendance was between 58 and 62.

Mr. Bernie Thuersam, the North Carolina League Chairman attended and spoke about the up-coming NC Institute in Burlington. Information on this is on the NC state website which can be accessed from dixienet.org

Our Friday night program was attended by 25-30. We had a great time of fellowship and fun and maxed out Shoney's meeting room for the evening. My little talk seemed to be received well.

I look forward to next Summer when we can do it again. Maybe we can set up some fall Hedge Schools around the State.

For Georgia Independence,