CCGS members gathered on June 10 for the annual business and dinner meeting. Our Hospitality Chair Wanda Barnes and her committee organized a great event for 49 guests. Hosted by Carroll Lutheran Village in New Windsor Md., the setting was perfect, the rain ended early and the sun was shining. Wanda knows a thing or two about putting on these events and she always seems to outdo herself with each one.

Our speaker for the evening was Robyn N. Smith and her presentation was excellent and well received by the Society members. Focusing on cluster research techniques and utilizing the "FAN Club" principle, Robyn presented case studies demonstrating the application of these research techniques. Her presentation captured the audience and it seemed many left the event wanting to try out what they had learned with their own research.