1. I can see by the attendance that today¡¯s topic and the new exhibit are of interest to many in our community.

2. And that is what we have asked historian and storyteller Marc Wise to today.

3. I wanted to let you know that we were all by your presentation earlier this week.

4. So I¡¯ve and emailed a formal request for a bid to you.

5. With our success as a company has come responsibility---to our industry, to our community, and most of all to our loyal customers who have to support and purchase our products.