The Mississippi Chapter held their 2002 Annual Membership Meeting on January 19th at the Pontotoc, MS Vo-Tech Center with a steak supper at 6:00 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM.

We were honored to have Travis and Amy Kelley and Harry Dean and Dorinda Hobbs as our guests.  We appreciate them taking away from their busy schedules to be with us.

Awards were presented to 2001 High Point Winners.  Plans for the 2002 Show Season were announced.  Both the Spring Show on April 13th and the Fall Show on October 19th will be SSHBEA affiliated shows.

If you are a SSHBEA member and would like to join the Mississippi Chapter, please contact Brenda Box at 662-414-7065 or brendabox@tycom.net for more information.

New Officers and Board member were introduced and include Board members Scotty Box, David Potts, John Heair, Roy Pate, and  Phyllis Latch.  Officers include President Chris Wallace, Vice President Melvin Laster, Secretary Brenda Box, and Treasurer Kim Heair.