Technology: CLARB?EUR??,,????'??s website has had some major challenges in the past year. Currently, the ?EUR??,,????'??front end?EUR??,,????'?? of the website, which should contain all of the descriptive information about CLARB, is missing. We are working diligently to remedy this situation as soon as possible. Please bear with us.

Financial Management: CLARB has engaged an independent CPA firm to conduct a financial audit for the fiscal year that ended September 30, 2006. We will report the results of the audit to membership at the Spring Meeting in February 2007.

Executive Search: The CLARB Search Committee, chaired by Cleve Turner, has begun work to find a new executive director. The Committee expects to involve the membership and other stakeholders in this process over the next several months. The new executive director is expected to be selected in early May 2007 and should begin work in June or July.

The 2007 CLARB Spring Meeting will be held in the ?EUR??,,????'??City of Fountains,?EUR??,,????'?? Kansas City, Missouri from February 23-24. The Sheraton Suites Country Club Plaza will be our host. smaller group environment. CLARB has expanded its educational program for the upcoming Spring Meeting. This year, we included two education sessions: Fundamentals of Grading and Drainage Workshop and Essentials of Sustainable Design.