Since the last issue of the ICEFAT News our members have made the trek to the southernmost point in Africa to attend the 33rd Annual ICEFAT Convention in Cape Town, South Africa. This convention was a very long way for many of the participants to travel, however I can report it was well attended AND the experience was not to be missed. Cape Town is rich in culture and history from sailing ships of the past rounding the Cape of Good Hope to the more recent inspirations of Nelson Mandela.

Much was accomplished during the meetings this year including an illuminating presentation by the ICEFAT Environmental Sub-Committee culminating in the adoption of the “let’s go GREEN Guidelines”. Information and technology exchange from our members around the globe through surveys and volunteered information greatly aided the Environmental Sub-Committee in formulating an initial blueprint which will help us all to work toward sustainability in our industry.

Once again at this year’s meeting our members were given the opportunity to present and share with the group. Presentations were made on projects that member companies had participated in – especially those that required the special talents and displayed the unique abilities required to be considered a professional in our industry. In this issue of the ICEFAT News we share some of those stories and many more articles which we hope you will find of interest.

As we move into the New Year, I hope that you are each blessed with Peace in your world, and may 2010 be filled with joy and abundance.

Mark Starling
ICEFAT - Chair