It is my privilege to accept the position of PUG President for 2008. This year we have added one (1) new Director, one (1) new Provisional Director and one (1) new Alliance Liaison to the Board. We are pleased to welcome Indika McCampbell, Glenn Philgence, and Sheri Moore to the PUG Board at Large. We know they will be a valuable addition to our team. This group of dedicated volunteers is committed to making 2008 a successful year for PUG and its members.

PUG’s Alliance membership includes vendors, dealers, or consultants, who manufacture or supply products or services complementary to the Polycom line of products and are an important part of our organization. Whether your organization is responsible for engineering, implementation, or operations, these are the companies that can help you complete your responsibilities on time, within budget, and without surprises. They are strong supporters of PUG and its members and assist us in keeping you informed of the latest in the conferencing and collaboration industry.

The PUG website is a great resource for keeping in touch with what's happening with PUG and the conferencing and collaboration industry. Add www.pug.com to your Favorites listing and visit it often for an instant link to the information you need.

In closing, I would like you to remember this organization is about you, our members, and we continually strive to do what is best for you. We, the board, value hearing from you and welcome suggestions as to how we can continue to improve this valuable organization. Please feel free to email any of the board members to let us know how we can better serve you!

Thank you,

Alan Phillips
2008 PUG President