If the Faculty Association awarded medals for performance above and beyond the call of duty, then outgoing President Fran Chandler and outgoing Chief Negotiator Teri Bernstein would be the first two recipients. The hours (thousands), the energy (boundless), the determination (resolute), and the expertise (profound) that Fran and Teri have brought to the Faculty Association over the last few years can not be measured.

The last few years have been tough: the contract dispute that dragged on through impasse, mediation, factfinding, picketing, facilitation, and finally, resulted in a landmark agreement; the battle over enforcement of the 50% rule, from court rooms to the Chancellor's office; the unfair labor practice charges and trial which led to the District's admission of guilt on two charges. Lesser personalities would have wilted, but not Fran and Teri. Most importantly, the legacy of leadership is that the Faculty Association in 2000 is stronger than it has ever been, and is positioned to become even stronger.

For all that and more, from me and everyone in the Faculty Association, thanks Fran and Teri!