Hello Everyone: First, on behalf of Merit Network, we wish all a safe and wonderful holiday season. As 2007 draws to a close, we hope you agree, much progress has been achieved. We still have more to do and look forward to a great start this February in San Jose for NANOG42. Taking just a moment, we want to pass along a few updates regarding the next meeting. The Program Committee is doing a great job. The agenda looks very exciting and is expected to be posted very shortly. Thanks to many! We have a number of sponsors and encourage others to consider the remaining opportunities. If interested, please see http://www.nanog.org/contribute.html. Lastly, do not forget to register early! Please note the following date reminders: Registration rates increase Thursday, January 17, 2008 Hotel group rate expires Monday, January 28, 2008 Again, best wishes and we look forward to seeing all in San Jose this February. Betty Burke Merit NANOG Project Manager NANOG SC Member