I would like to take this opportunity to welcome a new supporter of the Smoky Mountain Region.  The good folks at Eurotech Knoxville have signed on as advertisers  and supporters.  They operate a very nice facility at 7329Morton View Lane Powell, TN 37849.  They can be reached at 865-938.3876 

Eurotech Knoxville is owned and operated by Rick and Janis Berry.  They are planning an open house in March and I encourage all SMT members to come check out their facility.  See their ad in the newsletter and on the web.

I would also like to announce that we will be going forward with the printed newsletter this year.  You can expect 4 printed versions in your mailbox plus the newsletter being available on the web.  Expect the printed issues to hit your mailboxes in early March , June, September, and December.  The good news is that the cost of the printed newsletter is covered.  It will not draw a dime out of the treasury.  This is due entirely to the support of our advertisers.  Please patronize these advertisers with your business so that they might see a return on their investment.

Spring Thing 2009.  Join us for Spring Thing in Vonore, TN.  2009 is the 35th anniversary year for the region.  Vic Rola is event chair and you can see a flyer and registration form in this newsletter.

Please check the calendar for upcoming events.  Your participation is need to make them a success.

Jim Marsh