:: Susan Waters: Executive Director InternetBar.org ::

As we in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends, and remember the suffering of the Pilgrims as they began to settle what would become our country, and also remember that they took time after the harvest to give thanks for their survival, and shared their celebration with the Native Americans, it is also a time to reflect on the accomplishments of InternetBar.org.

Our Cyberweek program was successful and generated many thoughtful comments in the discussion forums. We will continue those discussions on our Web site.

InternetBar.org’s Africa Committee has become extraordinarily active, and will soon have its own home on the IBO Web site. We are fortunate to have made friends like Ayo Kusamotu, who are so dedicated to our goals and to bringing hope to Africa. Their efforts are very consistent with our American Thanksgiving spirit.

We are seeking funding to continue and expand our efforts and to support both IBO and those who have embraced our goals and vision. Let this Thanksgiving provide the support to launch IBO into the next year with even more to offer.

For me personally, my association has brought joy and hope for a better future for the world. I wish everyone a rich and rewarding time as we celebrate our achievements and look forward to much more to come.

All the best, Susan