As the Groundwater Resources Association embarks on its fifth year in existence, we are proud to report that we have over 600 members statewide and currently have six active state branches. This is exciting, if you realize that this organization was just a vision little over five years ago, implemented by a group of individuals who sought to develop an organization that addressed the technical issues related to California groundwater. In this fifth year, we intend to continue to implement this vision by providing an exciting lineup for 1996. A few things that our membership can look forward toward this year are:

• GRA's Home Page on the Internet, so that our membership can provide us with feedback, contribute technical articles for Hydrovisions, and request information from our Board of Directors, Executive Director, and State Officers.
• 1996 Annual Meeting which will be held for the first time in southern California, during the second week of October 1996. The theme for the meeting is "Multi-disciplinary Solutions to California Groundwater Issues".
• Mini Outdoor Seminar evaluating Rapid Field Testing Techniques for Site Evaluations to be held in early July 1996.

Come join us in embarking GRA to new heights during 1996!

Thank you Anthony Sarancino, 1995 President for your service during the past year, may you enjoy your abbreviated duties as Board of Director Chair, and thank you to all those individuals, companies, and sponsors who made GRA's first four years such a success. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you during 1996. (Individuals who would like to send me a message via the Internet, 1 can be reached at 73661.1162@compuserve.com).