Outgoing President Doug McConnell said of his past presidency, "sometimes it was just plain hard work with few thank yous, but, in balance, the experience was fantastic and rewarding.  I would encourage anyone else to serve as IAC president."  McConnell commented that he received great satisfaction from seeing many leadership initiatives adopted and implemented, and seeing the enjoyment that members receive from all of the contests, national events, social receptions, awards programs, Hall of Fame inductions, and other IAC activities.  Also, richly rewarding for McConnell was having the pri