Message from Ray Washmera, President;

Issue # 1a                                                                         January 31, 2012

Message from Ray Washmera, President:

Yes, January has come and gone. We are 1/12th of the way into 2012. Hard to believe! The markets certainly are not for the faint of heart. Sugar, corn, soybeans, wheat, you name it; they are all on a roll. Staying on top of them is difficult. But we are doing our best, please see the attached.

Our 2012 plans are to hold our May luncheon again this year at the Union Club in New York during the Sugar Club events. Please mark your calendars. Although our guest speaker has yet to be found, we know he will give a great presentation. All of you please make sure to attend.

Finally, our membership drive continues. We thank those who have sent in their dues. To those who have not, please do.

The NSIMA and I wish you a prosperous, successful 2012. We hope to help wherever we can. Happy New Year!

Raymond A Washmera

President