Here, Beverly Spears, former president of CEA, participates in the former-presidents' forum that she began in 1998. It has become a CEA tradition to look for the genial Alex McFadden's colorful suit jackets and bow-ties. For the first year ever, we can share his splendour with you in full color. Here, he examines the book exhibit just before the annual book giveaway. Although the book exhibit at CEA is modest, we think of it as reasonable and measured, rather than an overwhelming whelter of book representatives and noise.
Members often make sure that their recent publications are included.
At the end of the conference, leftover books are given away to conference participants. This year, Alex McFadden and Fred Standley handled the giveaway with good humored hectoring of the rowdy CEAers eager to net the best books. We suppose this photograph is proof that you never know when you will be immortalized on the internet. This gentleman was innocently attending the annual president's reception when he was captured on film. Here she is accompanied by Norman Stafford, President of CEA 1999-2000.