For those of us who are members of the State Bar Association, the Annual meeting remains among the most significant events on our calendar. The meeting has become familiar to all of us—an occasion to enjoy the company of those with whom we share professional interest—complemented by our renewal of warm personal relationships. The events have become routine—some practically rituals—paying tribute to those who have served the Bar association in the past, while providing an example for those who will follow those who currently serve in leadership roles.