It's Miami show time and, I'm proud to say, the first issue of the fourth year of Poker Runs America magazine! By now, our longtime subscribers know that, over the last 14 years, we have been organizing our own series of poker runs, events that are today recognized for their single-minded focus on safety, fun and the sheer enjoyment of performance boating.

Our dedicated and continuing commitment to producing poker runs that contain these important elements has earned us the support of a loyal fleet of poker runners as well as the industry's leading boat builders and performance accessories manufacturers who sponsor our events year after year.

That's all the proof I need to know that we're on the right course. I don't think I'm bragging when I say that Poker Runs America magazine has played a major role in developing the incredible growth of poker runs throughout the continent. Today, there are over 100 poker runs, many of which we have featured throughout the pages of our magazine. Thanks to this exposure, the majority of these poker runs have grown in size - and, I'm sure they will continue to attract more and more participants over time.

Our own events have grown, too. This year, for example, we have added a second poker run in Sarasota, Florida. During the past few months, our event organizers have been busy setting up a venue of new events. One of these is the Lake County, Hammond, Indiana Poker Run, which has already attracted a sizeable number of entries. While we don't yet have the exact date set, the Washington, North Carolina Poker Run, headquartered at Reggie Fountain's state-of-the-art factory, will take place for the second year in a row. And that's just the start of our game plan.

This year, we will launch our exciting new TV series featuring the best of performance boating, hosted by championship racer Melanie Taylor and filmed by the well-known and respected Stu McDonald. Plus which, we're busy putting the final touches on our long-awaited Poker Runs America Club.

I'll have more news for you very shortly. In the meantime, I would, once again, like to thank everyone for their continued support.