My, where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday that Beth Shuster accepted the Chairperson position during the 2004 family reunion in Asheville, North Carolina. After fourteen illustrious years as the Chairperson of the Tafel Family Branch in the Americas, Beth has decided to retire from her family post. The America's branch has thrived under her leadership. During her tenure, the America's branch has hosted three reunions, published 43 newsletters, and maintained a worldwide web presence. Many thanks to Beth for her dedication to the Tafel family and best wishes to David Tafel of Vancover as he takes on the leadership of the America's branch.