I am happy to report that the SAA committee has been kept very busy through the 2008/2009 term. Many challenges have faced us and the most daunting prospect has been the perennial problem of raising funds through dinners, events and appeals. With the global slowdown, we expected diminished results for our fundraising efforts but to our surprise and delight, many Old Boys and girls have rallied around to support us through these difficult times. More on this later.