President’s Welcome

On behalf of the AABC Board of Directors, welcome to the 60th AABC Annual Meeting! Presidents Message are happy to have you here with us at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort. This week will be filled with education, collaboration, and community as we celebrate an exciting milestone for our organization.

A celebration of AABC’s 60th anniversary would not be complete without recognizing new inductees to the AABC Hall of Fame and acknowledging those who have helped build this organization. As we honor our past, we also look to the present and the future — this year’s keynote presentation will help us consider organizational value and long-term growth. Technical presentations from respected speakers in the TAB field and beyond will look at what is happening in our industry today and where we might go from here.

If you haven’t had the opportunity, I encourage you to explore the digital AABC timeline on the AABC website. The timeline offers a look at AABC through the years, highlighting our organization’s many developments and accomplishments over six decades. It also includes annual meeting locations and pictures from past meetings, giving us all the chance to look back and see how far we’ve come.

As we celebrate 60 years of AABC, I’m filled with gratitude for the professionals who built our foundation, the members who strengthen us today, and the vision that drives us forward. This milestone is more than a number; it’s a reflection of the integrity, expertise, and community that define who we are. Thank you for being a part of this journey. I look forward to seeing what’s in store for the future of AABC with all of you involved.

Sincerely,

Douglas R. Meacham, TBE

AABC President