Greetings to the Lorain County Community at large, Lorain County Urban League (LCUL) Board of Directors, Staff, and Members. As I move into finishing up my sixth year as President/CEO of the LCUL, I would like to state how very elated I am in the progress that we have made over the last six years.

In the upcoming year, the LCUL is looking to expand its capacity to serve the broader Lorain County Community. As you all know our location is now on the first floor of the Robinson Bldg. Located at 401 Broad Street, on the square in downtown Elyria. This will give us a street presence as well as providing a key mark location for all who come to use the services of the LCUL.

I am looking forward to implementing our five - year strategic plan that will lead us through the years 2006 - 2010. I thank everyone for all of the support that you have provided the LCUL in the past 30 years. We look forward to working collaboratively with organizations, businesses, individuals and others in Lorain County to help give those who need a hand-up and not a hand-out to achieve social and economic self-sufficiency and reliance.

In closing, I thank everyone for their support, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

Fred Wright - President/CEO