Dear Colleagues,

As we move toward the twenty-first century, the Microbeam Analysis Society is going through a few changes, mostly for economic reasons. MAS is not a large society, yet it is healthy due to the strong support of members who believe that microanalysis needs its own venue for communication, education, and growth. I want to thank all those people who contributed to MAS, who through the years, from its beginnings more than thirty years ago to the present, have donated their time and energy to bringing the society to its mature position today. Thanks to these members, MAS exhibits the ultimate in scientific professionalism and fiscal integrity which makes me very proud to be a participant.