I write on behalf of EXCO to appreciate Klub members for their attendance and participation at this year's end-of-year celebration tagged Mbayongo 2023. It is heartwarming that you defied all odds and once again showed to the world the exemplary spirit of unity and selflessness that has come to define Klub De 8. I thank the Chairman and members of the LOC for their efforts in coordinating this event. We also congratulate our new Patron Chief Atser Ikyausu for accepting to come on board and partner with us for more growth. We will take stock, compile notes and acknowledge individual and group contributions that made the occasion a success. We'll also review the event and identify areas for improvement in our future outings. Let us be reminded that, our success over the years has been an outcome of collective efforts rather than individual brilliance. All members are therefore enjoined to always identify areas where they can assist with ongoing efforts rather than to constitute themselves into committees of fault-finders. May the good Lord bless all our efforts as we wind down the year. . . . President.