As Co-Coordinator of the Wexford-Missaukee Area Great Start Collaborative, I want to take this opportunity to thank the Cadillac Area Community Foundation for their recent award which will be used to help fund the Fourth Annual Cadillac Area Early Childhood Conference. The purpose of this day-long conference, aimed at parents and professionals, is to improve the quality of care of young children in their homes and early care and learning settings. I have found the Foundation staff to be a pleasure to work with and I commend the Board on their efforts to improve our community.