This letter serves as a WELCOME to our 2008 Sourcebook and as a THANK YOU to all the humor beings who have attended our annual international conferences and workshops; ordered great books, videos, and fun props from our HUMOResources bookstore; brought in our Speakers Bureau to deliver world-class presentations for your organizations, associations, and conventions; visited our web site; subscribed to our free Laughing Matters email newsletter; and expressed interest in our work and play in a variety of other ways.

The mission of The HUMOR Project is to make a positive difference in the world by helping people to get more smileage out of their lives and jobs. This is important, because as Joel says in his Laffirmations book, "Seven days without laughter makes one weak." Indeed and in deed, humor can add years to your life... and life to your years!

Speaking of years... we are especially excited to celebrate in 2008 the start of the 4th decade for The HUMOR Project, the first organization in the world to focus fool-time on the positive power of humor. Our big celebration takes place on June 20-22 at Silver Bay Conference Center on majestic Lake George at our 52nd international program. This wonderful weekend conference features the very talented Lucie Arnaz (who will accept the Laughtime Achievement Award for her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) and Brett Leake (recipient of the National Humor Treasure Award).

Thanks again to all of you who have supported our fun-but-not-for-fun work over the past 30+ years and across the (s)miles! We salute-with-a-smile all of you who will connect with our services, programs, and resources in 2008!

Jest wishes,

Dr. Joel Goodman
Founder & Director, The HUMOR Project, Inc.
Margie Ingram
Vice President & Director of Special Programs

P.S. The HUMOR Project will be relying more and more on communicating with you via email and our web site and less and less via printed mailings. Email us at updates@HumorProject.com with "email updates" in the Subject Line if you would like to receive our free monthly Laughing Matters email newsletter, which will have fast-breaking news, special announcements, and the latest humor resources.

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