On behalf of the American Bar Association I am pleased to invite you to the 2006 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. The six glorious islands of Aloha provide a paradise setting for you and your family to enjoy, including serene beaches and towering mountains. Located on the beautiful island of Oahu, Honolulu has the legendary white sands of Waikiki Beach, the soaring majesty of Diamond Head, fantastic dining, and Polynesian cultural attractions. Honolulu now also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art Convention Center, complete with a magnificent Hawaiian art collection and an attractive rooftop tropical garden.

The 2006 Annual Meeting Advisory Committee, co-chaired by Alan Van Etten and James Kawachika of Honolulu, is putting together a very attractive and entertaining Annual Meeting Program. One of the Annual Meeting programs will focus on E ola hou i ka mana`o kupono -- the Renaissance of Idealism in our profession. The exciting agenda includes many CLE programs to assist members in furthering their professional development and numerous meetings and social events to bring together old friends and new acquaintances.

Our ABA staff is working with the Annual Meeting Advisory Committee, the Hawaii State Bar Association, and several other Hawaiian legal associations and cultural institutions to add a uniquely Hawaiian flavor to the Annual Meeting. My wife Dianne and local cultural leaders are working to incorporate the music and dance of the islands into Annual Meeting events. The meeting schedule has been adjusted to give you more time to enjoy the many attractions of Honolulu and the surrounding environs. Meetings and programs in the Presidential CLE Centre and at the Hawaii Convention Center will be held in the mornings, allowing you to enjoy free time in the afternoons each day of the meeting.

I also invite you to attend the President’s Reception, which will be held on Saturday evening, August 5, immediately following the Opening Assembly. This year’s President’s Reception will be held at the beautiful outdoor pool areas of the Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton hotels. The event will feature entertainment that reflects Hawaii’s traditions.

You have a wonderful opportunity to take a memorable family vacation and to gather with fellow members at the 2006 American Bar Association Annual Meeting to share ideas and goals for our profession in one of the most beautiful and enchanting locations on earth. I encourage you to register early for what is sure to be one of the most memorable Annual Meetings ever!

Dianne and I look forward to seeing you in Honolulu.

Aloha,

Michael S. Greco