a novel turn over the mike to another chairman, laurence geller. >> good morning. writing in his memoirs, churchill observed his american people that their national psychology is such that the bigger the idea, the more wholeheartedly and obstinately do they throw themselves into making it a success. nearly 50 years ago a small group of enthusiasts came together to compare notes on postage stamps bearing churchill's likeness. only a few months before he died, sir winston's son randolph gave his blessings to the newly formed organization, thus the international churchill society was born. today as we gather for our 33rd international conference, we count more than 3,000 members, and two dozen, over two dozen chapters worldwide. our journal "finest hour" has been published continuously since 1981. we have hosted royalty, leading politicians, journalists, authors, captains of industry, and renowned scholars. many of whom have not only spoken at our events but also contributed to our journals. above all, we aren't our reputation as the go to organization for anyone, be

a novel turn over the mike to another chairman, laurence geller. >> good morning. writing in his memoirs, churchill observed his american people that their national psychology is such that the bigger the idea, the more wholeheartedly and obstinately do they throw themselves into making it a success. nearly 50 years ago a small group of enthusiasts came together to compare notes on postage stamps bearing churchill's likeness. only a few months before he died, sir winston's son randolph gave his blessings to the newly formed organization, thus the international churchill society was born. today as we gather for our 33rd international conference, we count more than 3,000 members, and two dozen, over two dozen chapters worldwide. our journal "finest hour" has been published continuously since 1981. we have hosted royalty, leading politicians, journalists, authors, captains of industry, and renowned scholars. many of whom have not only spoken at our events but also contributed to our journals. above all, we aren't our reputation as the go to organization for anyone, be