2002 Annual Conference Pictures, Page 5

Tom Hughes, publisher of Adirondack Life, is the cat man of humor. Moderating the ever-popular Hits and Misses session, Tom's hilarious monologue got the audience ready for bragging about their greatest achievements of the year and confessing their worst embarrassments. This kind of open communication among members is IRMA's greatest attribute. 

The Hits & Misses audience enjoys the most anticipated session they came to see. It's everybody's favorite, as member after member pitches in with yet another revelation.

Win Holden, publisher of Arizona Highways, shows off his contribution to the Hits & Misses session. This photo is only representative of the many members who participated similarly.

Between sessions, IRMA members often moved outside to enjoy the perfect Montana weather during the week. Here are Wendela Roberts, Al Zikovitz, and Tom Hughes taking a break after the Hits & Misses session.

You Want It WHEN??? This session, led by Dedra Smith dealt with editorial workflow.

Lake Superior Magazine brought enough people to hold a staff meeting on the grounds of Chico Hot Springs.

Hors d'oeuvres in the hospitality suite. IRMA heaven.

Susan Ebert, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Matthew Holliday, Pennsylvania Magazine, in the hospitality suite. Does that magazine they're critiquing belong to one of them or somebody else?

Kelli Bozeman, managing editor, and Lori Brechtel, art director, of Mississippi trade ideas with Nancy Ramberg, editor of Kansas!

Elizabeth Slayton, guest of Vermont Life, and Emily Drabanski, editor-in-chief of New Mexico Magazine suspend their conversation as the photographer gets too close.

Ethel Hess, publisher of New Mexico Magazine, and Jack Lowry, editor of Texas Highways, share tips for state magazines.