On May 2, AFSA hosted a reception and ceremony for local Merit Award winners in Washington, DC. (From left to right starting with the back row:) John Naland, AFSA President;  Timothy Wong, Amb. C. Edward Dillery, AFSA Committee on Education Chairman; and Michael Haggblade.  (.Front row:)  Joan Cummins; Margaret Soderholm; and Shannon Hicks."