Long telecon with UTM. Angie Keefer is back ion the scene. Brief talk with Brandon Lachterman, His situation is tough with his wife now in downhill trend from brain cancer. Agreed to meet with him at 2pm.

Talked with Karen about DOE marketing. Somewhat dispirited discussions. Nevertheless a series of action items.

Meeting with Brandon. Getting ready for discussion with David Ackerman about a marketing/sales effort for Encore. Also brought in his two sidekicks Patrick and ???.

HAL Personnel Committee at 4pm followed by Board meeting at 5:15pm.

Caught up with Karen at relaunch party of Hudson Business Coalition at T&K Home and Garden. Many of the usual suspects. Didn’t stay long. Tired from too many people all day.