A summary of what happened at the annual meeting is important both to members who attended and to those who were absent. For those who attended, it helps pull together high- lights of the meeting. For those who were absent, it is an essential step in keeping them informed, Since many associations do well to have 25 to 30 percent of their members attend an annual meeting, it is particularly important to have a good follow up message to all. One of the better ways to disseminate highlights of an annual meeting is through the cooperative's regular publication. Other ways this information can be brought to the members are through local meetings, radio and television inter- views, videotapes, mimeographed letters, or news stories.