2001-2003

For the November-December ́01 issue of SIGCHI, Richard Anderson wrote an overview of what has happened to the world of CHI Local SIGs in the last five years while he was Local SIGs chair. By reading the column one can see how much work, effort and enthusiasm Richard has put into supporting CHI Local SIGs and improving the relationship amongst chapters, SIGCHI and ACM. It has definitely paid off, and it is amazing to see how much this relationship has changed (for the better) in those 5 years. For all of us who have worked with Richard, reading the column might have brought a better understanding of the whole picture. However, it was still short in translating into words how supportive and collaborative he has been, working closely with people from all over the world in creating, supporting and improving not only our Local SIGs, but in many cases our local HCI communities. I believe I speak for all people who are or have been Local SIGs chairs and their communities when I say: Richard, thank you so much for all your hard work -you have made a huge difference to us and HCI around the world!