Dear Colleagues: Judith and I are saddened to report the death of Ken Smith, a guardian of the Movement for over 40 years. We met Ken and Barb Smith in our church in Cleveland in the early 70's. Both of the Smiths have been strong supporters of the work of the Institutes, first in the Cleveland Region and later in the Detroit Region. Ken died on May 8th, following a ten year struggle with Parkinson's disease. Barb and Ken had a great passion for many social issues, and provided leadership in the Detroit Presbyterian church. The Smiths have been strong supporters of our family, also. In 1979 they hosted a fundraising party to raise funds enabling us to pay the costs of our first deployment to Adelaide, Australia, After Meg's accident, they set up what came to be known as "The Meg Fund", enlisting friends and colleagues to assist us in the care of Meg. Since 1987, the fund has provided thousands of dollars to help us afford to keep Meg with us at home. Condolences can be sent to Barbara Smith at _barbaradsmith@ameritech.net_ (mailto:barbaradsmith@ameritech.net) , or by mail at: Barbara Smith 28770 Somerset Place, Lathrop Village, MI 48076 We have lost a wonderful human being! Grace, Peace, and Love, Mike and Judith Tippett