You're very welcome, Sheryll -- it all turned out fine in the end, and I think the added element of nervousness probably made my presentation a bit better than it might otherwise have been. :)

I know that the individual presentations weren't taped, but was Steve's speech from the banquet recorded, by any chance? If not, you might want to keep that in mind if you have him another time -- I bet those tapes would sell like hotcakes. :)

Also, I see that webbapettigrew has posted her CA essay on the web -- would I be free to post mine now, as well? Or would that cause problems for you and Phyllis in some way? In any case, I won't do anything until I hear from you...