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THE 58TH ANNUAL CAS AWARDS CINEMA AUDIO SOCIETY 1 1 A TOAST TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Our founder of the CAS, Robert "Bob" Hoyt, birthed the concept of the Cinema Audio Society with the simple concept of creating an opportunity for mixers to meet and socialize before they worked together. You also may have wondered how our organization has succeeded since its inception in 1964. It's because of our hardworking volunteers. Members of our organization who have decided to give back to the industry by giving up their nights and weekends to contribute their energies to make this organization grow and thrive. The CAS has grown from that small group called "The Gang of Nine" to this fantastic international organization of over 1,000 members. If you turn this program to the page naming the Board of Directors and to the last two pages of Acknowledgments, you will see the members who volunteered their time and talent to put on tonight's fantastic event. In addition to our annual CAS Awards, the CAS also holds membership meetings, virtual events, publishes the CAS Quarterly, hosts a podcast, a YouTube channel, holds screenings, hosts technical seminars, and numerous social events. There have been 24 presidents and many Boards of Directors under them. Over the years, they have guided the CAS to where it is today. Take a moment to acknowledge your fellow professionals in the CAS who have brought the organization to where it is today. And when there is an opportunity, volunteer your time so the CAS can continue to grow. BY HISTORIAN JAMES A. CORBETT CAS MPSE