The Washington, DC, chapter officers for 2017–2018 are Richard Reynnells, president; Robin Kyser, secretary; Jerry Poley, treasurer; and Bill Price, past president. The monthly meeting will commence in September and continue through April, with the April meeting being our annual mini symposium. We are pleased to have Sharon Benz as one of the National ARPAS Distinguished Professional Scientist Award Winners. Richard Reynnells, University of Maryland and retired from the USDA, was our chapter’s 2017 Outstanding Animal Scientist awardee.