At its meeting in Memphis, the ITTC honored outgoing chair Michael Becker and thanked him for 16 years of outstanding service to the committee and the bridge community in genera. At the end of the meeting, committee members applauded, gave Mike a "16 balloon salute" and a plaque with a golden gavel, as well as sharing this cake.

The ITTC also welcomed new Chair Jonathan Weinstein and expressed appreciation for his willingness to take over the daunting task and the best of luck in his efforts with the committee.