Every association is important at OotM -- whether a small association trying to grow or one that is wellestablished. What is most important is giving students the opportunity to express their creativity. As most of you know, once kids start they don't want to stop! That's why every anniversary is significant for OotM teams and supporters.

The following U.S. states are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year:
• Arkansas
• Kentucky
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

Congratulations to China, one of our largest international associations for its 20th anniversary with Odyssey of the Mind.

To help celebrate, Dr. Sam and family will be visiting China for its Shanghai tournament.

A Northwest Guilford Middle School team from North Carolina will also be joining the delegation. The team will compete in Shanghai and take the opportunity to meet fellow OotM team members.

EuroFest 2007

Odyssey of the Mind EuroFest returns to Germany this year and is going to take place at a youth camp near Berlin on April 21-26. About 70 teams from 10 to 15 countries are expected to attend. EuroFest is a festival that gives Odyssey teams a chance to integrate internationally, have fun, and to showcase their solutions.

Additionally, each team will mingle with teams from other countries and then solve a unique EuroFest Problem during the event. Last year, several teams from Arizona, California, and Texas made it to EuroFest in Poland and had a blast.

For more information visit : www.odysseyofthemind.de

Odyssey in Monterrey

The Mexico OotM Association has been steadily growing. They are approaching one of their largest tournaments yet. On February 23 and 24 teams from Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guanajuato will compete at the Mexican National Tournament held at the Universidad de Monterrey.

Good luck teams!