I am indeed pleased to express my feelings regarding Vidarbha Surgical Society. As a member ofthe core group of surgeons who had come together to discuss regarding the formation of VSA Iremember that many had questioned the very need for such a society. Their argument was that Nagpur, Akola and Amravati already had vibrant societies and had conducted Masicons so why a separate VSA? Friends you will all agree that there are many things which we have in common which brings us together naturally. Apart from this the most important reason of formation of VSA is to showcase the good work being done by surgeons in small towns. It has also been formed for the academic needs of rural surgeons. The success of the first two VSACONs is a testimony to the fact that this association will grow from strength to strength in times to come. My earnest appeal to all those who are still not central ASI members to become members at the earliest.