These remarks were given by 1999-2000 Chairman
Stan Goman, Tower Records, upon receiving the gavel from Rachelle Friedman on Wednesday,
March 10 at the Convention's Awards Luncheon.
Thank
you for the opportunity to serve as your Chairman. This will be an exciting year for all
segments of our industry. My priorities this year will be:
1. An orderly launch of DVD-Audio. Tower's packaging preference is a
package slightly taller than the CD jewel box.
2. Keeping the single alive at an affordable price that enables all
of us to make a profit.
3. Completing the implementation of source tagging.
With the help of the strong Board NARM has provided me, we should
have a great year.