Young teachers from rural Cambodia came to LaoTESOL and were inspired to return and provide students with language tools that would change their lives; Brazilians came to Sao Paulo for BRAZTESOL and found an exposition of the latest teaching books and materials. It just goes on and on.
And as Jodi mentioned below, the proudest moment for me came accepting the Alatis award with Jim and Penny in the audience. His leadership in what became a truly global forum will be sorely missed.
Richard Boyum