(L to R) Maurice Francombe (Pres. 1973): John Vossen (Pres. 1990): Gottfried Wehner (Welch Award 1971): William Westwood (Secretary 1985-1996): David Hoffman (Pres. 1990)

At the 40th Anniversary Symposium, the Thin Film Division held a special session on the past and future of Thin Films. The speakers are shown at the Awards Reception. This was the last symposium that Fred Wehner attended.