Dear MAFS Members,

“Take me out to the Crime Scene

Take me out of the lab

Buy me some cotton swabs and Addipaks”

I hope the spring has been good to everyone as we work our way into the summer. I’m sure many of you are busy with sports and activities outside as the weather continues to get better. MAFS is also warming up as we head into the final steps of our Annual Fall Meeting in Minneapolis! The Fall Meeting Planning Committee (FMPC) has been working hard to finalize the meeting in preparation of going live with registrations.

In going with this year ’s theme “Forensic Science, It ’s in our nature”, it ’s in our nature as MAFS members to excel in our forensic disciplines by providing the highest quality analysis and using cutting edge technology. Our fall meetings are known for their quality workshops and we will continue that this year. In addition to workshops we are also known for our networking. “It ’s in our nature” to bring together multiple forensic disciplines across the country in a way where everyone can interact and get to know each other. We pride ourselves in creating a professional relationship with our peers that feels more like family.

Speaking of family, the Board of Director ’s Meeting is scheduled for May 16th in Lexington, KY. This will be the location of our fall meeting in 2027. We will be able to review old news and new news as we get a chance to scope out the 2027 conference hotel and local area. There are lots of wonderful members working in the various committees and sections to provide more for our MAFS members. Be on the lookout af ter our BOD meeting for those updates and announcements.

In closing, I hope you are enjoying your spring and we are very excited to see everyone in August . I encourage all MAFS members to get involved and maximize your membership and experience all that MAFS can offer. 

Davey McCann

2026 MAFS President