This year the 2nd Open Serra-Sul kept the tradition of the previous one, as well as the modeling expositions before them. The staff organized a nice display, with models of all kinds and levels, from juniors to pros. Besides the models, I presented a lecture on 'Modeling contests: pros, cons, judging and the Brazilian context'. It was a great opportunity to discuss contradictory aspects of modeling contests with several modeleres. I had a great time and, more important, could talk to several friends from all over the state. We have folks from other parts of the country as well, and I'm convinced the 3rd edition will be even larger...