It's that time of year when all IDA staff and leaders meet for their annual Spring Meeting in Towson, Maryland! Plans have been in the works for months to make this an informative time for learning new information, networking with old friends and new, and meeting some of our new HQ office staff. It is vital that you make your travel arrangements by March 21st to get the best deals. Otherwise, it adds extensive costs to our meeting that could be dollars saved for much worthier endeavors. Please schedule your return travel arrangements after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 26th.
Shuttles are expensive, so please let Christy know of your travel schedule as soon as possble. Due to escalating costs for this meeting in all areas, we are looking for ways to minimize our expenses. Sharing shuttle rides is economical and fun too!! So, with your help, Christy can better plan combining trips and folks to get us on our way.
Throughout the weekend, there are optional workshops, a New Presidents' Orientation, and a reception and dinner buffet with HQ staff, the National Board, and the Branch Council members. Yes, there will be an SOE Help Desk available with the introduction of the new and improved SOE system! You will get an opportunity to do a "walk-around" to meet Board presidents with practical ideas; there will be presentations of leadership topics to assist you as a branch president --financial and fundraising issues will also be discussed; there will awards given and branches recognized. This will be a chance for you to meet some new presidents from within our region. They are: Charlotte Andrist from Central Ohio; Larry Orrach from Northern Ohio; Jeanne Anderson from Ohio Valley.
You will also learn about the new policy that has been developed by the BCEC to elect Regional Representatives. Please be thinking about who you would like to serve you in this position as the end of my second term ends in December. If you have any other questions or concerns about this meeting, don't hesitate to let me know.
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