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President's Message

Happy Chinese New Year!

The western world recently celebrated the New Year beginning January 1, but the eastern hemisphere goes by a lunar New Year that changes from year to year. This year, February 14, 2010 began the Year of the Tiger which is thought to be courageous, lucky and brave.  This year is predicted to be a doubly lucky year since the New Year is the same day as Valentine’s Day. It is the hope that this year will bring a close to the ongoing economic downfall we have been experiencing.

A New Year is thought to bring about a fresh start and beginning anew. When I think about everything the chapter is doing, I can definitely sense a renewed excitement and momentum. Our committees are in full swing, and the chapter is buzzing with activity. The Education Committee has provided quality CPE opportunities by participating in five audio conferences and hosting a very successful Winter Seminar. To finish out the year, the committee has scheduled at least three more audio conferences. The Community Service Committee has been very busy providing opportunities to give back to the community with planned events such as Habitat for Humanity, Alex Green Pencil Project, Coats, Hats and Gloves Campaign, Nashville Rescue Mission, Second Harvest Food Bank and Li’l Soldiers. Coming soon will be the Nashville Public Television, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Country Music Marathon. The CGFM Committee is offering classes and study sessions for the CGFM exams and getting ready for CGFM Month with proclamations and letters to officials. The Program Committee continues to bring great speakers and is planning a great social event for April. The Membership Committee has been busy working on incentives for sponsoring new members, and we have 18 new members so far this year!

At the national and regional levels, AGA is working hard to provide quality training. The national office is offering educational opportunities ranging from audio conferences to AGA-sponsored training. Other opportunities include various upcoming conferences such as the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on February 18 – 19, 2010; Southeast Regional Professional Development Conference in Gatlinburg, TN on March 24 – 26, 2010 and the National Professional Development Conference in Orlando, Florida on July 11 – 14, 2010. I would encourage you to mark your calendars and attend at least one of these great training events, because it will certainly be an enriching experience.

I hope to see you at an AGA event soon!

Karen

Last Modified:  03/01/2010