AALS

AALS Troops, the Christmas holiday has now passed and it is time for the new year celebrations. It has been a long and tough year for many of us, but we are truly blessed to be healthy, wealthy (???), and wise! I know that you have a few remaining brain cells left over to finish out the year, so I want you to use them!

The opportunity for you to play an active role in AALS–your State Association is coming to an end. As reported in The Informer, the name “Leadership” Retreat was a misnomer. This Retreat is NOT for just for leaders—but for the entire membership–SPECIFICALLY YOU!!! It is presented for all members who want professional development – those who want to “get ahead” in your profession, your association, your personal life – to become the you that you are meant to be.

The “NAME THE RETREAT” contest to rename next year’s event ENDS AT 5:00 P.M. ON JANUARY 1, 2012. The submission with the new name that best describes this retreat will receive a FREE REGISTRATION TO THE JUNE 1-2, 2012 RETREAT AT LAKE POINT CENTER IN RUSSELVILLE, ARKANSAS. The name of the 2012 retreat, as well as the name of the member winning the free registration will be announced at the AALS Winter Business Meeting on January 14, 2012—don’t you want that to be YOU???

A few great suggestions have been received. I know that we have MANY clever minds in our association, so use your remaining 2011 brain cells for YOUR association. Bite the bullet, let your voice be heard, and submit your contest entry TODAY.

Please email your submissions to Marie at schoen@cablelynx.com, with copies being sent to President Summerhill at summerhillcheryl@hotmail.com and to President-Elect Gordon at janet@stevejordanlaw.com.