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Dear NCCDA Members,

As I settled into my role as NCCDA President this summer, I began thinking about what we can accomplish together—not just this year, but for the future of our association.

At our first Executive Board meeting in July, I emphasized our responsibility to meet members’ needs today while strengthening NCCDA for the future. I imagined someone stepping into their first Board meeting as President 20 years from now and finding a strong, vibrant organization. Building that future starts with the connections we make, the opportunities we create, and the people who choose to get involved.

This year, we’ll focus on three areas that can make NCCDA an even more valuable part of our members’ professional lives:

• Strengthening our professional community by creating opportunities to connect, share ideas, and build relationships with colleagues.

• Investing in professional and leadership development through meaningful learning opportunities and experiences that develop future NCCDA leaders.

• Shaping NCCDA’s future together by beginning work on our next five-year strategic plan and listening to what members need from their professional association.

Our committees are working to develop and implement events and programs that support these focus areas, along with other initiatives that strengthen NCCDA and serve our members. I look forward to highlighting their work in future newsletters.

I invite you to find a way to connect with NCCDA that works for you. Attend a program, join a Regional Coffee event, share an idea, speak at our conference or consider joining a committee. Whether you’re a longtime member or just getting to know NCCDA, your experiences and perspectives have a place here.

I’d love to hear your ideas about programs and topics that would be useful to you, ways to connect with colleagues, and opportunities to contribute to NCCDA. If you have a question, suggestion, or interest in getting involved, please reach out at nccdamembers@gmail.com.

I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together and building an NCCDA that continues to serve our professional community for years to come.

Warmly,

Deborah Sgro

NCCDA President