On Saturday, October 13, your 2026 Board members held a strategic planning session with Tenny Poole, founder of the West Coast Center for Positive Change.

After a half-day meeting with our incoming leadership team, we are enthusiastic to plan for a few key projects in the upcoming months! We have identified three foundational projects to focus on to support both Chapter and community.

1. Membership - President-Elect Cyndi Nagel and VP, Membership Kesha Thomas Clark will lead this team to find ways to activate our membership and make your Chapter more valuable to you!
2. Website - Upgrading our website’s user experience and content is an exciting journey—and we’ve assembled a fantastic team to make it happen! With Patrick and Denise lending their expertise in both access and firsthand experience with our site, we’re set up for success from the start. 
3. Vision Statement - There’s nothing quite as energizing as reimagining the future, and that’s exactly what we’re doing by revising our vision statement!   James Skee and his team will be diving deep to craft a vision statement that aligns our ambitions with the values and dreams of our entire community. 

As we kick off this adventure, think about your experiences with the Chapter. What’s worked well for you? Where do you think visitors can find information more easily or connect more deeply with our mission?