We are pleased to have this opportunity to reflect on what ACCORD has achieved in the past year and where we are headed. There is much to be excited about.

Achievements
Programs We have an exciting line up of workshops and Connections events that are well attended.

Membership Our numbers are growing and we are maintaining a strong feeling of community.

Networking Our members are growing their network of colleagues-in-the-field by regularly attending ACCORD events and inviting non-members to attend.

Searchable Membership Data Base This newly launched system allows us to locate members who share our interests or have the skills and experience we need to help us in our practice.

Partnerships We have developed partnerships with 3 other organizations that provide our members with radically increased learning opportunities at member rates.

Volunteers Our volunteers continue to provide the leadership and organizing help needed to increase what ACCORD offers its members.

Future Initiatives
Membership Continuing to grow our membership numbers and looking for ways to attract younger members.

Marketing Expanding ways to inform others of our events and organization.

Member Benefits Increasing what we offer members.

Learning Events Creating more opportunities where members can learn from each other.

Learning Communities Assisting the formation of learning communities.

Volunteers Developing systems that expand volunteer opportunities and allow members to contribute for the time they have available.

Our focus, and our challenge, is pushing the edge of learning from each other. We are all learning new approaches and gaining insights as we work with clients. Through sharing, we can accelerate our learning. This will enable us to tackle new challenges, identify solutions more quickly, and become the ACCORD "oasis of learning" community.