Many board members are employed, bringing more projects and what was routine board member work into the office. Fundraising needs are greater, while at the same time corporate and foundation support is much more competitive and difficult to obtain. Pat has continued to challenge the board to consider our future, how we need to change so that we remain a viable organization into this twenty first century. I believe the League is a needed component in civic life, but we need to increase membership, become goal oriented and we need to become an integral part of our communities and the issues important to our communities. And figure out how to do all this with busier lives and fewer resources.
Convention is fast approaching.
You will receive the proposed budget, bylaw changes and program for your consideration in a separate mailing in early March. The Nominating Committee is finishing their task this month. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th at the Gateway Hilton in Newark. The hotel is attached to Penn Station, so plan to come by train. Perhaps a large group of visitors from you League can come for the day.