The literature relevant to knowledge based organizations clearly indicates that members' time and energy is limited while the competition for the personal involvement of members is high. With this in mind, the BOD asked Jamie Hopkins to chair a Committee on Committees to investigate the various options of group structures with the purpose of recommending the term and definitions for each of these and how CEC might structure its work groups in the future. We look forward to their report in Kansas City. There are no words to express the appreciation I extend on behalf of the Board of Directors to Nancy Safer and Bruce Ramirez for the efforts which had to be exercised in bringing this massive undertaking to a successful completion. With our change of address, also came the unveiling of CEC's new logo.
Logos are an integral part of an association's image.
Although artistic in nature, they actually provide a balance between the art focus and the effective interpretation of the organization. While much of my time and energy relative to CEC has been in moving the Board of Directors in new directions of doing business, I have constantly been careful to make certain that there is a comfort level and a consensus among the Board members in marching forward always with a view to supporting CEC's mission. The role of the CEC President is both inspiring and complex. This was driven home on each occasion as I visited various Federations at work in our states and provinces. It has indeed been an honour to serve alongside so many other volunteer leaders in this premiere organization representing so many diverse groups of people.