JoAnne Heltner JoAnne recognized the membership and ALDE leadership, pointing out that ALDE is a volunteer-driven organization. She recognized staff members Tracy Comer and Sarah Smith. Keith Nelson Keith Nelson reviewed the audited Financial Statements, indicating that the auditors had presented ALDE with a clean opinion. Greg Braun referred to the new Outstanding Chapter Award which was presented to the St. Louis Chapter at the Chapter Presidents' dinner meeting April 6. He noted that the Committee sent a letter to members who do not have a Chapter in their area encouraging them to connect with a neighboring chapter.
Plans are underway to develop a virtual chapter on the Internet.
These Chapters were asked to note the variances and to conform. Bonnie O'Neill reviewed the Communications report. She indicated that the Committee would be reviewing the need for an ALDE video. Michelle Janssen summarized the Education Committee report. She referred to the fact that the Educational Conference now follows a curriculum rather than educational tracks.