In preparing this budget and developing the program activities for the coming year, both Linda and I, along with the Board of Directors, have tried to listen to the needs of the organization members and take the necessary actions to accomplish them. As a result, we are pleased that there are numerous accomplishments to celebrate. In transitioning from a newsletter to an educational journal, Onsite Insite's circulation has increased from 2,300 to 10,900. Two new educational courses, Basics of Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Drip Distribution for Onsite Systems are now offered outside of the conference activities. Two new standing committees, Performance Requirements and Ethics and Licensure, are now actively producing products.
Work is actively underway for the first national homeowners' onsite insurance program.
The National Model Code program has been initiated and is developing preliminary products. A program to provide a common data repository for onsite treatment has been initiated. With all of these activities underway, there continue to be many programs that either need funding for their ongoing work, or to get them started and available to our members. Training and education is is the largest need in this program. The licensure, registration and certification program is in its infancy.