Embracing New Horizons: Goals and Engagement for SWACDA
Another Goal to Accomplish
- Provide Experiences Beyond the Conference
- SWACDA aims to be more than just a biennial weeklong event.
- Ensuring all members feel valued and see the benefits of their ACDA membership.
- Leadership is dedicated to providing ongoing opportunities.
Implementing the Theme of New Horizons
- New Conference Location
- For the first time, SWACDA will be held in New Mexico, in the vibrant city of Albuquerque.
- Historically, SWACDA has been hosted in 13 cities across six states.
Exploring New Horizons
- Biweekly Newsletter: The Southwestern Connection
- A significant step towards fostering connections among members.
- Sharing resources, literature, history, and more.
- Collaboration with an exceptional leadership team to brainstorm new initiatives and ideas.
Supporting the Organization
- Stay Informed
- Engage with the Southwestern Connection emails sent biweekly.
- R&R chairs are diligently working to provide valuable resources and literature.
- Reading these emails will help members stay connected and informed.
Additional Ways to Help
- Make Yourself Available
- All members, regardless of experience level, have valuable contributions to make.
- ACDA thrives on volunteer support and needs the involvement of every member.
- Personal anecdote:
- Progression from a district coordinator to a regional president, even after retirement.
- Emphasizing that it’s never too late to take on new roles and responsibilities.
