One of the goals that I set for this year was to become better acquainted with our region and with you by visiting as many areas and/or centers as I could. I didn't necessarily envision a visit to each center, but certainly gathering with you in some form or fashion in your respective areas. On Friday, April 13th, I look forward to meeting with supervisors and supervisory students in the San Antonio area. Thanks to Mark Hart for helping make the arrangements for this gathering. And on April 20th, I will be in Houston to meet with supervisors and supervisory students in that area. Thanks to Susan Nance for helping gather folks for that meeting.
The purpose of these gatherings and visits are several. First, I want to hear what's going on in your centers and programs: what are you concerned about, what are you excited about? Second, I want to hear from you what your thoughts are on the region: what are your hopes and expectations for the region. what should the region be focusing on, what do you want and need from the region? And thirdly, I want to hear your thoughts and concerns about issues we are dealing with in our national organization. One of my visions for the region is that it should be a link between what is happening in our national organization and what is happening in our local centers. One way that happens is for us simply to share information, thoughts and concerns. I hope some of that can happen in these conversations.
While visiting each and every center is probably an unrealistic goal for one year, it remains my hope to visit all of our "sub-region" areas and have conversations with all of you in some form or fashion during this year. If there is a time that seems convenient for me to visit you or your area, don't hesitate to let me know; we will make plans accordingly.
I look forward to our conversations!
A Reminder: The next newsletter will be published sometime in June. Please submit any information or news to me by June 1!
Respectfully,
Wayne Menking
Regional Director