The Calm Before the Storm

Good evening from New Orleans..

Tomorrow the first business session starts at 9am. The Delegate and alternates briefing begins at 8am. This briefing is directed at the chapter members selected as delegates and alternates and reviews the protocol for the business sessions.

I spent a good part of my day as Chapter President, meeting up with some of our peers from other chapters- Turner Broadcasting (Atlanta) and lots of folks from the Greater New England Division. I also spent time meeting with vendors ahead of the Expo to determine interest in supporting (financially or promotionally) Capital's upcoming programs for the 2009 year. One very interesting vendor is Office Arrow (www.officearrow.com). Check it out. We'll talk more about that after the Expo.

International is always fascinating. I try to spend time with chapter members..but also spend time meeting other peers that I normally do not get to see or just to introduce Capital.

Tonight a group of Capital members dined together.. and throughout the day we would see each other in passing. But tomorrow.. we get down to the Business of the Association --Don Bretthauer, IAAP Association Executive Director will provide his annual report. International President Judy McCoy will also provide her "state of the Association." We'll continue to learn more about where the Association is heading.

While there is not too much to report today.. I'm certain there will be much detail for tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday. Stay tuned...

Thanks! K. Foley