1. The State of:

2. Why we do the work:

3. Past President Review:
HUGO Mullins

4. Our Past Almost 50 years as GAHSC Last 22 with same Executive Director
Growth spurts and declines
Relevance for who? When?
Structure changes….

5. Our Today In the midst of re-naming and re-branding
Growth – 8 new members, 1 lost member
New approach to Legislative Session with addition of Stan Jones – feedback?
Close working relationship with advocates and state agencies
Deeply involved with current changes (FC-CMO, CHINS, Privatization…)
Still financially very lean

6. Other Specifics First GSU intern – Ben Blackwater
Working on creation of 501(c)(3) entity (open new funding streams)
Finalizing name change – ‘Together Georgia Providers Alliance’ dba ‘Together Georgia’
Creating new website with some added benefits
Talking to UGA ‘s Fanning Institute - brainstorm

7. Our Tomorrow
Becoming the common voice for Georgia children and family providers
Being sought by all Georgia child welfare decision-makers for the best innovations and solutions
Constantly improving value to our members
Actively participating on relevant national issues

8. Becoming the Common Voice
Grow membership – everyone can benefit and assist
Host a training site if possible for members and other regional stakeholders
Fully participate in the fall conference
Be active during the session – Together Georgia Day at the Capitol is 3/10/15.
Also, feedback to national initiatives i.e., Casey Working Paper

9. Best Innovation and Solutions
Actively seek out best practices in the world and robustly share them
Be bold in taking stands on what is best for serving Georgia’s children, youth and families
Engage regularly all stakeholders including consumers of our services

10. Value to Members
Constantly listen and as appropriate address members’ needs
Inclusiveness at ‘tables’
Training opportunities
Meaningful and targeted Communications
Honest feedback and as appropriate consultation
Networking and fellowship experiences

11. The National Scene
NOSAC
FFTA
The Alliance
CWLA
NASW

12. New Presidents Vision:
JOHN BLEND

13. If all human parents were like eagle parents:

14. Thoughts?