APA Holds Leadership Conference For District Branch Executives

APA hosted 46 staff from its district branches and state associations (DBs/SAs) at the first DB/SA Leadership Conference, which was held in November in Washington, D.C. Moderator Robert Harris, C.A.E., offered insight on different areas of association management. The sessions were followed by breakout groups so that participants could share ideas and brainstorm. At the group's first lunch, APA President-elect Steven Sharfstein, M.D., discussed the importance of DBs/SAs to APA and how they can work together to achieve both local and national goals. At another lunch, the DB/SA leaders met with staff of APA's Office of Membership. There was little time to play, but the DB/SA leaders got a warm welcome at two receptions, one hosted by Professional Risk Management Services and the other by APA at its headquarters in Arlington, Va., which was also attended by 50 staff members. The two-day conference gave the DB/SA leaders an opportunity to strengthen their association-management skills, network with colleagues, and learn more about APA. ▪