July 2008

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT

By Ann Bolger, Ph.D.
www.DrBolger.com
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During the past several months my focus has been on completing the 2080-2010 Directory. This effort involved creating both a paper directory product as well as an up-to-date directory on our website. The member database has been streamlined and the website now serves as our main go-to place for member data. I encourage all of you to log on and browse the website, as well as your profile. It is really quite nice.

My plan is to have a PAYPAL system set up for next year's membership renewal (beginning in late October), though lack of funding may prevent us from going ahead with this. The Directory was a large expense and membership numbers are lower than expected.

The MBPA Board approved Drs. Ellison and Berrenge, and doctoral candidate Leslie Whitcomb since the last board meeting. We now have a new vetting and approval process via email that has worked well so far, though in the interest of privacy, any concerns will be addressed on the telephone. We have 10 new members, year to date.

My main concern, and next task, involves increasing membership. I will update the board on this matter at the next board meeting.

Happy Summer to one and all,

Ann Bolger, Ph.D.