A Word from the President - February 2022 |
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Written by Joseph O. Bull, J.D., ACGA President |
We are but a few weeks away from the 35th ACGA Conference! The conference begins on April 20 and will again be presented on a virtual platform. We have learned much over the past two years about conducting a vibrant virtual conference. As such, the 35th Conference will be spread over a 5-day period to allow conference attendees plenty of time to respond to emails, join work-related virtual meetings, and be easily assimilated into their work from home routines. We were hoping to host the 35th Conference in person in Louisville. However, many of our members informed us that their travel and conference budgets had been slashed, and other members stated that their employer would not allow them to travel as part of their pandemic protocols. These facts lead us to the decision to hold an all-virtual conference. Conference Co-Chairs Crystal Thompkins and Cathy Sheffield, along with a dedicated committee, have put together a fabulous set of sessions that will provide gift planners of all experience levels opportunities to learn and improve their craft. The hard-working members of the ACGA Program Committee are Pamela Bennett, Bill Laskin, Rebecca Locke, Kate Melvin, Paul Putman, Angela Throne, and Mike Welling. Details of the conference, including full-ride scholarships through the Terry L. Simmons Philanthropic Endowment Fund and our loyal ACGA partners, can be found in this February newsletter. As you prepare to attend the ACGA conference, here are some fun facts compiled with assistance from planned giving historian, and former ACGA board member, Ron Brown:
I look forward to “seeing” you at the 35th ACGA Conference! Joe |
Last Updated on Friday, February 11, 2022 11:00 AM |