Scott's Spot

Another year has passed, 2008 is upon us, and with it comes a new line-up of resolutions that have likely come and gone like the 2007 year. This year, I would like to challenge the members of the Midwest SCC to make a resolution to become more active in our great society. Make an effort in 2007 to not only attend meetings, but be actively engaged in our group. Look for opportunities to meet new people, make new contacts, and serve on committees for upcoming events. The SCC is a volunteer organization and the Midwest Chapter is incredibly fortunate to have a strong group of leaders serving on committees and board positions, but we are always in need of more assistance and leadership.

With the 2008 year comes a new line-up of meetings and the Midwest Chapter is diligently planning programs. Two members, Chris Boone and Rosalyn Conway have stepped up in 2008 to assist the chapter with securing the best venues and speakers. Rosalyn has already secured some great speakers for 2008, but still has speaker slots open. I would encourage our membership to offer speaker ideas to Rosalyn or to the Midwest board or I would also challenge our membership to speak at one of our events if you have a pertinent topic of interest.

On top of the Midwest Chapter’s normal line-up of meetings in 2008, the chapter will once again host Teamworks 2008 on March 26. This event is shaping up to be one of the largest shows yet and Darryl Zehner and the Teamworks committee have been diligently planning and organizing the event. In addition to the Teamworks event, Margie Best is again planning the social night and a wonderful venue, the Navy Pier, has been chosen for the evening of March 25.

I would like to close this spot by offering my thanks to the chapter members for giving me the opportunity to serve as your chair in 2008. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to working with all of you to make 2008 one of the best years yet for the Midwest Chapter!

Scott
Midwest SCC Chapter Chair