A Board member recently asked me how, in just two years, we have been able to turn SEGD around after several years of decline to achieve all-time record improvements in practically everything we do.
“It’s the economy, stupid” was the simple answer. To which he replied, “That cannot possibly account for all of it!”
What an eventful year it has been for the SEGD community!
There has been so much good news and there is still more to share:
Two new dynamic members joined the SEGD family – Kristin Bennani (Director of New Business) and Kate Murphy Booth (Manager of Marketing and Sales). They bring even more competence to support the growth of SEGD
What a year it has been. We've heard from so many of you that this year has been really busy, and we're happy to say that has also been the case for your association. We've been working hard on all aspects of SEGD to make participation a better value for you. Much of our work has been focused on using the website to deliver more and better benefits to you.
You all know the feeling: While you are in the thick of things, it does not seem as if much is moving. That is until you have a moment to stop and look back on where you have come from. That is the kind of summer SEGD is having.
2014 is developing well for SEGD as we continue to improve our programming quality, participation, and growing membership.
With our annual conference coming up in three weeks, you can feel the excitement building. Conference materials are rolling into the SEGD office. Steve Carlin, our 2014 Conference Chair, has put together an amazing program. Registrations are rolling in and approaching the San Francisco levels already. Designers are starting the stampede to Atlanta and looking at the activities planned, it’s no wonder!
Where did January go? It seems like the members I have spoken to feel the same way. 2014 has gotten off to a flying start, so fast in fact I am wondering if the Grinch stole January from us! There is a new energy and new momentum to 2014 that I haven’t seen in a while.
Today we are announcing a bold and exciting development for SEGD.
On Friday, October 25, 2013, your Board of Directors proposed and voted on a new description for SEGD—one that recognizes the transformation our design discipline has been undergoing in recent years.
It is a change that points us clearly toward the future.
