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Chair’s Memo: Your Time is Now!
State Board Report November 2012 “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” according to author Jonathan Swift. It is a thought to inspire us all. I’d like to share with you some thoughts on what my vision is for this year, so that together we can move NASBA forward through leadership,…
Chair’s Memo: As Yogi Would Say…
State Board Report October 2012 Baseball legend Yogi Berra was probably known as much for his witty, off-the-cuff comments that made us stop, think and laugh as for his playing career. I can’t help but use a few Yogi-isms to reflect on this past year. “It’s déjà vue, all over again.” We knew this year…
Chair’s Memo: Thank You James Madison
State Board Report November 2011 Some 220 years ago the states ratified the first ten amendments, known as America’s Bill of Rights. The tenth amendment is one sentence written by Congressman James Madison in his first 100 days in office. It simply reserves broad powers to states, which is vital to the existence and work…
Chair’s Memo: ‘Big Deal’ Revisited
State Board Report October 2011 It has been an incredible year, not only for NASBA and the State Boards, but for me as well. It has been an unparalleled opportunity and honor representing the NASBA member Boards and our priorities at numerous activities and functions. I only hope that I have properly represented the Boards…