FROM THE NAPT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO
ACTS25 Was an Industry Success
By Molly McGee-Hewitt, PhD, CAE NAPT Executive Director & CEO
The experience at ACTS25 was truly incredible, offering an unforgettable blend of innovation, talent, and energy that captivated everyone present.
As we transition back to our offices in a post-conference environment, your leadership team and professional staff are taking the opportunity to reflect on and assess our Annual Conference and Trade Show.
During my three years with NAPT and the Foundation, I can genuinely say that ACTS25 was an outstanding experience. Our leadership was actively involved and engaged; they moderated sessions, led panels, monitored chats, and participated in every aspect of the meeting, including registration! Your professional team, though small, worked tirelessly around the clock to create a remarkable educational and enlightening program. The venue in Grand Rapids was fantastic, and every event- from the trade show to the social gatherings- was perfectly tailored for our members and business partners. We departed feeling exhilarated, albeit tired, filled with pride in all that we achieved.
If you joined us, we sincerely thank you! Your enthusiasm, feedback, and dedication to our profession and industry were truly evident! Your insights, warm embraces, and presence played a crucial role in our success! We are eagerly looking forward to surpassing our achievements at ACTS26 in Louisville! Together, we face the future with courage and determination!
If you couldn’ t make it, we genuinely and wholeheartedly missed your presence! We hope you will begin securing the necessary permissions and funding to join us next time. We have already started planning, and some exciting new features will include a 2-Day Special Pass option and the opportunity to renew your certification during your visit to Louisville! Additionally, we are revamping our programming and introducing new options on our trade show floor! Stay tuned for the opening of registration and more updates on our enhancements and new offerings!
For me, the absolute best part of ACTS25 was being able to spend time with our leaders and our members. I love the conversations I was able to have, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones! From sharing goodies at the Grand Opening reception, to having the honor of addressing the conference, to dancing with my new IC jacket, I cherish the days and time I had with each you. Thank you!
ACTS25 also represents the beginning our new leadership cycles. We welcomed two new board members, a new president, president elect and immediate past president along with the implementation of our new bylaws and an addition to the Foundation Board. We also signed a contract with PTSI for our future PDS and introduced our groundbreaking new initiative called Driven Together! NAPT is on the move!
ACTS25 marks the start of our new leadership cycles. We are excited to welcome two new board members, along with a new president, president-elect, and immediate past president. Additionally, we have implemented our new bylaws and expanded the Foundation Board.
Furthermore, we signed a contract with PTSI for our upcoming PDS and launched our innovative initiative, Driven Together! NAPT is truly on the move!
Check out the updates featured in this issue for complete details! To the future and beyond! With love, respect, and a knowing nod, Molly school-busride. com VOL. 6, NUMBER 11
Dr. Molly McGee-Hewitt NAPT Executive Director & CEO molly @ napt. org
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