purpose of the program was still a valid one , whether the purpose had changed , whether the way it used to be organized matched or satisfied that purpose , and how we could change things ( if necessary ) to make it better . You will have seen the results of some of those discussions this year and more in the coming years . If it does not work , I feel confident the leadership will re-evaluate and shift again !
One of the moments of this past year when I felt most successful as the President , was during that opening meeting of the Board of Directors when I asked the Board members , new and experienced , to really dig in and discuss the signature events . Hearing how each of the Board members described the “ why ” behind events - and never just “ because we have always done it that way ” - and the discussion of how to satisfy that “ why ” with modern day logistics in mind was energizing . It is my hope that the Association continues this process of growth and continues to evaluate the “ why ” that is core to each of our “ what .” If we are able to do so , there will be many more fruitful years to come .
Thank you for the honor of serving this past year as the President of the Atlanta Bar Association .
Christina M . Baugh Atlanta Bar Association President www . atlantabar . org THE ATLANTA LAWYER 5