After five days last week in St. Louis, work bit back like a lion. I have been so swamped this whole week, I've had no energy to even write down anything about the event and how everything went. So, before I start my writing assignment (that'll be news if it gets published on-line) I'll give you the scoop on what I was doing in St. Louis.
I am on the board of the American Institute of Graphic Artists in Baltimore. My role, all volunteer, is the head of our education (this includes working with student chapters at local universities) efforts. Each year AIGA has a leadership retreat where board members from all over the country come together to discuss the state of the organization and what's happening at the local level as well.
Well, the conference went extremely well. I came back totally enthused about what we are doing and what our direction is nationally. The challenges are many but I have a lot of respect for our national board and think that our Baltimore board is just a phenomenal group of people with the skills to achieve a lot. I also met a lot of great people in St. Louis and feel that my circle of friends has grown exponentially.
Well, that's the short and sweet version of what happened. (Okay we did have a little fun, too. Some late night partying (work hard, play hard) and of course the Cards/Cubs game, previously mentioned). The hardest part was being away from my family who despite the fun, I did miss a lot. Now, it's off to my writing assignment.
Posted by robdesign at July 1, 2004 09:41 PMglad it was time well spent away. enjoy your fourth!!
Posted by: gemini at July 1, 2004 11:01 PM