Tuesday, December 8th!

I was negligent in posting yesterday's blog update but only because so much was happening in Jax!
Yesterday we began the day with a provocative and inspiring Closing General Program delivered by Dr. Bernard Franklin, Delta Upsilon International President. We were delighted to receive a sponsorship from Delta Upsilon International Fraternity. This generous gift will pay for the Closing General Program for the next five years.

We then attended a block of educational programs like, "Fraternity/Sorority Leadership Class," "The Clarion Call: Rallying Alumni to Help a Struggling Chapter," and, "Working Together to Become Relevant from Headquarters to Campus Professionals."

We then shared time together at the AFA and AFA Foundation Recognition Luncheon sponsored by ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Center. This was a time to recognize Foundation donors and also congratulate award winners.

Our Exhibit Hall was open for most of the day and our 33 exhibitors greeted friends and clients.

Finally, we spent the afternoon engaged in nine sessions of Fireside Chats, an opportunity for our inter/national organizations and campus professionals to engage in collaborative dialogue about their shared chapters.

The Regional Meetings updated members on Association Business and allowed for colleagues and neighbors to reconnect.

As the usual "Friday" of the Annual Meeting, this year, Tuesday night was the eveninig for organization receptions. Time was spent amongst friends by many.

Today is the last day of the Annual Meeting, but it's full of opportunities: Four blocks of educational programs, the AFA Business Meeting, the Silent Auction ends, and the Closing Banquet allows us to share a final meal together in comraderie while we recognize our prestigious award winners.

More to come!