CARRYING ON THE FIRE....

Hello all! Hope everyone is doing well and keeping somewhat cool during this crazy heat wave. Now, I know it is hot in Texas, but let me tell you it's pretty bad in Arkansas too..while driving yesterday I saw a truck (carrying what I believe to be was trash) BURST into FLAMES right on the interstate! I'm going to blame that one on the heat!

How many of you like to carry on the FIRE of excitement, ideas, leadership, and involvement? Well, I definitely know that myself and several people here in the state of Arkansas are excited to light a fire within our state association by getting many young professionals involved. Over the past several months a group of YP's have been gathering information, data, and statistics....and what was all of this about you may ask??? Well, it was about getting young professionals involved! We love what we have seen the NATA and SWATA YPC's accomplish, and we want to jump on board! Just as in anything....you have to start locally before you can expect a vast EXPLOSION of involvement to the larger levels! Did you know there are SIX states (Alabama, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, & South Dakota) that have YPC's?!?! Well, (drum roll please)....Arkansas in number SEVEN! About 70% of our state association membership is 35 and younger! Wow, how exciting for us! This means we have people all over the place that could possibly be the future leaders of our profession! Following in-step with NATA and SWATA YPC's are goals are to:

1) develop a mentorship program

2) assist with aspects of the state meeting

3) participate in community service projects

4) inform the membership about any and all information (from NATA, SWATA, and AATA)

5) promote involvement!

...to name a few!

It is only with the great leadership of the NATA and SWATA YPC's that we have this opportunity!

We have a blog....

http://aataypc.blogspot.com/

..and a facebook page...

AATA YPC

..So, please, feel free to join and keep up with what is going on in the state of Arkansas!

It is with the previous leadership that paved the way that we have such a great opportunity to make a stamp within our state and district!

KEEP ON KEEPN' UP WITH THE SWATA YPC BLOG PAGE AS WELL...I GUARANTEE WE WILL BE CARRYING ON THE FIRE!!

Until next time......