EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
The Office That Never Sleeps By Judell Anderson, CAE, AASP-MN Executive Director
As I write this, summer is well underway. This time of year, the AASP-MN office gets a little quiet. The Leadership Conference and Golf Outing are behind us. Committee meetings are on summer hiatus. The MN Legislature has finally adjourned. The phone rings less as members enjoy some welldeserved time off. But this office never really sleeps… We’re gearing up for the Race for Automotive Education in September. Preliminary arrangements are being made for the 2022 Leadership Conference. The MNCARS and Get to Know Your Neighborhood Auto Repair Pro campaigns are being actively managed. The editorial for this magazine must continuously be generated. Member benefit programs must be administered. And there’s always the routine maintenance of the website, member database, finances
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and office files. So, with just two staff members to do the work of the Alliance, we stay busy no matter what the season! There is one committee that will continue to meet throughout the summer – the Executive Search Committee. These six members have been charged with selecting the next executive director, as I’ll be retiring at year’s end. This is no small task or responsibility and I can tell you that they’re taking this job very seriously. A search firm has been retained and the job posting has been placed on several sites that specialize in nonprofit/ association employment opportunities. Applicants will be narrowed down and interviews will be conducted. And, finally, an offer will be made to someone I’m confident will be a very qualified person to serve as your next executive director.
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In the meantime, I’d like to thank those of you who reached out by phone or email to extend your congratulations on my retirement. It’s been nice to hear that my work has made a difference and been appreciated. Rest assured, I will continue to pour my heart and soul into making your business and industry a better place until my very last day!
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