PLANTING THE SEEDS OF COMMUNITY A report from the Connections Committee Last year, our committee bid adieu to the beloved Howard Beal, who expertly led our committee and our communication efforts for many years, as he decided that the time had come for him to step away and begin a new chapter for himself. We are grateful for his passionate leadership and dedicated vision. The Editorial Committee has undergone many changes this past year, transforming itself into the new Connections Committee, with a new chair and many new members. We’ve retained our primary focus on the development and production of Connection magazine, but also expanded our focus to consider alternative methods of connecting with our members and advancing our social justice messages, which are at the heart of our profession. We’re embracing a new chapter, while maintaining our commitment to
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upholding the best of Connection’s legacy and publishing new issues that reflect our profession’s evolving understanding of social work itself and the world in which we operate. Produced three times during each calendar year, in the fall, winter and spring, Connection has undergone several transformations since it was first distributed in 1967 as a newsletter to connect with members and keep them engaged with the organization.
It evolved in recent years into a professional magazine that educates, celebrates, connects, and advocates.