Hello Chapter Members and Future Members,

I am honored, thrilled and (to be honest) slightly terrified to be your 2023 Chapter President. This year has already shown us that change is enviable and something that at times we cannot control. Heraclitus said “There is nothing permanent except change.” With the hard work of committees, the Board and our staff we will continue to see change in 2023; bringing new venues, new events and new ideas to our membership.

Over the past two years I’ve been fortunate to witness two amazing leaders set their goals, and watch both accomplish those goals. In 2021 Gail Windisch wanted to “Grow Together” by surpassing 1200 members. Last year Susan Rapaport wanted to take the chapter to the “Next Level”. Today our chapter has 1252 members, which pushes us over the edge of being a Large Chapter to being an Extra Large Chapter. Thirteen years ago when I first registered for the Chesapeake Chapter there were 605 members. Needless to say over those thirteen years we have absolutely grown together. Many of you have been a part of that journey and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you. Many of you have been a part of the growth that we needed to become who we are today, an Extra Large Chapter. My hope is that all of our members can share in my excitement as we step into 2023 with “No Limits” to what we will be in the future.

I hope you are able to join us sometime in 2023 to share in the education, networking, advocacy and excitement that we have planned for this year!

Yours truly,