Message from IALLA's President, Philip Nowicki (GA)

May 2009

Greetings to our members, subscribers and interested persons:

During the past year, I have had the pleasure to meet with nearly all our members and subscribers in Sacramento or Atlanta. I have found these meetings to be a tremendous help in maintaining open lines of communication on issues of mutual interest.

Since 1999, our annual conference has been the linchpin for this purpose. It brings us together, we are no longer strangers and thereafter, when we need to discuss matters or address problems on behalf of our respective agencies, organizations and corporations, it enables us to do so more effectively.

Earlier this year, the IALLA Executive Board carefully weighed the recognized benefit of having our annual conference against the reality of the tough economic climate we all are facing. After great, consideration, the Board voted against having a conference this fall.

So where does this leave IALLA in 2009? Hopefully, it leaves us intact as we explore new ways to meet our goals and objectives until things return to normal. In lieu of a conference and in an effort to keep everyone talking, IALLA will conduct a series of issue forums utilizing alternative communications technologies. Our first forum scheduled for June 19 will be by telephone conference. Participation is limited to members and subscribers who have renewed or joined for 2009. The list of forum topics, facilitators and dates is provided below.

As the nation’s premier resource for lemon law issues, I encourage you to join IALLA. If you are already a member or subscriber, please renew. Your continued support and interest in IALLA is greatly appreciated.
 

Sincerely,

Philip Nowicki, Ph.D.

IALLA President

Issue forum dates, topics and facilitators: