Life in Austin

As your International President I am spending much of the year in Austin. The Society has leased an apartment just two blocks from headquarters for the president. We are saving money on hotel bills, food, and travel. I have attended twelve committee meetings during October and November. This arrangement has allowed me to work at headquarters to prepare materials, make plans, and work on the TO DO list that follows every meeting. On some of those days between meetings, I have been exploring the city. I have been coming to Austin for meetings for the past four years, but learned few things about this interesting city. Now I have become acquainted with the downtown area. This arrangement is also a healthy one as I walk most places. No car to worry about makes downtown living exciting.

During their November meeting, the Administrative Board will walk to the apartment complex for a tour and lunch in the complex community room. I will be returning to Iowa in mid December to spend the holiday. Returning in January will enable me to enjoy a warm Texas winter missing the snows and storms in Iowa.

A quick question......Do you keep your membership card in an easily accessible spot? Or do you file it away? Should membership cards be issues every year? Or should you just receive one when you are initiated? Let me know what you think.

Carolyn


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