What Keeps NETWORK WORKING?

A New Future, a Renewed Pride

It is my pleasure to extend to the NETWORK membership my personal welcome as we embark on a collaborative journey of continuing the work set forth by my predecessors Roy Fluhrer and Jackie Cornelius. Both of whom serve as the embodiment of NETWORK’ S creativity, innovation, and prominence.

During the next two years, I ask all members of NETWORK to focus on one question, "What Keeps NETWORK WORKING?" This question should be on the forefront of our minds as we propel our organization into A New Future and A Renewed Pride. Yet, sustaining the legacy we have inherited from our organizational founders, transformers, and dynamic leadership over the years. Again, I ask you, "What Keeps NETWORK WORKING?"

I am honored to serve NETWORK in this important capacity as your President during the next two years. NETWORK has an incredibly strong history. With this in mind, it is my hope that I will serve as the nucleus around which we can meet challenging new goals and celebrate exceptional achievements. This is a time for branding, imaging, refinement and focus. Ultimately, restoring Network's Roar! "What Keeps NETWORK WORKING?"

I am fortunate, excited and energized by the commitment of service exhibited by our esteemed Board, and the new Executive Director (Kristy Callaway). Each of whom is dedicated to working diligently with NETWORK members--a consortium of Arts heads who are passionate about representing arts institutions and school configurations on all levels. During the transition phase for Network’s new Executive Director, the Board is building Positive, Productive, and Proven Techniques to provide prompt service to our members and accomplish our goals. By examining Network’s Strategic Plan, the visioning sessions have begun. The Board is working on constantly on behalf of the membership.

I hope that each of you will renew your memberships and bring along a colleague as a new NEWORK member. The next two years will be enriching and uplifting for all. Therefore, I repeat the question, "What Keeps NETWORK WORKING?" It's in each and every one of us to remain committed to our calling. I hope that this message will be received as a request by me to you, the NETWORK membership for a collaborative relationship as we reshape our beloved NETWORK into a more efficient and effective organization. You are "What Keeps NETWORK WORKING."

WHAT IS NETWORK? WHO ARE WE? WE ARE NETWORK. TAKE OWNERSHIP! WE ARE SCHOOLS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ARTS EDUCATION.

Sincerely,
Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton, President
International Network for the Advancement of Arts Education