b'YOUR ACADEMY AT WORKRecent leadership and volunteer activitiesThe following AAP volunteer groups recently met either in-person or virtually: Membership Sustainability and Growth CommitteeExecutive CommitteeBoard of TrusteesIn-Service Examination CommitteePatient Benefits and Advocacy CommitteeEducation CommitteeAudit CommitteeTask Force to Appoint JOP/CAP Editor-in-Chief Election Oversight CommitteeVolunteer Qualifications and Awards Committee I do a yearly strategic plan with my staff. Does the AAP go through a similar process? If so, what does the planning, approval, and execution process look like?Active Member- NashvilleThank you for your question! When creating the Strategic Plan, the Strategic Planning Committee wants to make sure we are being thorough enough to address members needs. This includes looking at plans and processes from varying angles and perspectives, which leads to extensive conversationsApprovalamongst the committee. All opinions matter and all opinions areEach year, the Strategic Plan is presented and approved at the May considered before any finalizations are made. Board meeting. This is where the Board discusses the plan in-depth and Planning ensures the plan supports the goals of the organization. In 2023, the The Strategic Planning Committee consists of the President- May Board meeting will take place between May 12-14. Elect, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and four additionalExecution Board members. The Strategic Planning Committee meets everyThe Strategic Plan is a roadmap that results in a positive domino effect year in April. This year, we will be meeting on April 14-15 infor the Academy. It provides important information that is used when Chicago to discuss the 2024 Strategic Plan.drafting the AAP budget, and the AAP staff meets with the Chair of When it comes to planning, the ability to translate abstract ideasthe Finance Committee in the summer to plan and discuss. Then, the into tangible statements of desired outcomes and measurementsbudget is voted on in August. The General Assembly approves the is highly prioritized. One of the main objectives of the committeebudget for each year at the Annual Meeting.includes thinking about the big-picture and thinking long-termI hope this information was able to give you better insight into our in alignment with the AAPs Mission, Vision, and Core Values.planning process. Thank you once again for your question, and In doing so, we are keeping the interests of our membersas always, thank you for your membership in the AAP. at the forefront and ensuring the Academys goals are being met. Michael Arzouman, DDSDistrict 6,Board of Trustees AAP Periospectives| 17'