The Truman Scholars Association has an exciting year ahead of it, and I hope you all find a way to connect, be inspired and grow through this year's events and projects.

TSA will hold its next National Conference in the summer of 2011. You remember the friendships rekindled and newly made, the engaging speakers and scholar panels, and the fun had by all at TSA’s 2009 National Conference.  So get excited!   The the 2011 National Conference promises to be as incredible as the first.  If you'd like to help plan and execute this year's National Conference, just have some ideas you'd like to the planning committee to know, or have questions along the way, shoot us an email.

TSA will also be working on developing a strategic plan this year.  We'll be reaching out to the community for input, so look for posts to the listserv and website on ways to give your thoughts and ideas.  And if you have experience with strategic planning or otherwise want to be more involved in the process, please contact us.  

Finally, TSA will continue to host smaller events that you've come to know and love, like the Truman Finalists Dinners, and continue to work on development so we can provide you with the caliber of activities that you've come to expect.  Please visit us at www.trumanscholars.org for the latest news and to find out how you can get involved. 

Thank you all for making this such a supportive and exciting community.  I look forward to the chance to meet you all at the 2011 National Conference, if not before!

Adair Ford Boroughs (SC '01) is the President of the TSA Board of Directors.