To Our Valued Members,

The past year was eventful for ISPI Vancouver. Led by 2003 President David Cory, we met our chapter goals of increased value for members and an improved website.

As we begin 2004, we would like to take some time to tell you a bit about what you can expect in the year ahead.

Learning HPT Together

Few of us list our occupation as "Performance Improvement Consultant" or "Performance Technologist," but most of us see the value of systematic, systemic, results-oriented Performance Improvement. To take that further for everyone, especially newcomers, we've needed plain-language explanations of Human Performance Technology, HPT. Since the start of the new year, we've made good progress on meeting this need. Our website, www.ispi-van.org, now includes a solid Orientation to Performance Improvement, and in February we are bringing you our first special event of the year with Roger Chevalier, PhD, CPT. As we expand our common ground through shared knowledge of HPT, let's continue to welcome diversity, with members and guests from many backgrounds.

Learning & Connecting Together

Attendance at our monthly events remains strong, often attracting over fifty for our dinner meetings. Before and after presentations, there has been a good deal of interaction among participants. We look forward to providing you with more great speakers and events in 2004.

A Focus on Involvement

In 2004, our focus will be on member involvement. Our Executive Team is committed to promoting even more involvement through a variety of initiatives. In keeping with this theme, we hope you will respond to our Membership Survey*. As the year unfolds, watch for announcements of opportunities. We invite your input and involvement!

With greater member involvement in our chapter, our expanding common ground of shared HPT knowledge, and more great learning events ahead, 2004 is shaping up to be a valuable, enjoyable year for our ISPI community.

As your Co-Presidents, we look forward to working with you throughout the year.

Warm regards,

Roberta and Jim

Co-Presidents, ISPI Vancouver — the Vancouver Chapter of the International Society for Performance Improvement

* The Membership Involvement Survey was sent to members by email February 4, 2004