Message From The Chair

Every New Year’s Eve millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Whether the resolution is to get out of debt, to spend more time with loved ones, or to lose weight, these resolutions have one thing in common: they are goals to make our lives better. HWNT will continue to set goals that are achievable and make a difference.

HWNT is goal-oriented for the service and benefit of others. Many organizations as well as individuals set goals (RESOLUTIONS) as a yearly ritual and the reason many resolutions are not achieved is due to the passive approach to the achievement of the goal.

HWNT Members are active in their pursuit of achieving set goals. The 2012 HWNT Annual Strategic Report will demonstrate the accomplishments of the Identified Strategic Goals.

The 2013 HWNT year will continue to be impressive due to the modus operandi of every chapter. HWNT has been identified as one of the Top 10 Latina Organizations by Latino Leaders magazine in 2009 due to the work that has been accomplished by HWNT Chair, Chapter Affiliates, and Members. Let us celebrate our accomplishments and plan for the future. As an organization, HWNT will meet January 18 and 19, 2013 to review roles and responsibilities, review the 2012 HWNT Annual Strategic Report, and allow chapters the opportunity to plan collaboratively to achieve the identified 2013 HWNT Strategic Goals. I welcome the opportunity to serve as your chair for the next two years. As the HWNT Chair—I have set three personal goals that are consistent with the duties of the HWNT Chair.

HWNT Chair resolves to:

• GOAL 1: Increase HWNT Membership to meet the purpose of the organization.
• GOAL 2: Guide the review of the strategic plan with goal-oriented objectives.
• GOAL 3: Enhance HWNT Membership communication via electronic and personal outreach on a continuous basis. The solution to failed New Year’s Resolutions/Goals is not to abandon the practice, but to supplement it with a broader resolution— a commitment to a goal-directed year.