I have served this Association as both Regional Director and Vice President under 4 Presidents for a total of 17 years. I have seen and experienced the power of a Board and President working towards a long-term strategy. Much of what we see as TICA’s success and accomplishments in previous years were built on a strategy we developed and executed together. This strategy brought us forward in leaps. But we have stagnated for several years now.
A priority for me is to focus our Board, Membership and Staff on a collective vision for the future of our Association:
- Where do we want to be in 5-10 years?
- How can we collaborate with other cat associations regarding legislative changes - and can we extend the reach of our cooperation into the dog fancy?
- What do we do about the "aging of the cat fancy" in the parts of our world where that is a problem?
- How do we support our clubs to have more shows and have them be financially viable?
- Where have we grown in the past, where are we growing now, and where do we need to look for positive development?
- What can we contribute to the welfare of cats, all over the world?
Much has changed in TICA’s 48 years of existence, and much will change. We need to embrace that change and plan for a future that ensures that our Association and hobby is sustainable for years to come.
The Future is coming! Your vote is important. Please give me the opportunity to serve as your Vice President and listen to your input on our future.