Louis Berneman, EdD 
June 17, 2019
I always try to adhere to the three best practices of public speaking – be direct, be brief, and be seated. (In this case, on line, and I’m already sitting.)
My focus and goal as president (1999) was singular and long past due – to finally and permanently transition and restructure our Association administration from Bayfield to a more comprehensive, full-service capable association management provider. Many before me had tried. But, in the final analysis and with AUTM’s best long-term interests at heart, the Board realized we had become too big (membership), too complex (Annual and seasonal meetings, professional development courses, interactions with related associations, and more), and were dealing with too much money for a one-person office to manage. Welcome Sherwood. Long live AUTM.