Regional meetings focus on (1) promoting interchapter activities, (2) encouraging student interest in emerging business issues, (3) providing students the opportunity to develop communication skills, both written and oral, (4) providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas concerning chapter operations and activities in both formal and informal settings, and (5) providing the opportunity for general leadership training for officers and members.

Regional meetings were attended by 1,105 individuals representing 198 chapters. Workshops for chapter activities were held by/for members. The National Office funded $40,000 for eight regional meetings. Each of the regional meetings was supported by members of the Advisory Forum and attended by at least one national board member and the respective Regional Director. A summary of regional meetings is as follows:

Region Student Participants Papers and Presentations Chapters Represented Atlantic Coast 181 8 34 California/Arizona/Nevada/Hawaii 115 24 22 Midwest 210 36 37 Missouri Valley 85 7 15 Northwest 82 25 12 Rocky Mountain 101 19 12 Southeast 144 13 36 Southwest 187 48 30

Members of the National Council extend their appreciation to each student, faculty advisor and professional who contributed to the success of these programs. Thanks also goes to the faculty advisors and students who hosted the regionals.