(1) To promote interchapter activities, (2) encourage student interest in emerging issues in accounting thought and practice, (3) provide students the opportunity to develop communication skills—both written and oral, (4) provide members with the opportunity to exchange ideas concerning chapter operations and activities in both formal and informal settings, and (5) provide the opportunity for general leadership training for officers and members.

Statistical results show that 1,147 representing 194 Chapters attended the regionals. Workshops for chapter activities were held by/for members. The National Office funded $57,000 for nine 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 Missouri Valley 83 28 14 Northwest 64 23 13 Southeast 212 25 35 Atlantic Coast 193 36 34 Midwest 224 31 34 No. California/Nevada 32 7 9 Rocky Mountain 127 33 13 Southwest 143 24 28 So. California/Arizona 79 18 14

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