LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY LAURA SHELTON, CMP
Big Ideas in the Big Easy A
ſter a year of significant positive change, we couldn’t be prouder to host the 2018 conference to bring together leaders in the industry to learn about best practices, gain knowledge from federal regulators, and learn from the experiences of others.
Te DATIA 2018 Annual Conference will surely continue its tradition of being the one place where those within the industry can come to receive all the education that they need to stay current while also networking to gain contacts that can help move their businesses forward. Tis issue of DATIA focus has articles from conference speakers expanding on their presentations from which everyone can learn. When members ask—DATIA responds. Tat’s because DATIA is, and has been since
1995, an association with a member-driven agenda. DATIA’s mission and goal remains to provide its members with information and benefits addressing your concerns. Based on feedback in the last member survey, this year’s agenda and this issue does just that. In this issue, you’ll find articles on marketing to increase your client base, how to ensure that you are prepared to provide breath alcohol testing, new case law concerning marijuana use, new information addressing adulteration of specimens, advances in hair and oral fluid testing, and how to protect your company through insurance. At DATIA headquarters, our moto is “every member maters,” and we hope that the
Wow, it’s hard to believe that it is time for another DATIA Annual Conference! And what an amazing conference this will be.
varied topics in this and each issue of DATIA focus reflect that. We understand that with a membership of over a thousand companies, the needs of each vary, but we do base topics and benefits on what you tell us you need. Our purpose is to serve the many, not just the few with the loudest voice. We hope that members gain take-aways from each turn of the page that they can use
immediately or that spark ideas to create further success for their organizations. We also invite members to share with us any issues that they are currently facing. Such insight will assist DATIA in shaping topics for future DATIA focus articles, training courses, or other educational offerings. I’d love to hear from you. With that, please enjoy the spring issue of DATIA focus! ❚
Best,
Laura Shelton, CAE, CMP DATIA Executive Director
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