By: Violet Wilson, ORHA President
August 2025

The first month of the presidency has focused on becoming acquainted with the responsibilities and tasks required, including:

• Constructing an ORHA Presidential binder containing tasks, bylaws, policies, and materials for future presidents.
• Reviewing the organization's bylaws and policies.
• Reviewing job descriptions.
• Appointing committee chairs.
• Reviewing contracts and terminating those that are no longer appropriate for the organization.
• Initiating phase 1 of long-range planning.
• • Assessing where ORHA aims to be.
  • Identifying necessary steps to reach those objectives.

Information is being collected during ORHA meetings and through individual discussions with Local Association Presidents. The intent is to define the Association’s goals and develop a strategic plan for their implementation. These action plans will guide committees in advancing ORHA’s objectives.

Action Plan Calendar

September 2025: Planning session

November 2025: Presentation of plan

January 2026: Present long-range plan to ORHA Board; amend as needed

May 2026: Board approval of plan

Quarterly progress reports to the Board

Wisdom of the Fortune Cookie

• Recently, I found a message inside a fortune cookie that said, "You will be successful through innovation and determination." It's a simple yet powerful statement that really captures what it takes to achieve success.
• Innovation is all about thinking outside the box and coming up with creative solutions. It's not just about inventing new things; it's about finding better ways to do things and making a positive impact. It means being open to change and new ideas.
• Determination is the drive that keeps you going. It's about sticking to your goals, no matter how tough things get. Determination means being resilient and pushing through obstacles. With determination, you can turn your innovative ideas into reality and achieve the success you want.
• So, let's remember the wisdom of the fortune cookie. Let's be innovative in our thinking and determined in our actions. By combining these two qualities, we can unlock our full potential and achieve amazing success.