I went grocery shopping at a new-to-me grocery store the other day. I was picking up my favorite sparkling water when I saw a treat I hadn't seen since high school: rows of Clearly Canadian Sparkling Water Beverages. And they made me think about and get excited for this year's International Conference in Montreal, Canada. If you don't know much about Montreal, visit Tourisme Montréal to learn more about this gorgeous global city.

Conference registration will launch in a few months, but please consider submitting a session proposal now. Conference sessions are a wonderful way to showcase the great, innovative work you are doing at your organizations, or to share your unique insights that may be the key for a peer to unlock a particularly challenging project. For those of you, like me, who get a touch of nerves when talking to a group of people, don't let that stop you! You'll have a room of kind folks supporting you, ready to provide the reassurance and confidence you need. Session proposals are being accepted through April 11. If you have questions, there is an information session on the conference Session Proposals page.

For non-Canadian members, ensure you have the proper documents to travel to Canada. Find out what you need by visiting Canada's Travel and Tourism website. It may take time to get your travel documents together! The United States Department of State says passports take 4 to 6 weeks to process, though rush options are available for an additional fee. 

The International Conference is one of many exciting things happening at ADRP this spring. We are now accepting Sheryl A. Blair Scholarship applications and watch your email for International Stewardship Awards submissions. Registration is now open for the Northeast-Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Friday, May 16, at SUNY Global Center in New York!