Welcome to the Driving School Association of the Americas Annual Conference 2024.
Last year we celebrated our 50th anniversary, a historical milestone for any organization, and this year we are holding our annual conference in the scenic city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
As we take a moment to look ahead at the mountains we must still climb as an association and the rapid, technological changes in the fields of vehicle design and road safety, what could be a better metaphor than Chattanooga? It’s the “Gateway City”, with surrounding mountains, that has dramatically transformed itself and also earned the nickname as the “Smartest City” through its widespread adoption of technology.
With the help of our past presidents, staff and board members, I was able to complete our DSAA Policy, Operations and Procedures Manual. It’s almost 100 pages and covers virtually everything we do and how we do it. The inaugural printed copy was circulated to the Board in May and now the electronic version can be readily referenced and updated as required.
With the help of many individuals, we have been able to expand the services and hours of our Communications Office with TeamFicient and, although it took little longer than anticipated, we now have a fully integrated Association Management System with Morweb. Special thanks to Lynn, Bridget, Daniela and John S as well as the teams at TeamFicient and Morweb.
We now also have reciprocal agreements with TWO other associations to participate in each other’s conferences. Welcome ADED and ADTSEA! Special thanks go to Nina for her leadership on this front.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to our shared goals. Your passion for excellence, professionalism, and safety have been the driving force behind our success, and I am truly grateful for the privilege of leading such a talented and dedicated group of individuals.
Thank you to our members for your continued participation and enthusiasm in our professional community, and to our sponsors and partners for your incredible support. I'd also like to give a special shout-out of appreciation to the Boards of Directors of our Chapters for their tireless work on our shared vision for the future.
Keeping in line with future technology, please continue to monitor our website for updated information concerning upcoming webinars and events, www.dsaa.org.
As we prepare for the new and exciting future of driver education, let us work together to find common ground, pursue important goals and move together toward a bright future.
Our Communications Office can be reached at 800-270-DSAA (3722) or e-mail: info@ dsaa.org to receive a timely response to any issue or question.
I wish you much success and prosperity and look forward to seeing you at our future events.
Sincerely yours,
Gurdip (Goldy) Atwal
