Greetings, Fellow Groupies – Welcome to the Association for Specialists in Group Work. ASGW is a welcoming community where members share a passion for providing effective, culturally responsive group work across multiple settings and professions. I am honored to serve as ASGW President (2021-2022). As we look forward to the upcoming year, I want to highlight some exciting ongoing efforts and opportunities.

1. Call for Committee Members – ASGW relies on the gracious dedication and service of its members to function and thrive. If you would like to serve on a committee this year, please click on the following link to indicate your interest: https://iup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aUX4caapB3oJ5Pw
2. ASGW Conference – We have an awesome conference planned from February 17-20, 2022 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. The conference theme will be “Group Work Innovations in a Transforming World.” We sincerely hope you can join us for this meaningful group experience!
3. ASGW Day of Service – Just before the conference begins, we will be partnering with a local organization in Florida to hold a day of service in which members can participate. More details to come… stay tuned!
4. Commitment to Advocacy and Social Justice Initiatives – We plan to continue current efforts and establish new initiatives for effectively using group work to transform hate, facilitate courageous conversations, and enhance community building. Watch out for opportunities to join these efforts and contribute your ideas!

I look forward to working with all of you this year, Lorraine Guth (lguth@iup.edu), ASGW President (2021-2022)

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