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21 Alternative Resol. 1 (2011-2012)

handle is hein.barjournals/altresolut0021 and id is 1 raw text is: As I settled into my study tonight, a quick glance at a scribbled 'to-do list reminded me that I needed to write this column. Al- so written down were several ideas that I was considering for the Chair's Comer. Yet, I couldn't move my thoughts past the ADR Section Council meeting I attended yesterday in Dallas. Over the course of a few hours, a talented group of dispute resolu- tion professionals gathered to discuss the business of the Section, to explore current developments in the field, and to genuinely enjoy the company of each other. Put simp- ly, I was proud. Lest you think me arrogant, let me explain. The Council shared coffee and copies and conversation. Our agenda contained the standard fare of organizations - considera- tion of minutes and treasurer's reports and the like. But it also featured a number of items of tremendous importance to you as a member of the Section. Some of those things surfaced some diversity of thought and inter- esting exchange of point and counter-point. All delivered with respect and a spirit of ca- maraderie. As our work unfolded, I watched busy indi- viduals step forward to take responsibility for the myriad of tasks and assignments that flow from our Section life. And I remember the distinct feeling that things would be done and done well. Driving westward toward Abilene yesterday afternoon I found myself feeling deep appre- ciation for the members of our Council. Each and every one of them has an impres- sive resume. Even though some of us have been in the field for a shorter time, there is no feeling of 'junior members. We were all accepted at the table. Somewhere in a remote stretch of 1-20, I realized how the Council, as a microcosm of our entire Section and our profession, pro- jects a model of competence and collabora- tion. Many of the finer techniques of media- tion were called on during that meeting and, where needed, the artistry of arbitration was engaged. It strikes me that each of you bring those same skills and talents to your arbitra- tion rooms and mediation tables. As a member of the ADR Section, you are an essential partner in moving our profession forward. Regardless of whether your tenure is one year or thirty, I am proud to be one of you. I am proud that dispute resolution pro- fessionals do more than just mediate and arbitrate. I am proud that you help people move toward understanding and resolution. I am proud that others recognize that what we do is changing the face of business, gov- ernment, non-profit organizations, schools and communities. I am proud of you. I do want to ask one favor. Be proud, too.

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