MTF President Eileen McAnneny presented her update at the MTF annual meeting on April 10, 2019.  

"Many of you know that I try to structure my annual update around a word of a phrase, providing a theme, if you will, to my remarks. This year the word is 'pivotal.' 

As an organization, we have finalized a 5 year strategic plan and completed some important initial steps of implementation; hired a full-time membership person; are revamping our communication style and channels; and taken other such action steps that ensure MTF’s continued relevance and future vitality. In those actions, we have pivoted in the literal sense of the word by turning and changing course, (or like in basketball, taking the offense). 

But pivotal can also mean “vitally important” or “critical”, and it is with that meaning in mind that i turn to MTF's policy and research agenda. Several issues for which MTF has established expertise will be at the forefront this legislative session, and MTF will play a pivotal role in those discussions..."