The date and length of the next Carolina Chapter Conference were among topics discussed at the December Leadership Meeting, which was held at the offices of TPS, Inc., on December 6. The meeting, which combined business with a holiday celebration, was attended by Emily Toone (Carolina Chapter President), Kay Ethier, Michelle Corbin, Michael Harvey, Cindy Richardson Decker, Catherine Goodfellow, and Amanda Worthington.

The members present voted on the general date and the length of the next Carolina Chapter Conference. A majority vote decided that the conference will be in April 2002, and it will be a day and a half in length. A unanimous vote decided that the conference will be scheduled for a half-day on Friday and for a full day on Saturday.