Six of us (Drs. Barbanel, Downing, Greenberg, Metzl, Ruth, and myself) went to Washington, D.C. in February, 2012 to represent Division 39 within APA governance. We had a productive meeting and connected with a number of other colleagues that represent the variety of interests (both clinical and academic) within the APA.

Here are a few highlights:

• President Suzanne Bennett Johnson, PhD announced her three initiatives: the obesity crisis; interdisciplinary practice and science and attracting early career psychologists.

• Council approved an APAGS journal to be called Translational Issues in Psychological Science.

• Council spent a half day discussing the Good Governance project, which is intended to improve the process and efficiency of APA governence.

• We voted to keep the dues discount for APA members who are also members of the Canadian Psychological Association and approved a proposal to eliminate invoicing APA members for unpaid back year dues.

• The executive officer's report included mention of expanding the public education campaign; analyzing current and future demands for the psychology work force; continuing the development and promulgation of treatment guidelines; increasing support for research, training, public education and interventions for underserved/marginalized populations.