...which is not to say, of course, that things were not improving before September 2011. It's just that the improvements have accelerated quite a bit since then.

For example, Amy was hired in December 2009 and is largely responsible for these improvements:

• Built a "real" Board and officers; launched monthly Board meetings in February 2010.
• Began compiling monthly financial reports in December 2010.
• Began tracking Summit expenses and seeking Summit sponsors.
• Played a major role in canceling many programs and expenses that were deemed low ROI.