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The article discusses the high rate of volunteerism in Minnesota wherein the state achieved nearly 40% compared with less than 30% nationally. It notes that 1.6 million volunteers of the state gave 175.7 million hours of service each year and the estimated economic contribution is more than 3 billion dollars annually. The Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) has been fortunate to have been served by several volunteers who have offered their time to advance the interest of the MPA.

The article discusses the efforts of the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) during the 2010 Minnesota legislative session and during the American Pyschological Association (APA) state leadership conference in Washington D.C. It states the proposal to amend a bill that would permit unqualified people in diagnosing children with attention deficit disorder. It also notes the advocacy efforts of MPA being under-recognized by the legislature, regulatory bodies and the public.

The article discusses the author's views on the importance of taking action and helping the Minnesota Psychologist Association (MPA). He cites instances that proactive participation in legislature prevented cuts to the service and yielded great benefits despite the difficult budget situation. The author believes that the efforts of the legislative committee is just beginning and the success of every organization lies in the cooperation and commitment of its members.

The article presents the author's message, as executive director of the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA), which states the organization's success and how it overcame the tough challenges it faced through the years.

The article presents the author's perspective regarding the importance of volunteerism particularly for the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA). The author discusses how volunteerism strengthens and help organizations grow while mentioning the upcoming volunteer leadership election in the MPA. Furthermore, the author also explores the issue of declining membership and its sustainability.