1) Communication/discussion, both among members of the Board and between the Board and the Membership, especially at times other than during the annual meeting. 2) Lack of a set of clearly defined goals that allows us to evaluate progress and effectively allocate resources 3) A turnover in leadership that challenges follow-through of activities that take more than 1 year to complete.     Major Opportunities Before the College (as of 2006) 1) Expansion of the annual conference 2) To partner with related organizations (The Foundation, International Organizations, CERF, etc.) to promote common goals and leverage our plan 3) To more clearly delineate between the certifying and membership function of the College. Top Threats to the College (as of 2006) 1) Potential loss of our status as the preeminent veterinary ophthalmic organization in the world. 2) Continual and multiple threats of legal action against the College stemming from certain aspects of the certifying process. 3) Insufficient financial reserves in the event of a catastrophic event affecting the annual meeting.