Activity Reports

MLA leaders are expected to report key achievements, actions, and activities from their MLA community — including initiatives that strengthen community connections and promote a sense of belonging.

This reporting applies to:

  • Allied representatives
  • Appointed officials
  • Caucus chairs
  • Chapter presidents/chairs
  • Committee chairs
  • Program chairs/directors
  • Task force chairs

Note: Juries do not submit reports here. They report activities to the Awards Committee or the Grants & Scholarship Committee.

Midyear Reports

  • Due in mid-October each year.
  • Reports should provide a brief update on activities since the spring annual report.
  • Prepare report information in a separate document before copying it into the submission form. Note that once the report is submitted, no further edits can be made.
    • Executive Summary – In 6 bullet points (800 character total limit) summarize the top achievements, activities or actions since your annual report in April.
    • Fostering Community Building or Belonging – Share fairness, representation, and belonging related initiatives or activities since spring.
  • Reports will be shared with the Board of Directors at their November meeting.

Annual Reports

  • Due in April each year: April 15, 2026
  • Reports should highlight the top achievements, actions, and activities of the community since the last annual report.
  • Prepare report information in a separate document before copying it into the submission form. Note that once the report is submitted, no further edits can be made.
    • Executive Summary – In 6 bullet points (1000 characters total limit), summarize the top achievements, activities or actions in the last 12 months.
    • Fostering Community Building or Belonging – Share fairness, representation, and belonging related initiatives or activities in the last 12 months.
    • Strategic Plan – List the latest goals, strategies, and status of specific objectives. If possible, include dates, metrics, and schedules.
    • MLA Strategic Plan – List specific contributions to MLA strategic goals (if applicable).
    • Facts and Data – List key events held, items published, resources created, or other data.
    • Leadership Roster – Found in community home on MLANET.
    • People Update – (Not applicable to all groups)
  • Reports will be shared with the Board of Directors at their May meeting.
  • Annual reports become part of the association’s permanent record.
  • Previous annual reports (1980-present) are available in the members-only file library on MLANET.
  • Older reports are archived at the National Library of Medicine.

Submission Instructions

  • Draft your report in a Word document first using simple formatting, then copy and paste the content into the form below.
  • The form must be completed and submitted in a single session.
  • Once submitted, the form cannot be reviewed or edited.
  • Be sure to save a copy of your Word version in your community’s document library.

Contact your staff liaison with any questions.

Must be logged into MLANET to complete this form.