MLA leaders are required to report key achievements, actions, and activities from their MLA community — including efforts that support community building and foster a sense of belonging. This includes:
This includes:
- 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 – 6 bullet points, 800 character total limit
- Fostering Community Building or Belonging – Share fairness, representation, and belonging related initiatives or activities since annual conference.
- Reports will be shared with the Board of Directors at their November meeting.
Annual Reports – see form below
- Due in early April each year,
- 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.
Contact your staff liaison with any questions.
2025 ANNUAL REPORT SUBMISSION FORM – due April 8
Must be logged into MLANET to complete this form.