In the first quarter of 2012 the CBBCA conducted its third major opinion survey in 10 years. Each survey built on the previous one to try and build a more precise, more comprehensive view of who we as a community are, what we care about, and what we want. After over 150 questions and 500 responses we have very clear positions on many things. This information helps the CBBCA prioritize, action, and react – it provides a foundation and defines the boundaries under which the CBBCA can speak, with integrity and conviction, for the community. These Policies and the associated background and authentication were validated and approved unanimously by the 2012 Board of Directors of the CBBCA and are now available in the “About Us” section of the website under “public policy”.