Pedro Brand, Dominican Republic – May 2024 - From 10 to 12 May, the national and local councillors of the Salesian Cooperators (ASC) in the Dominican Republic met at the retreat house in La Paz, in Pedro Brand to discuss the theme "Dreaming to value our leadership". The congress brought together leaders from the 13 local ASC centres in the country, the ASC National Council and 6 members of the Provincial Council who reside in the country, along with Fr Carlos Juan Himeliz, a Cuban diocesan priest, also a Salesian Cooperator. The event aimed to encourage a positive and joyful apostolic and Salesian service, sharing experiences and initiatives; maintaining the sense of belonging and valuing the bonds of fraternity, including the coordination of initiatives; spreading a constant attitude of discernment and willingness to update according to the needs of the times. During the work, the National Council presented the 2023 management report and outlined the strategies for the second year of the journey towards the 150th anniversary of the Association of Salesian Cooperators. The message sent by Martín Calderón, ASC World Councilor for the Region, was also presented, which motivated those present to experience this second year of preparation for the 150th in a deeper way. The concluding Eucharist was celebrated by Fr José Cuello, SDB, Delegate of the Salesian Province of the Antilles (ANT) for the ASC.