Winter 2010 Page 1:
President's Message
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  What Am I Now?
Page 3:
    Spotlight On
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BOC/Title Charts
Page 6:
     In Memory
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   Upcoming Events
   LabCE
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President’s Message

I experienced an “Ah Ha Moment” several years ago. It occurred after an ASCLS-Idaho spring convention at which I had served as Programs Chair. The planning committee members were toasting a successful convention and as I looked around, I saw an amazing group of capable, dedicated, and dynamic Medical Laboratory Scientists. We shared not only a membership in ASCLS, but more importantly, a common goal to support our profession and strengthen our society. I saw active members valuing ASCLS enough to invest a significant amount of time.
“Ah Ha Moments” can potentially be life changing and this one certainly was for me. I began to view ASCLS in the full spectrum of what our society has to offer its members. Our organization is a powerful forum which promotes our profession, provides professional continuing education and uses innovative means to develop public speaking skills and leadership opportunities. It is also a wonderful venue for personal growth and relationship building.
Now in my “Post Ah Ha Period” I find myself looking forward to our regular Board Meetings and eager to volunteer for ASCLS projects. My schedule includes many ASCLS activities. I find professional fulfillment in the challenges of leadership, and I value the relationships I have been fortunate enough to make.
Here we are in a New Year and a New Decade! I encourage all of our members to reach out and get involved. Say yes to the smallest job. Check out our website at asclsidaho.org and look for information, events, and numerous ways to volunteer.
Let 2010 be the year you have your “ASCLS Ah Ha Moment”!

Mary H. Lay, ASCLS-Idaho President