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President's Message - May 2006

Happy Spring Everyone!

For those of you that joined us in New Orleans, I hope it was as informative, productive and enjoyable a meeting for you, as it was for me. For those that were not able to attend, keep in mind the 2007 meeting, scheduled for Puerto Rico, is already in the planning stages…we hope to see you there!

After the New Orleans meeting wrapped, I was able to spend some time moving through the city and was moved by both its colorful history and cautious optimism of the future.

The day spent site seeing gave me some time to become retrospective of my own life’s travels and the way that one moment can have a lasting effect on the past, present and future. So to all the people that gave me encouragement along the way a big thank you for your belief in me. I hope that your faith in me is rewarded.

I wanted to start off by thanking all of the board members of LAMA whose collective wisdom and experience leave me in awe every day. I would especially like to thank all of the committee chairs, co-chairs and members who volunteer their time and experience to make LAMA run. To BOD members, Sam Qudsieh and Monique McGuire who have completed their terms thank you for all of your hard work and support. I would also like to welcome our new board members Steve Baker and Joseph Krajicek.

Speaking of committees and boards, have you thought about more actively participating in LAMA but aren’t sure where to start? Well, we have got the answer to all of your questions – or at least some of them! Please check out the updated LAMA Website at www.lama-online.org for more information on the various committees and their roles within the organization. Get involved, you will be surprised at how rewarding it can be.

Your input is important to the future of LAMA. Feel free to contact me at any time with comments, suggestions, and yes even criticisms at Regina.Correa-Murphy@med.va.gov or (401) 457-3066.

In closing I would like to challenge you to make a difference. Mentor an up and coming manager, motivate your staff to achieve their best, take pride in all that you do each and every day. Take chances on others as well as yourself - you may be surprised where you land at the end of the journey.

Best Wishes,
Regina

2006 Charles River Medallion Award Recipient
Casey Kilcullen Steiner

Looking Ahead!

If you are interested in serving on a LAMA committee to assist in implementing these goals, please contact the executive director, Jim Manke at jrmanke@associationsolutionsinc.com..

Here’s a listing of committee and their projects.

AWARDS COMMITTEE
2005-06 Leaders: Kim Scamardo, Chair and John Parks, Vice Chair

Purpose:
To select individuals, recommended by the membership, for recognition of outstanding service to LAMA.

Areas of Focus:
• Publish awards information and time frames in appropriate journals and magazines.
• Coordinate preparation of plaques and cash awards for presentation to awardees.
• Publish awardee information as appropriate.
• Awards include:

1. Charles River Medallion
"Recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of laboratory
animal management by an administrator/manager who is a current
member of LAMA."
2. U. Kristina Stephens Award
"Recognition of outstanding service to LAMA."

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
2005-06 Leader: Sally Thomas, Chair

Purpose:
Oversee the financial affairs of LAMA.

Areas of Focus:
• Annual budget preparation
• Administration of association investments
• Oversight of Association expenditures and financial statements reports

LAMA LINES COMMITTEE
2005-06 Leader: Steve Baker, Chair

Purpose:
Develop content for the bi-monthly membership newsletter LAMA Lines.

Areas of Focus:
• Write, solicit and edit articles for the on-line newsletter.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
2005-06 Leader: Joe McKenna III, Chair

Purpose:
Oversee an ongoing membership development program.

Areas of Focus:
• Take responsibility for representing LAMA in the booth at various trade shows during the year.
• Annually assist in contacting members who have not renewed memberships.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
2005-06 Leaders: Robyn Kiser, Chair

Purpose:
Prepare and update the Leadership Manual to enhance the effectiveness of the administrative affairs.

Areas of Focus:
• Conduct annual review of the Leadership Manual to ensure it is consistent with the association’s governing documents, structures and policies and procedures.

PROGRAM, EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
2005-06 Co-Chairman: Monique McGuire, Steve Benigni

Purpose
Serve the association by developing and supervising learning opportunities for the membership.

Areas of Focus:
• Responsible for developing all programming for the annual LAMA/ATA Conference.
• Solicit and submit to AALAS/CALAS one workshop, seminar or roundtable idea for the annual meeting of AALAS/CALAS.
• Develop other educational opportunities as needed.
• Insure the training/education program at the LAMA/ATA Conference addresses our industry’s most current concerns.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
2005-06 Chairman: Nikki Nicolelis Amaya

Purpose:
Make information available to the membership and the general public about the association and aspects of management related to people working in animal care and use.
Areas of Focus:
• Serve as the focal point for information on the association.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
2005-06 Chairman: Casey Kilcullen-Steiner, Chair

Purpose:
Develop an action plan to guide association activities.

Areas of Focus:
• Understand member future needs and satisfaction with existing programs.
• Conduct a bi-annual planning retreat.
• Produce an annual action plan.

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