View From Stone Mountain

Brenda Bagwell

Happy New Year! I hope that 2005 has gotten off to a great start for everyone and that this year will be your very best year ever!

Speaking of 2005 - have you paid your membership fees? If not, please get the dues into the office as quickly as possible or your member benefits will be suspended until payment is received. This includes the Journal, the posting of your clinic, Listserv privileges, and NewsShare, and other benefits. If you wish, you can always pay your membership fees via the Member Services section of the web site. Please be sure to contact me (istm@istm.org) if you have lost your username and/or password.

Have you made your Lisbon reservations yet? It is hard to believe that CISTM9 is just around the corner. If you have not registered, please do so now so that you will not miss out on this exciting meeting and the beautiful city of Lisbon. Also, if you have not done so already, why not consider taking the ISTM Certificate of Knowledge Exam. Please note that registration closes in April.

Thank you if you are one of the members who has submitted their votes for Executive Board members. If you have not mailed your ballot, please do so as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that they must be received by March 21, 2005. I am still hoping for 50% of the membership to take the time to fill out and mail the ballot! Results will be announced at the Membership Assembly in Lisbon.

By the time you read this you should have received your payment receipt and 2005 ISTM membership card (if, of course, your dues have been paid) as well as other materials you ordered with your renewal. If you have not, please be sure to let me know.

I look forward to seeing those of you who will be in Lisbon - do be sure to drop by the ISTM booth and at least say "hi" or if you prefer pull up a chair and visit for a while!

Until then, remember to slow down and take the time to really see. Take a moment to see what is going on around you right now, right where you are. You may be missing something wonderful! See you in Lisbon.