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Hello ISPE Boston Area Chapter Members,

Has it been one year already?!  Sadly, this will be my last President's Message. I have really enjoyed my year as your President and hopefully I have brought the Chapter some enthusiasm and fresh ideas. I am so thankful I got the opportunity to lead the Chapter. Although it was a stressful year due to the economy, I have learned a great deal from the experience and would not trade it for anything.

I would like to take this time to thank the Board of Directors for a fantastic year. As President, I had the opportunity to work with some great people and I owe much of the success of the Boston Area Chapter to the Board and to our amazing committee volunteers.

Although I did not achieve everything I set out to do this year, I am really proud of our achievements as a Chapter. We held over 13 educational programs, two socials, the golf outing, CEO Dinner, Chapter of the Year (Platinum Award) Celebration, three Young Professionals activities and, of course, the Product Show with another nine educational tracks and a great keynote speaker. Wow, that's a lot! The Boston Area Chapter has amazing volunteers whom I would personally like to thank for their hard work in putting together all of these events. And many thanks also to our dedicated Members, who turn out for these events and help to make the Chapter successful through their participation.

I can't stress enough how important volunteering is to ISPE and to our Chapter. We rely on volunteers to help organize programs and events and contribute new ideas and fresh energy.  I have been able to make new friends locally as well as internationally - all by being on one of the Chapter's committees. I hope you will consider taking advantage of this great opportunity.

Even though it sounds as if I am saying goodbye, I will still be around next year as Past President.  The slate of new Officers and Directors is being planned now and ballots will be going out to Members in July, so please be sure to cast your vote.

Again, I would like to thank this year's Board - Officers Jim Grunwald, VP; Janet Tice, Secretary; Doyle Johnson, Treasurer; and Directors Brian Hagopian, Deepen Joshi, Marita King, Kevin Lynch, Christopher Opolski, Pietro Perrone, Bob Urbanowski, Jay Zaino and Lee Ward. Without the commitment and dedication of these folks, nothing would have happened.

I know I am leaving the Chapter in good hands. Jim Grunwald will be taking over as President in August.  I know he will serve the Chapter well and bring it to new heights. I hope you will continue to support the Chapter by attending the many educational programs, socials and other exciting events coming up in 2010-11. And I truly hope you will find it beneficial - both personally and professionally - to be an ISPE Member.  I know I have. 

Sincerely,

Sylvia Beaulieu
President, ISPE Boston Area Chapter