From the President Laurie Beck, RN, MSN, IBCLC, RLC

“Expectation that’s not followed by action is not expectation…it’s just hoping; and hoping has never achieved very much.” (anonymous)

What are your expectations for the year 2012? As my new year begins I find myself closing out reports and filing away important documents for 2011. I am beginning my new “action” lists for 2012 and reviewing my personal and professional goals for the year. Presently there are over 11,000 IBCLCs in the United States. When I look at that number it amazes me. One dream I have is for all IBCLCs to be actively involved in their professional organization. We have the power to do so much, but it takes volunteer hours and working together. I challenge each of you to help recruit new members and to become involved in one of USLCA’s committees. No task is too small. Every project that USLCA takes on, we do it with the purpose of promoting the IBCLC profession.

Sincerely

Laurie Beck, RN, MSN, IBCLC, RLC
USLCA President