It seems like I just got through writing my May message and here it is June already. We have much on the horizon to plan and implement in the upcoming months. We are all looking forward to our ASIST and Rep of the Year Scholarship meeting on June 9th and the installation of the 2005-2006 Board Members in September. There are also bylaw amendments coming to the table in July, so the business at hand is important and significant to the success of our organization.

You will find included in this month’s PULSE the nomination form for our next slate of officers. Please give very thoughtful consideration of how you might serve or contribute to our organization this next year. If you are not personally interested in serving on the board, then think about nominating that individual who has impressed you the most with their energy, enthusiasm and giving spirit. We have so many talented and skilled members within our chapter and it is extremely important that we elect the best people to carry on and uphold the traditions of EWI. I know that many of you have work or home conflicts so your time is limited. Perhaps you can consider actively participating on a committee. We must put the best leaders in place in order for our chapter to continue to grow and succeed.

As all of you have noticed, over the past two months, I have taken the liberty of sharing in my President’s Message some of my personal thoughts and views regarding some very important issues that EWI continues to face each year. These issues are not new to the membership and I hope that I have managed to at least give you a different perspective on the non-compete issue coupled with a request for your active participation in the business of our Chapter. I have received some favorable comments about these articles and it is my hope that I have provided you with some food for thought. All of you play an integral part in EWI and I look forward to joining hands and heart to continue to move us all in the right direction to doing the best that we can for the EWI cause.

Our June 9th meeting promises to be the event of the year as we will be honoring our two ASIST scholarship winners and our Rep of the Year as well. Please plan on attending this very special meeting where we will pay due respect to these distinguished honorees. I look forward to seeing you all on June 9th.