Time has been flying by for me. It is unbelievable that my term as President of this organization is already half over. I would like to encourage all of you to participate in ARPAS. The nominating committee is looking for volunteers and may contact you to ask for help. Members may also contact me (marit.arana@algilbert.com) or any of the other governing council members if you would like to volunteer for service to ARPAS.

Remember that your continuing education units (CEUs) must be turned in to the society every year to remain a current member of ARPAS. Members are required to earn16 CEUs per year, and a maximum of 16 CEUs can be carried over to the next year. The simplest way to report CEUs to ARPAS is through the ARPAS website (http://www.arpas.org/member.asp?view=ceu_reporting). I turn in my hours through the web site shortly after they are earned to ensure I remember to report them all.

Please help us get our new ARPAS logo out in the world. It is available to use on business cards, on stationery, and in advertising materials. Please contact Susie Rahn(susier@assochq.org) at the ARPAS office, and she will arrange for you to be sent the logo file.

I would like to publicly thank Carl Hunt for stepping into the role of ARPAS Treasurer. I am very appreciative of his continued service to our organization. 

I wish everyone a very happy holiday season.