A look back with many thanks

Dear AALNC Members,

It is hard to believe a year has gone by already!  It seems just yesterday that I shared with you in Denver the plans for AALNC for the 2014-2015 term-year.  And now, it is already time to transition to the 2015-2016 Board under the competent leadership of Varsha Desai.

As this year comes to a close, I want to thank you for the opportunity to lead you this past year.  I am humbled and honored to have had your trust as well as the chance to work and interact with so many of our wonderful members, volunteers, staff, and more.

In Indianapolis this week, at AALNC’s 2015 Forum, I will share and celebrate with you the many accomplishments that our association has achieved this past year.  These achievements were possible only through the tremendous efforts of our invaluable and amazing volunteers.  They have given countless hours to our association, and through their collective efforts, AALNC has continued as the premier association for legal nurse consultants. 

These volunteers include:

Boards Members:

• ALNCCB
• JLNC
• Chapters

·         Committee Chairwomen and Members:

• Forum
• Nominating
• Products & Services
• Research
• Social Media
• Webinar

Task Force Chairwomen and Members:

• Code of Ethics
• JLNC Indexing
• LNC Online Course
• LNCC Review Course
• Position Statement on overseas outsourcing
• “Providing expert nursing testimony” Position Statement
• Scope & Standards of Practice
• “The specialty practice of legal nurse consulting” Position Statement
• Website Advisory Panel

Other Volunteers:

• Focus Group participants
• Forum speakers
• JLNC authors
• Liaison to DRI Seminar Steering Committees
• Liaisons to ABA NAHP Task Force
• Webinar speakers

I also want to thank AALNC staff (JLNC Editor Wendie Howland, Director of Programs Shannon Holy, and our SmithBucklin management team) for their ongoing and much appreciated contributions to AALNC.

And of course, last but certainly not least, I wish to offer my heartfelt and deep thanks to the AALNC Board of Directors:  Varsha Desai, Beth Zorn, Mary Sussex, Debbie Pritts, Kim Beladi, and Susan Carleo.  These women have never ceased to astonish me with their tireless efforts, extensive experience and individual perspectives, constructive honesty, thoughtful analysis and discussion, openness to new ideas, and unwavering dedication.  Their contributions to AALNC cannot be overstated.  It was my true honor and fortune to work alongside such amazing women and leaders.  Our association is indebted to these women for their invaluable service.

Thank you, AALNC volunteers, for a tremendous year!

With tremendous gratitude and appreciation,

Julie Dickinson

President, AALNC

Julie.dickinson@aya.yale.edu

860-208-6670

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear AALNC Members,

As we begin a long holiday weekend filled with precious time spent with family and friends, I want to take a moment to wish you and your families many blessings for which to be thankful.

2014 marked AALNC’s 25^th anniversary, and I am thankful for the many blessings our association has had over those years. 

I am thankful for….

….the current leaders of AALNC and ALNCCB who work tirelessly every day to fulfill their respective missions and ensure AALNC remains the premiere association for legal nurse consultants.

….the past leaders of AALNC and ALNCCB who have paved the way for our association to be what it is today. 

….the future leaders of AALNC and ALNCCB who will govern the association and certification board and lead them in continued success.

….the countless other volunteers (past, current, and future) who donate their time and expertise to AALNC and ALNCCB in so many ways, including committee and taskforce work, speaking, authoring, item-writing, etc.

….the family members of our volunteers who support their desire to give back to the specialty practice and to the association and certification board.

….the staff who work diligently every day to manage AALNC’s and ALNCCB’s ongoing operations.

What are you thankful for in your professional and personal lives?

Wishing you and your families a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving,

Julie Dickinson

President, AALNC

Julie.dickinson@aya.yale.edu

860-208-6670

AALNC & ALNCCB board meetings

Dear AALNC Members,

This past weekend, the AALNC Board of Directors and the ALNCCB (certification board) met in Chicago for their respective in-person board meetings.  Each board had an exciting and productive weekend full of thoughtful analysis, brainstorming, and strategic planning.

In addition to several exciting announcements that will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, we are thrilled with the initiatives we’ve planned for 2015, and we cannot wait to share those with you!!  These initiatives are aimed to further the association’s strategic goals, assist members to be successful in their practice, and continue positioning AALNC as the premiere association for legal nurse consultants.

Pictured below is the AALNC Board at the end of this energizing weekend!  Please see http://www.aalnc.org/?page=BoardofDirectors and http://www.aalnc.org/page/ALNCCCertBoard/

for more information about the AALNC and ALNCCB boards.

What recent AALNC program/initiative have you been most excited about and how has it assisted you in your practice?  I’m interested in your comments, so please share your thoughts!

Warmly,

Julie Dickinson

President, AALNC

Julie.dickinson@aya.yale.edu

860-208-6670