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I am not one those extremely organized types who sit down and write formal New Year's resolutions, but at this time of year, I do take time to reflect on what is important and consider if I still have my priorities right! I find I have enough assorted "to do" lists already to keep track of and so will not add a formal resolutions list to the stack. I have the home chore list. I have work project lists. Last but not least I have my AIHA volunteer activity lists. As an active member of two committees (Occupation Epidemiology and Exposure Assessment Strategies) I am not going to resolve to add another committee this year. Following through on my current volunteer projects and completing them on time, and in a high quality manner will keep me busy and satisfied. Given the usually contagious enthusiasm in these committees, and often more good ideas for projects that time to do them, I will probably raise my volunteer hand and pick up another project or so later this year of 2009.

One part of my committee activities I hope to "ramp up" on a bit is more interaction with the newer members of the committees. I consider many of the committee members I have worked with over the year among my best professional friends, and actually, just among the best of my friends. Period. Maybe we don’t see each other socially all that often, but we do have fun and accomplish lots too with the conference calls and emails! This year, I thus resolve to build new IH friendships and strengthen those I already have.

How about any of you others that read this? Do you have an “IH” related resolution? Would you write a note and share it with the rest of us?

Have a Great New Year.