PING

September 22, 2009 

The summer has been in full swing for some time now, but much to our surprise, the academic year for many is already around the corner.   Folks are scrambling to hit the beaches before it’s too late.  

Our tans are fading, fast, and our waistlines are rapidly expanding…well, I’ve been told to speak for myself.

Regardless, with thoughts of Fall come a sense of settlement, a mandatory reorganization of our ideas, our agendas – these, mostly filled with solemn thoughts and refocused energies.  Soon, there will be no more sun and waves to keep us suspended, hence washing away and diluting our troubles…even for the time being.  Unfortunately, there will also be no further escaping of the truth behind our troubled economy, as we settle ourselves to the bottom of summer’s flask while reaching into our pockets, nearly empty-handed. 

However, obligatory solutions must be found.  The Obama administration has devised novel ideas, for the economy and for our healthcare system.   There are opponents, and there are supporters.  We must remember, however, that we have more options than to sit with our hands clasped and eyes glued to the six o’clock news, hoping for the best.  We must take an active role in our government – letters, lobbying, etc.  It is, ultimately up to us, the people. 

On the lighter side, novel ideas have become paramount to the PING this summer.  Many new and exciting initiatives have sprung since we last touched base.  In short, our newsletter will be finalized soon and is forecasted to hit the “stands” by this October.  Also, we are now working on a division for registered nurses that will allow their voices to be heard! 

In addition, although the majority of us were not able to make Operation Hope’s Mobile Clinic overseas trip this month, we have sponsored them and managed to raise funds to support them, financially.  We wish them the best and salute them in their humanitarian efforts to provide medical care to the impoverished, abroad.

Regards!

Jay Delaleu, Editor