President’s Message
Robert Emery, PA-C
It is the beginning of a new year. This is a time when many people make New Year’s resolutions. Many will resolve to lose weight, or exercise more, or quit smoking. If you haven’t already made your New Year’s resolution, may I suggest one for you? Maybe your resolution this year will be to become more involved with your professional organization…the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants (PSPA). There are many ways to become more involved.
One way to become more involved would be to volunteer some of your time as a member of one of our many committees. Working on committees is a great way to meet, network and have fun with other PAs like you from around the state. The time commitment varies. Overall, we are talking about a few hours a month, however, any amount of time you could give would certainly be appreciated.
Another way to become more involved with the PSPA would be to attend the annual CME conference. The annual conference is a great way to meet new friends, catch up with old friends, acquire necessary Category I CME credits, and assist the PSPA in many of their fundraising and philanthropic efforts. Additionally, the PSPA utilizes the conference venue to hold committee meetings and to recognize outstanding PAs in the areas of humanitarianism, education, diversity and life achievement, so it would be a great way to meet your fellow committee members or recognize a deserving PA you may know.
Finally, a great way to be more involved would be to renew your membership. In fact, beyond renewing your membership, a great way to assist the PSPA would be to encourage fellow Pennsylvanian PAs that aren’t currently members to join their professional society. Maybe you work with someone or know of someone within your organization that isn’t currently a member. Promote the PSPA and its many benefits in being a member. Remember, the PSPA is only as strong as its membership.
Let 2010 be the year when you decide to make a larger impact in your professional life. Become involved…make a difference.
It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.
-- Tom Brokaw