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2012 | 2013 AICI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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VIEWPOINT “AICI IS A PLACE TO MEET LIFELONG FRIENDS.” THESE WORDS FROM THE 2005 AICI CONFERENCE STILL RING IN MY EARS. Time flies. It is 2013. The year that our new baby, the AICI Global Digital Magazine, is born! We are entering a new post-2012 era with this new born E-baby. Energy always generates when something is re-born, refreshed, and revitalized. Synergy emerges also when such a “new” thing is delivered through a great teamwork. As one of the former AICI article writers, I have decided to take up the new role of Editor in Chief to celebrate my 10 years of AICI membership. This journey has been colorful, and like many of you, I walked through stages from being a hesitating enrollee; becoming an Associate; attending conference; FLC, CIP and so on. With such an organized platform of professional advancement, mentorship, events, and continuing education, we are assured that we are not alone. We know hundreds of peer angels are applying the knowledge and skill of image consulting to keep beautifying individuals, and incorporate the society in other side of the rainbow. Business success always relies on the strength of one’s network. With our joint effort over the years, we have built up a global network of image consulting practitioners, which enables us to become more globalized – an advancement that will ultimately enrich our professionalism and business circle. Nothing is better than an official magazine (empowered by digitization) to serve and update members for achieving such global vision! We’ll have the articles from members in the fields, feature stories from around the world, CEU calendars, and a lot more. Most importantly, we have your support! A precious support by simply reading it (what you are doing!) Through this, we are but one, big image earth charter! Congratulations on our new digital magazine – AICI Global! She is waiting for your hugs and kisses!
Dr. Desmond Chan Editor in Chief AICI Global Digital Magazine