December 2015
IAOMS Foundation@Work Changing the World...One Face at a Time
A Note from our Chairman It has been two months since the close of the 2015 ICOMS in Melbourne, Australia, and the "dust" is just beginning to settle. To say that this event was outstanding would be an understatement; in that nearly 1,800 attendees were provided with an exceptional scientific program, vibrant social activities, in a perfect venue setting surrounded by outstanding weather. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR???? To top all of that, the IAOMS Foundation had an unbelievably successful meeting that raised over $40,000 in direct donations, saw over 30 Fellows, spouses and friends join the Laskin Legacy Society for a commitment of $270,000 and held unique events that made a GREAT meeting even better!!!! A special note of thanks goes to John Curtin, whose diligent pursuit of planning the Foundation activities, resulted in a very special social program that allowed for fun, fellowship and also raised a significant amount of money for the Foundation. He, along with the Local Organizing Committee, chaired by David Weisenfeld, are to be commended for a JOB WELL DONE. The memories of Melbourne ICOMS will be etched in the history of IAOMS and not soon forgotten. To John and the LOC, THANK YOU, on behalf of the Foundation. It is somewhat a bittersweet time for me, as my term as Chairman of the Foundation will end on December 31, 2015. To many of you, it will be a relief from my incessant requests for donations. For me, it will be a time to reflect on the last four years in pursuing my passion of securing funds for expanding educational opportunities through the programs of the IAOMS. To the many friends who have answered the call to donate to the Foundation, I thank you for your support. To those who have not donated, I hope that in the future, a spark of interest in a program can light a fire that will lead to many others understanding the importance of the Foundation in the funding of educational and research efforts of the IAOMS.