Hi all,
I can't wait to see all the occupational therapy practitioners and students I have met not only over the past year, but those I have known for many years and those I met while being President. This will be my last Conference as your President, what with my term officially ending June 30, 2010. I will have one more Board of Directors meeting in June. In my last presidential address, I will look back over these past 3 years and will then set the stage for our incoming President, Florence Clark, who will explain her vision for her Presidency during her address. As usual, I have surprises up my sleeve to keep things interesting during my speech. I think the Conference Program is an exciting one with many wonderful learning opportunities in addition to our favorite activities, such as the Exhibit Hall, Opening Ceremony, and all the special events that have become traditional over the years, such as the AOTPAC night.
Getting ready to come to Conference has been busy for me as well, such as preparing several speeches, attending RA task group meetings on-line, and, oh, by the way, did I mention I have jury duty? If you don't see me at Conference, I might be on a trial here in Birmingham! (Don't worry, I am armed with the information I need to get out of it this time, but I do think it is one's civic duty to serve, so will go back when called) I also had foot surgery this past January and I go back to the Doctor next week to see if I can start wearing regular shoes again. That is really important for a woman who wants to look her best, right? Well, we'll see if my foot cooperates.....Yes I have been adherent to my physician's recommendations. So if you see me and you think I got dressed in the dark because of having two different shoes on, you'll know why.
So, stop me the halls of the Conference Center to talk and let me know what you have been doing since I last saw you!
Penny Moyers Cleveland
AOTA President