My Inaugural Post

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog and to my first post.

This blog is the brain-child of our new Region 3 Director, Michelle Jacobs. During our ASCT Executive Board Meeting yesterday, we were discussing new and innovative ways to connect with our membership on a more personal level, and Michelle said "You should have a blog!" Although she thought she was kidding, I thought it was a great idea! So, I have spent any free time I have had over the last day creating this blog so I can introduce it tomorrow morning, when I open the second day of our Annual Conference here in Newport, RI.

Right now this blog is still a work in progress, so please bear with me as I refine the content and layout. I have added some links that might be of interest to you, and if there are other links or content you think I should add, please let me know!

It is my intention to try posting an entry everyday, but if that is not feasible, I will commit to posting at least once a week. I will address cytology "news of the day" or issues I think are timely and important. I might also try and share pictures, etc., that are of interest to you (from our meeting this weekend, for example). In addition, I encourage you to post comments on this blog regarding my entries, or on topics and issues for which you would like to have more information. I will do my best to answer and give you feedback. If I can't, I will find someone in our organization who can.

Thank you for your participation and support of the ASCT. I look forward to serving you over the next year and communicating with you on my new blog!