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By Mary Lupo, MD
 he temperature outside of the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC may have been bitterly cold, but inside the Independence Ballroom, at the 32nd Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the atmosphere was as warm and inviting as a cozy fire. Long time friends, separated by time and distance, were joined in celebration with those making new best friends at this joyful event that celebrates the support and friendships that are possible because of WDS.
I’d like to personally thank the Annual Luncheon Committee and especially co-chairs, Drs. Cheryl Burgess and Sandra Read for their tireless hard work and meticulous attention to detail that made this luncheon the very best yet. The décor, music, and food were not the usual banquet fare. Instead, it felt as if we were all personal guests of Cheryl and Sandra in their hometown. Our speaker, Dr. Deborah Tannen, gave us a warm and enlightening talk that made so much sense and rang so true to every mother or daughter in the audience. How lovely it was that so many members shared this celebration with their mother or daughter.
It was so very special that our out-going President, Dr. Elizabeth McBurney, had as one of her guests, her daughter, Susan, who will soon be giving Elizabeth her second grandchild. Special for me as well, was the support from my daughter, Francesca, who indeed has asked me many times: “you’re wearing THAT?” Fortunately for me, she actually liked my outfit that day, and somehow that made my day much more special. Our celebration also included several key industry sponsors who make the mission of the Women’s Dermatologic Society possible due to their support and participation. I and the entire WDS Board of Directors would like to thank them for making possible all the varied things that we do at WDS.
Of course, none of our mission and goals can be achieved without the passionate and energetic involvement of our members. From bylaws and audit, to fundraising, mentoring and networking, it is our membership donating their time and efforts to our committees that drives the WDS. As our numbers have grown, so have our activities, so we need you now more than ever to say: “what can I do for WDS?” Please check out our website often to keep in the loop and stoke the fire that was burning in the grand ballroom on February 4, 2007. We want and need active participation from our members, so help us at a skin cancer screening, set up a networking reception in your area, or just spread the message and mission of the Women’s Dermatologic Society. Together, we can continue to grow, thrive and prosper as a group and as individuals. Now, let’s get to work!
Mary Lupo, MD
WDS President
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Past Messages from Our President:
- FEBRUARY 2008 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- NOVEMBER 2007 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- MAY 2007 (Mary Lupo, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2007 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- OCTOBER 2006 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- MAY 2006 (Elizabeth McBurney, MD)
- JANUARY 2006 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- NOVEMBER 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- JULY 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- APRIL 2005 (Jean Bolognia, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2005 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- SEPTEMBER 2004 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- APRIL 2004 (Sandra J. Read, MD)
- DECEMBER/JANUARY 2004 (Marianne Nelson O'Donoghue, MD)
- APRIL 2003 (Marianne Nelson O'Donoghue, MD)
- FEBRUARY 2003 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
- SEPTEMBER 2002 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
- MAY 2002 (Lenore S. Kakita, MD)
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