Fall 2009

EDITOR'S NOTE

By Jennifer Kaupp, Ph.D.
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Hello,

Happy Holidays. Hasn’t it been a wondrous autumn this year? The seasonal change has lasted longer and been more colorful than I can remember. Everywhere I look there are trees outrageously decked out in reds and pinks, golden yellows, and oranges, beautiful persimmons hanging amongst bare branches, red berries and feasting birds, rose hips, and . . . holiday lights. Oh my.

A glorious autumn is moving into the winter holiday season. It all happens so quickly. MBPA welcomed the season with our annual Holiday Party on December 5th. This year, new board member Dr. Katie Dashtban and her husband hosted the party in their elegant home. We enjoyed beautiful food, fine wines and beers, stimulating conversation, and later, dancing to the Members of Broken English Band. This year the MBPA paid tribute to long-time board member Dr. Art Anton for his dedication and service to the organization. We offered our appreciation to MPBA President Dr. Jim Beckett, and welcomed him as 2010 MBPA President. Thank you Drs. Junell Silver, Katie Dashtban, and everyone who made this party a success.

Read all about what your MBPA Board did last quarter – they have been busy. Thank you, MBPA Board. And thank you, MBPA members, for making this organization special. I look forward to working with you in the coming year.

Jenny