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Mr. Bill peters
President
204-237-2649
billp@sbrc.ca
Fellow HeSCANs,
The headlines around the world reflect the devastation currently being experienced
in the southern states - specifically in New Orleans. It is full, front
page news here in Winnipeg. I am certain you all have been reading of this
tragedy, and that your thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
I thought this morning specifically of our good friend Jackson Townsend,
and his colleagues at LSU. We all hope to hear from them soon.
There is some solace found in the way we respond to these disasters. Money
has already started flowing from around the world to aid in caring for the
affected, and in the eventual rebuilding process. We experienced this first
hand in Grand Forks, North Dakota (downtown decimated by flood and fire)
and later downstream in Winnipeg during "The Flood of the Century"
in 1997. Then, we felt the immense support and compassion of both countries,
and are forever grateful. It is not uncommon to experience economic resurgence
following these disasters as well, and we did. There is always hope...
I encourage you all to support the recovery of affected regions - and our
HeSCA family members - any way you can.
Best personal regards,
Bill
Bill Peters
President
Health and Sciences Communications Association
As an association of communications professionals, HeSCA is committed to sharing knowledge and resources in the health and science arenas. The foundation for our network is built upon our unique membership which has created opportunities for unlimited exchange of information and support. The Health and Science Communications Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.