From Exec. Director / 2003 Goals

[Guest guest]

January 1, 2003

Hello to all,

Starting today, a daily reading, thought, mediation, etc., will be posted to

promote a point of discussion in your posts. It will also be part of the

discussion at the nightly chat room. I know, hundreds of you have regularly

made an effort to drop by the chat room every night to find no one there.

Well, I had so much fun at the NYE party last night that I'll be back. The

nightly discussion takes place ion the chat room from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. The

room, however, is available 24/7 for your use.

We have received many letters from the members requesting the room be

moderated so real time chatting can occur. They reminded us that the PAI has

taken a proactive approach to achieve its goals of providing support,

information, and advocacy to those suffering with the disease of

Pancreatitis. The PAI top5plus5 library of information offers extensive

resources to promote informed health care decisions. The PAI top5plus5 Chat

room offers an ad free environment to promote networking and peer support. It

should be utilized for all it offers.

We want you to know that the PAI does read your letters and takes in to

consideration your suggestions and recommendations. We can't guarantee that

the Chat room will be moderated during that hour, but we will make our best

effort. The administration also suffers with Pancreatitis and the

inconsistent pain that affects us makes it impossible to make any 100%

commitment. We'll do out best.

The PAI has several goals for 2003. I feel strong that they will come to

fruition. That is because of so many people's willingness to help and give

that extra %. A few of those goals are:

1. Finalize nonprofit status, obtaining 501C3 certification.

2. Establish an incorporated accounting department.

3. Implement easy pay systems through the website to accept financial

donations, sell merchandise, deliver money to Representatives for state

support, and more.

4. Publish the PAI Guide to The Care & Treatment of Pancreatitis.

5. Implement the Pancreatitis in the Schools Project with federal grant

assistance.

6. Extend the PAI services to focus on community outreach, speakers bureau,

hospital visitation program, local face to face support groups, and telephone

support.

6. Establish the Laurie Steinbacher Foundation.

7. Hold the 4th Annual 2003 Annual Symposium on Pancreatitis.

8. Establish joint contract with pharmaceutical firm for Medication

Assistance Program.

9. Successfully have Pancreatitis added to the listing of impairments for

Disability.

10. Establish PAI contact person in each US State.

I look forward to getting to know each of you better and hearing everyone's

story.

May this find you and yours well,

Karyn E. , RN

Founder / Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International

Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1-