Hi Phyllis,
I recall our conversation and you are partly correct. ANA is looking for someone to take my place at my request but I have not abandoned ship. Actually, I have been asking for someone to take over (at our meetings) for the last two years! It doesn't take a lot of effort. A group leader decides on a topic for the meeting and recruits an expert speaker on that topic; finds a place for the meeting to be held; and ANA handles mailing out the notice and directions. Sometimes a meeting is just for sharing experiences. This is called a 'Caring and Sharing' meeting. No speaker needed. Meetings can be held in a quiet restaurant, a hospital meeting room, a church meeting room....or a members home. I have had two meetings in my home. Maybe one of you in the Boston area will consider taking over. I'll give you all the support you need...even act as a co-leader if you like. But in truth, you won't need much help. It's pretty easy.
When I came on board, there hadn't been an active Boston chapter for several years because the former leader stepped down and no one took over.
Normally, we would have already had a meeting this year but I have been extremely busy and we will likely only have one meeting this year in August or September so stay tuned.
One more note, I have just had an MRI after watching my tumor for 5 years and after holding the film up to a window, I expect that my dr. will be telling me it's decision time when he gets the report. That's what prompted my visit to this forum.
