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Yes, I heartily agree these ladies deserve our appreciation. I'd also like to mention Ollie Miller from our British Columbia office, great lady recently retired. One comment in the digest has stuck with me, he mentioned the many people who contribute w/o expectation of recognion. Valid point, BUT I started thinking recognition of the individual often results in a chance to promote our causes. An example, if I may from my own (I heard that) experience. Our small town hosted the provincial games for disabled athletes last summer... I was asked to write an original song. With help from a number of talented people "Dream Warriors" was very well rec'd. Looking goofy in my Gilligan hat ( hiding my Pallidotomy scar) I was interviewed a number of times , opportunities for me tocomment on my surgery and my pet peeve- the mult million $ royal Commmission on new reproducctive technology with important recommendations on foetal cel l transplants. (Bogged down in our useless Senate !!) Sorry. My feeling is the key to our success in lobbying, o r promo is to appear as and become a larg organized, powerfull, motivated political force! That needs publicity! Parkie of fhe year is a good start!! T hanx for the soap box. Bill