Dear list members: I have been away for about six days and just returned. I started to read mail to catch up. The first message was Ivan's discouraged note ( Ivan I lost your mail address so I can order tape please send to me.) I have so much good news to tell you all but I can not get it done right this minute. I need to collect my thoughts an fill in a few gaps to report as accurately as possible. I will say that I sat in on a strategy meeting to develop an agenda and A COURSE OF ACTION TO SECURE THE UDALL funds. The meeting was Chaired by Dr. Peter Morabito and in attendance were Dr. & Mrs Tom Chase of NINDS, Dr. Abe Lieberman, chief consultant to NPF, Dr. Michael Zigman eminent researcher at University Pitt., Larry Hoffheimer counsel to NPF,Mr. & Mrs Margaret Tuchman strongly motivated individuals who brought ideas, spirit and a determination to find the cure now, Mr. & Mrs Jim Cordy, motivating forces to get it done now, Ken Adikman a strong proponent to Fund the Research. Find the Cure. and the distingistuished Nathan Slewett who's vision over his sterwardship of the NPF has created the largest private source of funds for PD Research and Amelia Mendoza the right arm of Nathan Slewett.and a visionaire in his own right.. More to follow on the out come of the meeting . ?