Here is the response I received from Dr. English today.  She has put our group's interests on her agenda for the next conference call she has with the board.

Suzanne Y. Yoder, AuD Doctor of Audiology Licensed Audiologist - PA

>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: English,Kristina M [mailto:ke3@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:11 PM
> To: Dr. Suzanne Yoder
> Subject: RE: Audiologists with Hearing Loss
>
> Perhaps the group might like to operate as a "practice community" -- our
> website will have new functionality to facilitate interaction and
> communication. However, if the group feels the need to be more formal, to
> be incorporated with bylaws and a mission statement, etc., that might need
> to be done first. This info helps a lot, and the request is on the agenda
> for a conference call. The group will need to decide what it wants, and
> then we can figure out how to help. If it wants to be an activist voice for
> audiologists with HL, then a practice community may not be the most
> effective way to do that.
>
> Will get back to you!
>
> Kris English, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> The University of Akron
> 181 Polsky
> Akron OH 44325-3001
> PH: (330) 972-6116
> FAX: (330) 972-7884
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