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The Times They Are A-Changin'

I think this year, more than ever, we have all been faced with the need to change. There are a number of quotes about change but the underlying message is the same- change can be difficult but it's unavoidable so get used to it. For me, I was poised to coordinate my first ASET Annual Conference. I planned for it to be in-person, as is our norm, and even better in sunny San Diego. Not so fast! I mean tell the truth, did anyone actually expect to be living through a pandemic? (Side note- if you answered yes, shoot me an email because I want to take you to Vegas with me!) So my plans for the Annual Conference have changed! 
ASET will be hosting our first ever Virtual Conference. I'll admit this has been nerve-wracking. We have been planning and practicing, practicing and planning but I can't predict all the possible things that could go wrong. I'd like to think what else could possibly go wrong, I mean come on, a pandemic, are you kidding me? However, I am a realist (my husband says pessimist) and so I am making sure we are ready to change at a moment's notice. We have a plan A, plan, B, and a plan C. I figure if we get to plan D, I should plan to just change jobs! During all this planning, I've learned to accept change. I know it's not easy but have found the sooner I get out of my own way and move forward the better. I can sympathize with every one of you who are facing changes, both professional and personal, during these uncharted times. 
I hope that for you what will remain constant is that you can count on ASET. ASET continues to be committed to providing you education, advocacy, and more. If you haven't visited the ASET website or evaluated your member benefits in a while, I encourage you to do so: www.aset.org. This year we've added free resources on LTM coding changes and how to adapt to practice changes during a pandemic. We've also made available additional free CEU opportunities. And, of course, shameless plug, we have the first ever Virtual Conference coming your way this month with a registration deadline of August 17th. 
I hope to see you during the Virtual Conference, but if you can't attend know the ASET staff is ready and willing to support you even when 'The Times They Are A-Changin.'

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  1. AnonymousAugust 7, 2020 at 4:53 PM

    Hi I am a long time ASET member & have registered for the Friday session. Will I receive a zoom invite?

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