Sorry for the delay in posting this. the original came back?! In response to hannah's post: I got the same letter here in Illinois. I also recall receiving a similar request last year or in 95 for a trip to the Far East which I believe was sent to APSO Lamaze members. (Sorry I can't remember where but I recall that Chris Mulford represented ILCA). It must be a bulk mailing to ILCA members.I'm sure there are many others who have received this request and would like to go, but who makes that kind of $$? Maybe we could have a lottery or something to grant funding to an ILCA member who would like to go. But with ILCA's recent financial problems (operating funds of only $27K according to the Globe) I hope they are more financially prudent in the future. and that includes scholarship funds. Mary Kay Smith Romeoville, IL