Amen! I am due to re-certify in 2016 by exam for the 4th time! I will be 70 years old then and still feel highly competent and qualified 
as I have worked continuously in the field and kept up both my ILCA and LLLI memberships since 1985, the year I first certified as an IBCLC.

I will be retiring from my WIC P/T job in the Fall.  I too wish the Emeritus status were in place so I might continue to conribute.

Laura Monin BA CLE IBCLC RLC
Alameda County (CA) WIC 



On Aug 10, 2014, at 5:54 AM, Pat Young wrote:

> besides getting better requirements for IBCLCs  who are in  circumstances that don't allow for college courses.
> 
> IBCLC needs Emeritus status!  Those of us who took the first or early exams need a break.  I'll be 75 when my next exam comes up!  There needs to be Emeritus status for people who have faithfully kept up their credential for at least 25 years and are now semi-retired and/or volunteering as IBCLCs.  Or is sitting for the exam 3 times good enough?
> 
> Anyone else have an opinion?  Pat in SNJ
> 
>             ***********************************************
> 
> Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
> To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
> Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
> COMMANDS:
> 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
> 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
> 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
> 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome