Thank you, Marsha.  Of course, I could research what all those 'letters' mean, 
but, boy, that would be a lot of work!

When I asked my initial question about all the letters and designations, I didn't 
realize I was opening up a can of worms (although, experience ought to tell 
me by now that I am prone to this type of thing!  ;~>).  This is obviously a 
hot-button, passionate issue for many people in this field.

At this point, I understand a lot more about all the designations and what 
many of them stand for, but I'm at a loss to know what to do about it, if 
anything.  Part of me wants to go stick my head in the sand and just do what 
I can in my own community; but another part wants to push for change.

Hypothetically speaking, if I decided to pick my head out the sand, what 
approach should I take?  Where would I write?  With whom should I 
volunteer?  What's the best network strategy...or...is it already too late?

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