In the Chicago area there are several groups to provide networking and support for LC's. Our group.Lactation Resource Alliance (LRA) has been around for atleast 10 years. Attendance fluctuates while membership is much larger. One of the comments I get from members is that it is hard to meet all the commitments, family and work that they are dealt. We try to offer CERP's and only meet every 2 months. No particular day seems to be ideal regardless of what we do. A newsletter provides info about the past meeting and what is being offered in the upcoming get-together. As with any group.church, school etc.there will always be the same faithful attending. We appreciate those that come and continue to mail to those that don't. When I go to conferences I make mention of our group to help informs others. Sharon Lemon, IBCLC Geneva, IL *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html