Rachel Myr wrote:
> I also think the only way IBLCE will understand how seriously we  
> take this,
> is if there is a noticeable drop in the number of candidates paying  
> fees to
> take the exam.  But this could mean that only practitioners holding  
> some
> other credential allowing them to practice, would be left.  I find it
> exceedingly sad that the legacy of Joanne Scott, who really fought  
> to keep
> our field open to people who were 'direct entry' IBCLCs, is proving  
> to be so
> fragile and of such little worth, in the hands of the very board  
> she helped
> bring into being.
>
> Rachel Myr
> Kristiansand, Norway
>

ILCA, our professional organization, a separate body from the iBLCE,   
has just passed a change to the bylaws, making it necessary to hold  
the IBCLC credential in order to be a voting member.  So, as a  
consequence, those who choose not to renew their IBCLC credential  
will now no longer be able to be voting members of their professional  
organization.  This adds another dimension  for those who are  
troubled by the whole situation with IBLCE.

 From the May 2007 ILCA e-globe newsletter, Volume 15, number 5:
> By-Laws Revision Passes Overwhelmingly
> When balloting concluded in April 2007, ILCA members had voted  
> overwhelmingly (94% in favor) to accept the proposed changes in the  
> By-Laws. The full By-laws are available on the ILCA website,  
> www.ilca.org. The change of greatest significance: ILCA members who  
> will have voting power must hold certification as an IBCLC. ILCA  
> continues to encourage non-IBCLCs to join, to enjoy all of the  
> extensive benefits that membership will bring to those who support  
> mothers and babies with breastfeeding. Anyone who supports ILCA's  
> vision (as a worldwide network of lactation professionals) and  
> mission (to advance the profession of lactation consulting  
> worldwide through leadership, advocacy, professional development,  
> and research) may join ILCA. With the By-laws change, voting (which  
> is used to elect new Board members, change By-laws, or offer  
> resolutions at the annual meeting) is vested in those who have  
> earned the credential for lactation consultation: IBCLC.
>


Anne Altshuler, RN, MS, IBCLC, LLL Leader Reserve
Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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