Dear Members
It is my great pleasure and honor to write you as the new President of PAPS. Our goal is to achieve a better health and future for sick children through improvements in Pediatric Surgery. For these improvements the PAPS has dedicated to promote the field of Pediatric Surgery and have mutual understanding among us by presenting clinical or scientific abstracts at the Meetings. And the goal of PAPS is also achieved uniquely with fun, informality and emphasis on people. We are family when we meet and the world becomes a small world.
I would appreciate for electing me the new President of PAPS. I would also thank the Immediate Past President Dr. Paul Tam, President-Elect Dr. Harry Applebaum, the Secretary Dr. Walter Chwals and the Treasurer Dr. Kevin Lally. All of them and other members of Board of Directory have been kindly guiding me.
The 2009 PAPS Meeting was fantastic and successful. The high scientific standard, the vibrant city of Hong Kong is a most memorable meeting. We would appreciate Dr. Paul Tam and his organizing team for nice planning and hospitality.
We have been preparing for the 2010 PAPS Meeting to be held May 23-27, 2010 in the seaside city of Kobe. You can enjoy not only scientific program but also social programs such as Japan Night held in the Todaiji Temple(Great Buddha Temple), which is one of world heritages. Beyond that, we can look forward to future Meetings in Cancun, Shanghai, and Newcastle.
My wife Yoshiko and I are looking forward to seeing all of you at the Kobe Meeting in May, 2010.
Naomi Iwai
