Reviews are essential

Spending most of the last three days and evenings working up through the proposals for sessions, I have come to more fully realize what a vital service our 178 OBTC reviewers are giving us. The ratings are important, no doubt about it, however, the constructive and detailed comments to the author(s) and to the Program decision makers are essential. One mind, even mine that has been marinated in over 40 years of OB teaching, reading, writing and presenting, could not possibly provide the thoughtful, insightful attention each deserves. We are giving each proposal three blind reviews. More, when I see issues that need one more point of view to settle my mind on a go, no go decision. Many of you who see this post are among our reviewers. Please know that your timely attention to this opportunity to shape OBTC 2008 makes this critical step in our building process almost pleasant! Thank you.