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Peter A. Rinck
President of the Council

Dear Friends,

Several busy months are behind us and there is much more work in front of us. At the last Council Meeting in June 2011 far-reaching decisions for the Foundation were approved (see the last Opening Letter). Its scope has been widened, and the new flexibility and diversity of the Foundation's mission were considered welcome assets.

Two new activities were given priority and work ensued after the 2011 summer break:

the development of an electronic teaching program for
magnetic resonance imaging on a specialized website; and

a review of the European Magnetic Resonance Award and
possible adaptation to the evolution of the field.

Meanwhile we can present the first results:

a beta-version of the new e-learning website, and
the announcement of the new Pro Academia Prize.

This year's European Magnetic Resonance Award will be presented to Erik Odeblad, one of the early pioneers of medical magnetic resonance.

The activities in Colombia will also continue having high priority. They are a fruitful investment, successful and fulfilling all partners' criteria and desires. They focus on child development, promotion and imparting of health values and proper eating attitudes as well as a sense of community, and on the preparation of children for school.

The work of other chapters runs smoothly, however the arrangement of conferences and public round-table meetings will be re-organized. Details will be presented at the Council Meeting in October 2012.

As always: We are happy about and grateful for any support, be it financial or personal – please do not hesitate to join the team.

Yours truly,