May 21 2018
A Cautious Sigh of Relief
(May 20, 2018) — It’s basically done. I just finished reviewing the entire PDF version of the CCSG (currently at 1299 pages, but with a another few hundred to be added as some of our data tables get uploaded). We have accomplished so much over the past five years and are in good shape as we head into our next five years. One never knows how a CCSG review process will turn out, but all we can do is our best. I can say without hesitation that we have indeed done so. The grant must be fully uploaded by close of business this Friday, and I am certain we will have the usual collection of last minute “crises” to address this coming week.
So many people have contributed to the proposal, and I am grateful to all of them, both here and up at John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack. But once again, I want to single out Sharon Levy for special thanks. More than anyone, she has organized this massive effort and has spent an enormous amount of time to ensure that every number matches up, and that everything we have written stands up to cross-referencing scrutiny. Thank you, Sharon; I know I can speak for everyone associated with the CCSG in offering my appreciation for your hard work and immense dedication.
I have gotten through the bulk of my opening presentation for the October 17 site visit, and look forward to receiving extensive feedback from many of you as we approach that date. My next task is to finalize a draft of our Strategic Plan. As I described in last week’s blog, the fun just never stops!
I am going to take off during the Memorial Day long holiday weekend, and so I plan to skip next week’s blog. In the meantime, enjoy the warming weather and have a good two weeks!
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