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[email protected] • Web page: www.nasw-md.org FAX: 410.747.0635 The mission of the NASW-MD Chapter is to support, promote and advocate for the social work profession and its clients, for just and equitable social policies, and for the health and welfare of the people of Maryland. Tribute to a Pioneer: Isabelle Fisch BY PEGGY POWELL She didn’t give up on anyone, no mer Director of Baltimore Coun- matter the circumstances. “She ty DSS, remembers well this spe- elfless. Pioneering. All- was one of those people who just cial woman who was a giant in embracing. These are the fought for everyone,” Muriel re- the profession, a shining exam- IT’S TIME.... S kind of words that come to members. “She fought for the ple for all social workers; Camille Here’s Your Last Chance to Register mind when people think of Isa- underdog and nothing would worked with Isabelle for some 19 for the 2007 Social Work Month belle Fisch. Isabelle, a long-time stop her; not poverty, not men- years. “Isabelle was an outstand- Annual Conference! member of the Maryland Chap- tal illness, nothing. No problem, ing example of a committed and March 23 at the ter, lost a valiant battle with can- no matter what, she was there for ethical social worker. She was a Marriott Hunt Valley Hotel cer in December. These words everyone who needed help,” she role model for people coming into See Page 6 for full conference are repeated time and time again continued.