Notes from the BOT
Recently I enjoyed watching a video posted by a friend in San Diego. A few days later I was having a conversation with one of our leaders who lives in the Northeast. Taken merely on the grounds of contrast, San Diego attire this time of year is flip-flops, shorts, and a t-shirt as opposed to those in the Northeast wearing a thick jacket, gloves, hat, boots, etc…
I know the cold weather can be fun… but, inserting some contrast can be a very good thing. May I suggest, for those who have endured some cold temperatures this winter, that you take a look at the spring meeting in San Diego. This meeting, although packed with 15 lectures over two and a half days, gives you the opportunity to enjoy some warmer weather, all in the backdrop of a beautiful hotel and city. And, you won’t have to lose any sleep wondering whether or not your credits are eligible for recertification! - Jon H. Wagner, BOT Chair
IT Buzz
Well, a New Year is about to descend upon us. And with this New Year, we have introduced a new technology to our membership in the form of an interactive online journal. Have you had a chance to check it out yet? Everything you need is accessible at the click of the mouse, including the CME quiz associated with Barbara Dufour’s article, links to sponsors and email addresses to our BOT and chairs. The link to this journal is located in the Publications area of the Members Only section. Check it out and tell us what you think! Coming up in 2012 – Online Learning! Keep your eyes open for this one! You aren’t going to want to miss it!
Members in the News
In September 2011, Gerald "Jerry” Phipps, PA(ASCP) was elected as president of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. NAACLS is the agency which accredits Pathologists’ Assistant Training Programs. Jerry has been representing the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants in NAACLS since our early negotiations which eventually led to NAACLS accreditation for the training programs. He has held leadership positions within the AAPA much of his professional career. His term of office within NAACLS will end in September 2013. -Posted 12/6/2011
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Steven Suvalsky, MHS, PA(ASCP) was recently honored by his hospital with an “ACE” (Always Committed to Excellence) award for his volunteer hours during the Gunther Von Hagen’s “Body Worlds-Vital” exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. Steve volunteered 69 hours on Sunday afternoons sharing his pathology interests with all ages of interested participants.
Here is the nomination he received by a coworker, “In September, my husband and I attended the Science Center’s Body World Vital display. As we entered, I recognized a fellow employee, Steve Suvalsky. Initially, I thought he was also a visitor, but as I got closer I saw he was dressed in his white lab coat and people were crowded around him. He was answering questions about diseased organs and how the body functioned. I listened to him interact with the public for quite some time and was amazed at his knowledge, patience, thoughtful demeanor and insightful answers. I was also amazed to discover Steve had been volunteering every weekend since it opened in May! Thank you, Steve, for sharing your precious gifts of self, knowledge and time. You certainly inspired all who were lucky enough to have you as their personal mentor/educator at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.” (Steve pictured above with coworker nominator.) -Posted 11/29/2011
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Have you or someone we know done something newsworthy? We want to know when ANY of our members have made it into the news, whether work related, or for a worthy cause. This is an organization for the members, by the members, and we want to know about YOU!
