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!
Notes from the BOT
The holidays bring a unique perspective to all that we do. This week I’ve had several calls and even more emails concerning a vast array of association activities. Many of the other, non-AAPA activities, in my life orbit around holiday preparations. Oddly, the two frequently intersect. Not that any of my personal holiday preparations are directly connected to the AAPA. Rather, as I engage in holiday planning activities aimed at caring for my family, I am drawn closer to all the relationships that make up my life, including the relationships that I have formed, and highly value, as a member of this association.
I’d like to convey my sincere gratitude to our volunteers who give of themselves to lead this association. And, I’d like to say thanks to you, our members and partners, for your continued loyalty to this association and profession. May all of you have the very best holiday season! - Jon H. Wagner, BOT Chair
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!
