The Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Business
The Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Business Meeting March 23 -24, 2018
THIS MEETING WILL BE RECORDED Is there any objection from the floor?
Agenda Call to Order: Roll call & Establish quorum 2017 Business Minutes & Financial Report PSRT Accomplishments Delegate Report (Affiliate & Student Delegates) PSRT Business
Call To Order The Annual Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. meeting on March 24, 2018 at 12: 00 noon Ramada State College Hotel & Crowne Plaza Greetree-West Conference Center 401 Holiday Dr. 1450 S Atherton St, State College, PA Pittsburgh, PA 15220 16801
Helen Bradley. President Martin Pesce. Chairman of the Board PSRT Sharon Miller. Vice-President Susan Wertz. President Elect Board of Directors Marjorie Sawyer. Secretary Larry “Max” Maxwell Treasurer
William Wentling Sergeant At Arms PSRT Marie Mulvihill. Parliamentarian Sergeant At Arms/Parliamentarian
Sydney Barger Mt. Aloysius Kaylyn Kleinschmidt Misericordia PSRT Ashley Morchesky Mt. Aloysius Maria Cortes Misericordia Jacob Pasley Mt. Aloysius Student Interns Tia Lombardo Mt. Aloysius Theresa Muir Mt. Aloysius
Sharon Miller Lorie Zelna Susan Wertz Martin Pesce PSRT Recognizing Past Presidents Maria Messner Jane Petroski Larry “Max” Maxwell
Establishment of Quorum
Approval of 2017 State Meeting Minutes Mardi Sawyer Secretary PSRT Meeting held on 3/18/2017 Ramada Inn State College
Financial Report LD “Max” Maxwell – Treasurer • Main account= $ 41, 743. 94 • Pay Pal account = $ 517. 92 • Total = $ 42, 261. 86
Financial Report Estimated expenses: PSRT Board expenses= $1, 500. 00 Miscellaneous = $500. 00 Hotel = $12, 500 Student Awards = $1, 215. 00 Estimated working balance after meeting $ 26, 546. 86
Board Meetings 2017/2018 Jan. 17 2018 Annual Meeting Mar. 24 2018 Mar. Feb. Apr. Jan. Mar. Feb. 9 2018 Oct. 10 2017 Jul. 28 2017 May. Jun. Apr. Jun. Apr. 8 2017 *First meeting of the new year June 15 2017 Jul. Aug. Jul. Sep. Oct. Sep. 29 2017 Dec. 4 2017 Oct. Nov. Dec. Fall Mini Conference Nov. 4, 2017 Most meeting were held via Go. To. Meeting®
PSRT Accomplishments 2017 -2018 • The PSRT legislative/Advocacy Committee completed the final licensure bill. • Representative Bryan Cutler of Lancaster submitted HB 1514 • ARRT is funding lobbyist for licensure bill – Triad Strategies • PSRT Representatives met in Harrisburg with the DEP • PSRT addressed the House committee on state licensure • Representative Bryan Cutler has introduced the bill!!!
Meeting with the DEP in Harrisburg September of 2017 In Harrisburg at a hearing in front of the House Committee on State Licensure, February 2018
Lobby days in Harrisburg When: May 1 st and June 5 th 9: 00 AM 2: 00 PM Where: The state capital in Harrisburg What: Meet with state legislators Why: To rally support and education those who will be casting votes for our licensure bill, HB-1545
PSRT Committees Legislative/Advocacy Committee • Sharon Miller, M. S. , R. T. (R)(MR)(CT)(M), Chair • Susan Wertz, B. S. , RRA, PRA, R. T. (R)(M)(CV) • Martin Pesce, B. S. , RT(R) • Marjorie D. Sawyer, BS, RT (R) (BD), CBDT • Debra Majetic, M. A. H. E, R. T. (R) • Elaine Halesey -Ed, D. , R. T. (R)(QM) • Gina Capitano, M. S. , R. T. (R) • Maxwell, B. S. , R. T. (R) (CT) FASRT • Maria Messner, B. S. , R. T. (R) (M) • Sheryl Goss - MS, R. T. (R), RDMS, RDCS, RVT • William Sones - R. T. (R)(N), CNMT, RDMS, MBA • Helen Bradley –R. T. (R)(VI)ARRT From the Philadelphia Society we welcome: • Janice D Van. Dolsen - R. T. (N), CNMT • Bernadette Garofola - MEd, R. T. (R)(T)(CT), FASRT • Michele Egberts- Radiation Safety Officer Nuclear Diagnostic Products
Congratulations PSRT!! Based on a nominations submitted by Susan Wertz and Larry Maxwell, The American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Committee on RT Advocacy has selected the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists to receive the 2018 ASRT Award for Outstanding Affiliate Grass-roots Advocacy. This award is given to an ASRT affiliate society that has demonstrated outstanding legislative or regulatory advocacy on behalf of the radiologic sciences community. Notified February 14, 2018
PSRT Accomplishments 2017 -2018 To be implemented for the 2019 PSRT Annual Meeting “PSRT Medical Imaging Professional of the Year Award” • Open to all Registered RT’s in Pennsylvania • Nominations will be open throughout the year • www. psrtonline. org for more details
PSRT Accomplishments 2017 -2018 • PSRT Fall Conference November 4, 2017 • Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) – Free to members – 7 CEUs – Great Speakers – One of the best attended Fall Conferences ever. – Special thank you to Sara Crill • Completed the requirements for the 2018 Affiliate Financial Assistance Program (AFAP) Funds – 2015 brought the PSRT a total of $8539. 00 – 2016 brought the PSRT a total of $8314. 00 2017 brought the PSRT a total of $8105. 00 2018 will bring $8, 135. 40 On the up turn
PSRT Accomplishments 2017 -2018 • PSRT has been asked to provide representatives to be a part of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Patient Safety Authority working group • This working group will study Diagnostic Errors • Sue Wertz and Maxwell will sit on this committee
Delegate Report House of Delegates Meeting Orlando, FL June 22 -25, 2017 PSRT Delegates: • Martin Pesce & Larry “Max” Maxwell Chapter Delegates: • Marjorie Sawyer - Bone Density Chapter Delegate
Delegate Report PSRT Chairman of the board : Martin Pesce, B. S. , RT(R)
Delegate Report • Student Leadership Development Program Delegates: • Shelby Rinaldi (Misericordia) • Tara Fegley (Reading Hospital)
2018 Delegates ASRT Educational Symposium and Annual Governance & House of Delegates Meeting June 21 -25, 2018 Red Rock Canyon Casino and Conference Center, Las Vegas NV PA Delegates: • PSRT Chairman: Martin Pesce, B. S. , RT(R) • PSRT President: Helen Bradley RT (R)(VI)ARRT PA Alternate Delegates: • Lorie Zelna MS, RT (R)(MR) and Debra Majetic MS RT(R) Chapter Delegate: • PSRT Secretary: Marjorie Sawyer BS, RT (R) (BD), CBDT - Bone Density Chapter • PSRT Treasurer: Larry “Max” Maxwell BS, RT(R)(CT) ARRT FASRT CT Chapter • PSRT President-Elect: Sue Wertz BS, RRA/RPA RT(R)(M)(CV) Radiology Assistants Chapter • PSRT Vice-President Sharon Miller MS RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR) Radiology Chapter
2018 Delegates ASRT Student Leadership Development Program Winners Megan Mary Meckling (Misericordia University) Naejana Carredo (Misericordia University) Alternates: Damaris Krist (CCAC) Danielle Gille (CCAC)
Legislative Update • RA Federal H. R. 4616 • H. B. 1545 Sue Wertz
Radiation Safety Update RDPAC Janice Wirth
ASRT Request The ASRT is creating a historical timeline of its affiliates for their museum in Albuquerque. If anyone would like to donate or contribute items to this project, please contact Maxwell.
By-Laws There are no by-law changes this year
PSRT Business Nominations – Felicia Holliday, Chair – President-Elect – – Vice-President – – Secretary— – Treasurer –
Nomination for President. Elect Sharon Miller
Nomination for Vice. President William Wentling
Nomination for Secretary Mardi Sawyer
Nomination for Treasurer Larry “Max” Maxwell
Business Installation of Officers
PSRT Fall Conference Location will be in Altoona November 3, 2018 Watch the PSRT website for further details www. psrtonline. org
PSRT 2019 Annual Conference & State Meeting March 22 -23, 2019 Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel 700 Lackawanna Ave Scranton, PA
PSRT Committees • Nominating Committee – Felicia Holliday, M. S. , RT (R) Chair – Loraine (Lorie) Zelna, M. S. , RT (R)(MR) – Lynn Blazaskie B. S. , RT (R) • Student Intern Committee – – Laura Miller, B. S. , RT (R) Chair David Nixon, M. S. , RT (R) (CT) Stacy Oskam, M. S. , RT(R) Karen Williamson, RT(R)(CT)
PSRT Committees • Education Committee – Paula Pate-Schloder, M. S. , RT(R)(CV)(CT) • Student Poster Committee – Ken Roszel M. S. , RT(R) Chair – Helen Ritchey, B. S. , RT(R)(M)(QM), PMAC – Amber Lenhard M. S. , RT(R)(CT) • Technibowl Committee – Debra Majetic, M. S. , RT (R) Chair – Marcia Curler BSRT ( R ) (CT )
Special thank you to Guest Speakers *Dr. Samah Tadros MD *Dr. Darshit Thakrar MD *Dr. Orrie Close MD *Dr. Sheila Moore MD *Mr. Steven Herrmann MS RT CRA FASRT *Dr. W. Timothy Ward MD *Mrs. Amanda Blevins RN RT(R) *Dr. Andrew Klobuka MD We could not have had this conference with out you!
Special Thanks Hosting the Registry Review Paula Scaramozzino Ed. D, (R)(MR) Department Chair Medical Imaging Mt. Aloysius College Felicia Holliday Ed. D, RT(R)(CT) Associate Medical Imaging Mt Aloysius College Judges of the Student Poster Contest Karen Williamson Janice Wirth Rachel Fry
Special Thanks • To all of the committees • Webmaster: Sue Wertz • Photographer Michael Guinard of Mike. G Photography • Student interns and volunteers • All that helped make this professional society meeting a success!!!
Vendors and Sponsors PARM ·INFAB ·MIC ·GE ·Med. Serv. Plus/Samsung ·Supertech ·Rad. Comm Inc. ·UPMC Shadyside ·Memberplanet · X-ray Lady CE ·UPMC Imaging Services ·UPMC Altoona Radiology ·The Burwin Institute ·Dr. Janet E. Durick MD ·ARRT ·ASRT ·New Look Uniform and embroidery · Thank you
New Business
Check out the PSRT Website and Social Media pages for the latest news and updates throughout the year • http: //psrtonline. org • https: //www. facebook. com/Pennsylvania. Society-of-Radiologic-Technologists • https: //twitter. com/Rad. Techs. PA
Announcement • Student Competition awards and Raffles will be at 4: 30 • Students must be present to win awards • Raffle tickets will also be pulled. Must be present to win.
Adjournment Thank you for your support and we look forward to another year of serving the PSRT
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