Texas State Society Of The American Medical Technologists

Texas State Society of the American Medical Technologists (TxSSAMT) is an nonprofit and unincorporated constituted state society of the AMT. Its purpose shall be to advance the principles and standards of AMT and to promote educational and social advantages for its members.

All allied health professionals certified with AMT residing in the Texas are members of TxSSAMT.

TxSSAMT holds conventions and meetings twice a year at different locations in the state. For more information regarding conventions and meetings select either Meetings or Calendar of Events for a list of future meetings.

The Meeting Agenda and information for the Spring Meeting to be held on Medical Center LaQuinta San Antonio April 18 - 19, 2008 will posted on the Meeting Agenda page as information is received. Directions, Hotel Accommodations, and Pre-Registration Form will be posted as soon as available. $99/night includes hot breakfast and free parking, free high
speed internet. Eight miles from Riverwalk/etc

Phone: Direct 210-525-8090; Say you are with TxSSAMT.

A Message from Your

President

Not only has spring sprung, but more than one-third of 2008 is now history. When I was growing up, my grandmother would tell me that the older you got, the faster time went by. I did not understand that then, but I am here to tell you now that truer words were never spoken!

The Spring TxSSAMT meeting this past weekend was truly a great experience. I want to thank Jeff Lavender for all the time and effort he put into making this meeting such a success. There were sessions to meet the interests of each discipline as well as general sessions for all. We were much honored to have Chris Damon, the AMT executive director, join us, not only as a guest, but as a presenter. Many thanks, Chris.

As you all know, AMT (and TxSSAMT) is an organization run by the membership. This meeting was the time that nominations were made for officers for the 2009 -2010 term. The names, with pictures and brief biographies will be in the summer New Texan. Please read them and make careful consideration of who you want for your new officers. You will receive a ballot this summer with the candidates’ names on it. Please, please, please be an active member of YOUR organization and mark the ballot and return it to the address on the reverse side. If you would rather, place the ballot in an envelope and then address the envelope to the Chairman of the Board. The ballots must be returned to the Chairman of the Board by September 1, 2008.

Besides new officers, new committee chairpersons will be appointed at the spring meeting next year. A brief description of the committees follows:

If you think you might like to serve on one of these committees, please let a board member know.

This summer, the national educational symposium and business meeting will be in Providence, Rhode Island July 7 - 12. If you are going, please remember to take “Texas Treasures” to be put in a basket for the Tuesday night social. Taffy Durfee has volunteered to collect the goodies and assemble the basket when we get there. If you have not signed up as a delegate, but think you might be able to attend, please let one of the board members know so we can get your name on the delegate list.

Make plans now for the fall State meeting October 3 -4 in Nacogdoches at the Fredonia Hotel-room rate is $83 per night, plus tax.






[Main] [About AMT] [Board of Directors] [Meetings] Hall of Fame [News] [Calendar of Events] [Handy Links] [Scrapbook]	Main NOTE: Legislative Alert! See News Last Edited: 05/03/2008 Texas State Society of the American Medical Technologists (TxSSAMT) is an nonprofit and unincorporated constituted state society of the AMT. Its purpose shall be to advance the principles and standards of AMT and to promote educational and social advantages for its members. All allied health professionals certified with AMT residing in the Texas are members of TxSSAMT. TxSSAMT holds conventions and meetings twice a year at different locations in the state. For more information regarding conventions and meetings select either Meetings or Calendar of Events for a list of future meetings. The Meeting Agenda and information for the Spring Meeting to be held on Medical Center LaQuinta San Antonio April 18 - 19, 2008 will posted on the Meeting Agenda page as information is received. Directions, Hotel Accommodations, and Pre-Registration Form will be posted as soon as available. $99/night includes hot breakfast and free parking, free high speed internet. Eight miles from Riverwalk/etc Phone: Direct 210-525-8090; Say you are with TxSSAMT. A Message from Your President Not only has spring sprung, but more than one-third of 2008 is now history. When I was growing up, my grandmother would tell me that the older you got, the faster time went by. I did not understand that then, but I am here to tell you now that truer words were never spoken! The Spring TxSSAMT meeting this past weekend was truly a great experience. I want to thank Jeff Lavender for all the time and effort he put into making this meeting such a success. There were sessions to meet the interests of each discipline as well as general sessions for all. We were much honored to have Chris Damon, the AMT executive director, join us, not only as a guest, but as a presenter. Many thanks, Chris. As you all know, AMT (and TxSSAMT) is an organization run by the membership. This meeting was the time that nominations were made for officers for the 2009 -2010 term. The names, with pictures and brief biographies will be in the summer New Texan. Please read them and make careful consideration of who you want for your new officers. You will receive a ballot this summer with the candidates’ names on it. Please, please, please be an active member of YOUR organization and mark the ballot and return it to the address on the reverse side. If you would rather, place the ballot in an envelope and then address the envelope to the Chairman of the Board. The ballots must be returned to the Chairman of the Board by September 1, 2008. Besides new officers, new committee chairpersons will be appointed at the spring meeting next year. A brief description of the committees follows: Membership – responsible for sending state certificates and welcoming letters to new members Publications – works with editor on The New Texan Legislative – keeps up with government issues that affect our professions; stays in touch with state government officials Proctor – makes sure proctors are available when needed at schools to oversee pencil and paper exams Placement – helps those seeking jobs connect with facilities needing medical personnel Convention – makes arrangements with hotel and works with local host(ess) in setting up educational meetings Awards – evaluates membership and submits nominations to national for awards given at the National meeting Scholarship and Writing Awards – reviews applications and articles submitted. Writing awards given in the spring and scholarships given in the fall If you think you might like to serve on one of these committees, please let a board member know. This summer, the national educational symposium and business meeting will be in Providence, Rhode Island July 7 - 12. If you are going, please remember to take “Texas Treasures” to be put in a basket for the Tuesday night social. Taffy Durfee has volunteered to collect the goodies and assemble the basket when we get there. If you have not signed up as a delegate, but think you might be able to attend, please let one of the board members know so we can get your name on the delegate list. Make plans now for the fall State meeting October 3 -4 in Nacogdoches at the Fredonia Hotel-room rate is $83 per night, plus tax. Hope to see you all in Providence and or Nacogdoches! Pat There have been visitors to this site this year [Board of Directors] [Meetings] [Meeting Agenda] [News] [Calendar of Events] [Handy Links] [Scrapbook]
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