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Iamaradiologicsciencesprofessional!-DonnaCrum,CSRTPresident&ASRTDelegateWheredoes a radiologic sciencesprofessional gototalkwiththeirpeersaboutthingsthatonlytheyknow? Theygo to a radiologic sciencesmeeting.OnJune23-26,2016hundredsofmedicalimagingand radiation therapy professionals met in LasVegas, Nevada to network, learn and makedecisions that will influence how radiologicscience practitioners across the United Statesperformtheir jobs. Theresounding themeof themeetingexpressedbytheASRTBoardofDirectorsand CEO Sal Martino was “I AM A RADIOLOGICSCIENCES PROFESSIONAL”. As a radiographerand delegate from the state of Connecticut, Iattended the ASRT Educational Symposium andAnnual Governance and House of DelegatesMeeting representing the interests of theradiographersinConnecticut.Wemaybeasmallstate,butweweredefinitelyrepresentedbysomepretty amazing imaging and therapyprofessionals. Diane Kosenko, RT (R)(CT) fromBristolisthecurrentTreasureroftheCSRT,sheisalsotheChairoftheASRTCommitteeonAdvocacyin Radiologic Technology and Region 9 Leader.Kori Stewart, RT (R)(CT) from East Haven, thecurrent Secretary of the CSRT, provided aneducationalpresentation“BiomedicalInformatics

and Imaging Systems in Radiology: Applications,Integrations and Evolution.” Daniel DeMaio, RT(R)(CT) from West Simsbury, current President-elect of the CSRT and the Chair of the ASRTPractice Standards Committee, provided aneducational presentation “Shielding in CT: AnUpdate for 2016.” There were three studentsrepresenting Connecticut in the ASRT StudentLeadershipAcademy:BlendaChurch,aRadiationTherapy student at Manchester CommunityCollege,ElizabethRagozzinoandRachelleBorges,both radiography students at University ofHartford.There were light hearted moments during theannual pin exchange and during breaks in theexhibit hall, but there were also many seriousmoments during open forums, ASRT, ARRT, andJRCERTUpdates,HonorsEvent,andofcoursetheInstallationofOfficersfollowedbythePresident’sReception.Therewerechaptermeetingstoattendwhere various areas of interest specific to ourimaging and therapy disciplines were discussed.Ofcourse,therewastheHouseofDelegateswheretheASRTBy-Lawswerereviewed,amendedand

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President’sMessage&ASRTDelegateReport

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voted on. There was discussion, debate anddecisionsmadeinanefficientorganizedmanner.The United States House of Representatives andSenatecouldtakealessonfromtheASRTHouseofDelegatesonhowtoworktogetherforthegoodofthe whole and not one side or the other. Withleaders like Speaker Mike Odgren and Vice-Speaker Beth Weber leading the House ofDelegates and Kay Crews, the ASRTparliamentarian,manythingswereaccomplished.Please refer to the latest edition of the ASRTScanner to see all of the work that wasaccomplished.So, as I stated in the beginning, “Where does aradiologicsciencesprofessionalgototalkwiththeirpeersaboutthingsthatonlytheyknow?Theygotoameeting!”TheConnecticutSocietyofRadiologicTechnologyMeetingiscomingupOctober1,2016.Thisyear,we’reveryexcitedtohostthisfantasticannual event in a new location: ManchesterCommunity College. Centrally located andconvenient for all, the beautiful campus is theperfect place for medical imaging and radiationtherapyprofessionalstonetwork,learnstate-of-

the-art informationandhelpmakedecisions thatwill affect how you, a fellow radiologic sciencesprofessional will be performing your job in ourstate.Therewillbe7continuingeducationcreditsavailable for our attendees, as well as a shortbusiness meeting. I hope to see you inManchester!Submitted by: Donna J. Crum, MS, RT (R)(CT) –CSRTPresident,2015-2016

MembershipUpdate

Withthemanygreatenhancementstoourwebsite–www.CSRT.us-itisnowpossibletobecomeamemberoftheCSRTatanytimeonline,forafull-year(365days),atthelowcostofonly$30.Manyofourlong-standingmembersroutinelyrenewtheirCSRTmembershipbyattendingourannualconferenceeachfall.Ifyoucametothe2015conference,your$130feeincludedyoureventregistration($100)andyour2015/16CSRTmembership–whichissettoexpireatmidnightonSeptember30,2016.Beginningthisyear,registrationfortheannualconferencenolongerautomaticallyincludesCSRTmembership.Wehave“unbundled”conferenceregistrationandannualmembership,tomakeiteasierforConnecticutimagingandradiationtherapyprofessionalstojointheCSRT-andreceiveafull-yearofbenefits–atanytime!

TorenewyourCSRTannualmembership,pleasevisitourpowerfulnewwebsiteatwww.CSRT.us.

Renew today and continue your support of the radiologic sciences in the

state of Connecticut!

Forinformationaboutnextyear’sASRTEducationalSymposiumandAnnual

Governance&HouseofdelegatesmeetinginOrlando,FL,scheduledforJune22-25,2017,

visit:www.ASRT.org



We’re pleased to report that Connecticut was once againwell represented in this year’s ASRT Student LeadershipDevelopmentProgram.During the JuneHouseofDelegatesmeeting in Las Vegas, NV, Blenda Church of ManchesterCommunity College’s Radiation Therapy program and twostudents from the University of Hartford Radiographyprogram – Rachelle Borges and Elizabeth Ragozzinoparticipatedinthisfantasticprogram.Thesethreestudentswereawardedanall-expenses-paidtriptoLasVegas,wherethey participated in four jam-packed days of leadershipexercises and lectures about the ASRT and our profession.They also enjoyed a ringside seat to all of the HOD actionduringthetwoexcitingbusinessmeetings.The student experience began with an eye-opening day ofeducational lectures. One highlight was a presentationtitled, “Magically Improving the Pediatric MedicalExperience.”LizRagozzinocommented, “Thiswasbyfarthemost interesting lecture that I attended. The speaker talkedaboutincorporating"magical"aspectstothepediatriccrowdduringtheirexams.Hemainlyfocusedonawardingprizestochildrenandintroducedtheideaofdecoratingtheequipmentso it's not so scary for the children. Having themed examroomswouldnot only relax childrenduring their exams, butalsokeepthementertained. I lovedthisandwouldhopethatallpediatricbasedfacilitieswouldimplementthisidea.”

The ASRT Student Leadership Development program is agreatwayforthefutureofourprofession–ourstudents–tolearnmoreabout thegovernanceof theradiologicsciencesprofession. Upon returning home from Las Vegas, Blendacommented, “Iwouldhighly recommend theprogram.ASRTmembership is important in so many ways for new andexisting professionals. Getting to see the behind the sceneslookattheworkthathappenswasgreat.ASRTmaybeawayto track CEU’s, but they are also an important advocate forourcareers.” Weagree,Blenda! Just like theCSRTdoes forradiologicscienceprofessionalshereinConnecticut!Thanksto recent efforts by our Board to engage students in oursociety, our students are learning the value of CSRT andASRT membership. “I would like to spread the word aboutCSRTandhoweveryonecanbenefitfrommembership.IwouldlovetogetmoreRTTsinvolvedsothatfuturestudentscanseethetherapistsrepresentedatastatelevel”.– Blenda Church,SLDPStudent,June2016.

BoardofDirectors:2015-16SeniorBoardMember–BillHennessyChairman–BobGrossman President–DonnaCrumPresident-Elect–DanDeMaioVice-President–JayDerksenSecretary–KoriStewart Treasurer–DianeKosenko

TheStudentCommons

ConsiderrunningforaBoardposition!Thisisagreatwaytotakeanactiveroleinyourprofession!ElectionsforPresident-elect,Vice-President,Treasurer,andSecretarywillbeheldduringthebusinessmeetingofthisyear’sAnnualConferenceonOctober1.Youcandoit–joinus!!

Congratulationstothisyear’sCSRTCollegeBowlwinner:MiddlesexCommunityCollegeTheeventwasheldinMiddletownonApril1,2016.Fiveradiographyprogramscompetedforthisyear’stitle.

Staytunedfordetailsaboutnextyear’sevent!



The 74th Annual Conference of the CSRT is coming –this year in a NEW LOCATION – ManchesterCommunityCollege! Wehaveaveryexciting line-upof speakers thisyear,with topics ranging fromstrokerecovery to imaging the transgender patient. Everwonder what it would be like to work as aradiographeronanNFLsideline?Ourkeynotespeaker,Mr.AnthonyAndersonwillprovideusaninsidelookatthisexcitingwork!New lower cost – we’ve reduced conferenceregistration costs formembers! Foronly$80 (beforeSeptember23)attendeesreceivea fulldayofexcitingand informative CE lectures, catered continentalbreakfast, lunchand refreshments, theopportunity tonetwork with imaging professionals and a chance tocatch-upwitholdfriends!Abrochuredescribingtheday’seventsthatincludesaregistration formwill be arriving tomember’s homessoon. Ofcourse,weencourageyoutoregisteronlineatwww.CSRT.us.Wehopetoseeyouthere!

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SpotlightOn……..TheCSRTAnnualConference

CSRT is the organization in Connecticut that represents the Radiologic Technologist Professionals in the state. Our mission is to provide state of the art education, communication, and legislative representation for our society; while creating public awareness of our integrity, professionalism, and humanitarianism. The purposes of the Society is to advance the science of radiologic technology, to assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education and training, to elevate the quality of patient care, and to improve the welfare and socio-economic of radiologic technologists. These purposes shall not be restricted by any consideration of nationality, race, color, sex or creed. Founded in 1938, the organization has been the instrument for our professionals to share ideas and interests, and network with colleagues, and participate in ongoing educational accreditation.

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Pleasehelpspreadthewordaboutyourstatesociety–theCSRT!PostthisissueofNewslineinyourworkplacebreakroomor

technologistworkarea.Thankyou!



CSRTAwards

The CSRT Awards Committee is composed of 5 dedicatedindividualswhoareeither lifemembersorpastpresidents,eachhavingmorethan10yearsofactivemembershiptotheCSRT.Eachyear,theCommitteeconsidersnomineesfortheJohn Archer and Life Member Awards. The CommitteewishestoremindallmembersoftheCSRTthatnominationsfor these special awards are always welcomed. PleasereviewthecriteriabelowandcontactCSRTPresidentDonnaCrumatdonna.crum@midhosp.orgifyouknowofsomeonedeservingandeligibleforthisimportantrecognition.JohnArcherAwardThisawardwasestablishedin1990inhonorofJohnArcherwho died suddenly.Hewas an outstandingmember of theCSRTwhoservedaspresidentandwasveryinstrumentalinthepursuitoflicensurelegislationinthestate.ThisawardispresentedtoanexemplaryCSRTmemberinrecognitionofoutstandingserviceandcommitmenttotheSociety.ThisworthyindividualmustbeaCSRTmemberforatleasttenyears,havingactivelyparticipatedasastandingcommitteechairperson,andhavingservedontheExecutiveBoard.Inaddition,thecandidatemusthavealsoproducedasignificantimpactontheprofessionofRadiologicTechnology,exhibitedpositivegoals,upheldtheidealsoftheSociety,andattainedalevelofrespectandconfidencefrommembersoftheprofession.CriteriaforJohnArcherAward:1. CSRTmemberwhohascontributedoutstandingservice

totheSocietyforatleast10years.2. Recipient must demonstrate active participation as a

memberofastandingcommittee,servedasacommitteechairman, and held office in the Society, with sucheffortsproducingapositiveimpactontheSociety.

3. Recipientmustpresenthimself/herselfasaprofessionalby carrying forth the goals and ideals of the Societythroughouttheiractionsandtheirworkenvironment.

4. Nominations must be submitted to the AwardsCommittee five (5) months prior to the AnnualConferenceforconsiderationinthatyear.

5. The Awards Committee will review nominatedcandidates and submit a recommendation to theExecutiveBoardforapproval.

6. OnlyoneJohnArcherAwardwillbegivenannually.7. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay

ormaynotbegivenannually.

LifeMemberAwardOver the years, the Connecticut Society of RadiologicTechnologist has had some exemplarymemberswho havelaid down a solid foundation for the Society to buildupon. For many years of their professional lives, thesemembers were hard-working, never-tiring leaders whomoved the Society forward. They have lifted our Society,giving it strength and dignity. This award honors theseindividuals.Lifemembers shall not pay dues andwill haveallprivilegesandobligationsofsocietymembers.CriteriaforLifeMemberAchievementAward:1. Thisaward isgiven toanactivememberof thesociety

who has performed outstanding continuous service tothesocietyforatleasttwenty(20)years.

2. This individual has demonstrated active participationhaving served as a chairman of a standing committee,held office, and produced a positiveimpact on thesociety.

3. Candidate's name will be submitted to the AwardsCommittee. Confidentially, the Awards Committee willevaluatetheindividual’srecordofserviceusingapointsystem.

4. The nominated candidate may be asked to submit asocietyresume.

5. If necessary, letters from four (4) Executive Board orpastpresidentsfromthecandidate’seramaybeusedtoverify and document thecandidate's activities, benefitsand accomplishments related to thecontinuingimprovementoftheCSRT.

6. Life member candidate will be voted upon by theExecutive Board, following the recommendation of theAwardsCommittee.

7. Life member candidate must have a 3/4 vote of theExecutiveBoardtobeapproved.

8. OnlyoneLifeMemberAwardwillbegivenannually.9. AtthediscretionoftheExecutiveBoard,thisawardmay

ormaynotbegivenannually.

TheCSRTAnnualConferenceisjustweeksaway.Nominateyoureligible&deservingcolleague….TODAY!



BylawsCommitteeOurBylawsCommitteewishestoproposearevisiontothemembershipregistrationprocess.Ournewwebsiteprovidesuswiththeabilitytoimplementa“rollingmembership”process,wherebyanindividualmayregisterforCSRTmembershipatanypointintheyear.Onceregistered,themembershipiseffectivefor365calendardays.Memberswillreceiveautomatede-mailreminderstorenewtheirannualmembership.PleasereviewtheproposalbelowandforwardanycommentstotheCSRTBoardthroughthe“ContactUs”linkonourwebsite(www.csrt.us).ThecompleteBylawsoftheCSRTmayalsobefoundonourwebsiteforyourreference.Theproposalwillbevotedonduringthebusinessmeetingofthisyear’sAnnualConferenceonOctober1atManchesterCommunityCollege.

ARTICLEVI:MEMBERSHIPFEES

TheduesformembersshallbeofsuchamountsasarerequiredbytheCSRT.Duesforallmembers,establishedbytheBoardofDirectors,requireadoptionbyatwo-thirds(2/3)voteofthemembersvotingataCSRTbusinessmeeting.A.Application/membershipfeesshallbeestablishedbytheBoardofDirectors.B.Noticeofaproposedduesincreaseshallbegiventothemembershipthirty(30)daysinadvance.C.TheannualduesforallmembersshallbedueandpayableinadvancebyOctober1.C.Membershipdueswillbeeffectivefor12monthsfromdateofapplicationormembershiprenewal.D.Anypersonwhoisinarrearsafter90daysshallbedeletedfrommembership.

UpcomingEvents

AnnualCSRTConference–ManchesterCommunityCollegeSaturday,Oct.1,2016

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TheBoardiscurrentlyplanningadditionalCElecturesfortheFall&WinteratexcitingConnecticutvenues.ContactusifyouhaveagreatideaforaCEevent!

Visitourwebsite,www.CSRT.usforthelatestinfoupcomingevents!

Rationale:1. Rollingmembershipwillprovideincentivetojoinatanytime

andgetafullyear’sbenefit.2. Willincreasemembership.3. Willimproveefficiencyofthemembershipprocess

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