Fellow LSRT Members,

Last year brought many challenges for us both professionally and personally. While there will be many more over the next months, I want to first discuss the positives so far. As I contemplate our successes since the start of my term, I know that each of these, however small, would not have been possible without the incredible team that is the LSRT Board and its councils, task forces, and committees. Through each persons’ efforts, we have been able to give you, the members, a free virtual CE event for the first time, offer a member raffle with great prizes, and put on our own NRTW celebration through social media. I know that I had a great time seeing each of you engage through these events, and I hope that you enjoyed them as well.

As for the future, our Legislative Affairs Committee and Advocacy Task Force are working hard to make plans to successfully prevent the opening of our licensure law in Louisiana. While there is still not an official motion in play as of yet, we are told by reputable sources that there will most likely be one in the next state legislative session. Our efforts will be first and foremost, to prevent its opening, and second, to ensure that the changes go into our favor and to the benefit of medical imaging professionals in Louisiana should the law be opened. Continued growth of membership will bring forth more weight in our efforts, so please encourage your co-workers and radiology friends to join.

In less serious matters, we are making preparations for this year’s LSRT conferences. The Midwinter Conference will be held at LSUA Campus this year on March 12, 2022. This event will have events for students including competitions and registry review sessions. For technologists, the event will have a total of 5 ASRT Category A credits and a VIRTUAL option should you not be available to attend in person! Please see our website, lsrt.net, and Facebook page for more details. Our Annual Conference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge on July 14-16, 2022. We also have sponsorships and recruitment opportunities for your business at both events should you be interested. If you have never attended one of our events or it has been a while, give us a try! Our amazing team works so hard to make engaging and meaningful experiences for our guests.

As the start of the year begins, I hope you are blessed with time with your loved ones, wonderful memories, and safe travels. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,

Rebecca G. Hamm, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(CT)

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