What a busy few months we have had as the LSRT! Over the first three months of this year, the Board has worked very hard to complete preliminary work on two programs that are designed to help the LSRT, as the affiliate of the ASRT, strengthen our organization. The first of the two programs is to assist the affiliate in organizational development. We have prepared a plan for the next year to grow in areas of membership, communication to our members, and to update some of the organization’s (very out dated and non-functioning) equipment. The affiliate’s plan was approved by ASRT and funded for the next year. It is our hope to further grow the affiliate in these same important arenas by continuing in this ASRT program for the years to come as well. The second program is also developed and sponsored by the ASRT to help our affiliate with advocacy issues occurring within the state and region. As of this week, our prepared goals for this program were also accepted by the ASRT and we will be working hard to use the accomplishments of these goals to support and grow professional standards set in our state.

     For the remaining portion of the year, it is my intent to work closely with two task forces created this year. Tasked with gauging the needs of the members from the organization and finding a way to better reach all of our members with continued professional publications and news updates, these task forces will begin work this month for the LSRT Board. The Membership Task Force will assist me in meeting with you, gaining feedback from you, and finding the best solutions to help the LSRT Board better meet YOUR needs in the future. The Marketing and Advertising Task Force will also review current methods of reaching our members regarding news, quality CE educational opportunities, and meetings to find out what works or areas that we can grow! Look for regional meetings starting in January that are close to you and come see us, give your opinion, and help us become current and useful to everyone throughout our state. 

     Lastly, it is very important to me that all of our members stay knowledgeable in all of the changes that are happening throughout the nation that is and will affect our professional standards and how we as Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals practice. At the upcoming Midwinter Meeting in Shreveport, I will giving a short update for all of the current regulatory, legislative, and practice standards changes that are currently being implemented, discussed, and decided upon. It is my goal to begin to use all of the communication channels currently available to us (Facebook page, Emails, Print Publications, and Website) to keep you informed.

     Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you in this capacity and please contact me with your suggestions, concerns, or comments. I am always willing to find ways that we can serve you and our organization better. Also get involved- we have many positions, committees, and other areas that we need YOU! The LSRT can only be as strong as our membership’s involvement, so JOIN ME! 

Respectfully, 

 Jaclyn Verret Peters, MSRS, ARRT RT (R)

LSRT President 2014-2015

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