1. The Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists
Annual Business Meeting
March 23-24,2018

2. This meeting will be recorded
Is there any objection from the floor?

3. Agenda Call to Order: Roll call & Establish quorum
2017 Business Minutes & Financial Report
PSRT Accomplishments
Delegate Report (Affiliate & Student Delegates)
PSRT Business

4. Crowne Plaza Greetree-West
Call To Order
The Annual Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. meeting on March 24, 2018 at 12:00 noon
Ramada State College Hotel & Conference Center 1450 S Atherton St, State College, PA 16801
Crowne Plaza Greetree-West
401 Holiday Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220

5. PSRT Board of Directors Helen Bradley-President
Martin Pesce- Chairman of the Board
Susan Wertz- President Elect
PSRT
Board of Directors
Sharon Miller- Vice-President
Marjorie Sawyer- Secretary
Larry “Max” Maxwell - Treasurer

6. PSRT Sergeant At Arms/Parliamentarian William Wentling
Marie Mulvihill- Parliamentarian
PSRT
Sergeant At Arms/Parliamentarian

7. PSRT Student Interns Maria Cortes Sydney Barger Misericordia
Mt. Aloysius
Maria Cortes
Misericordia
Kaylyn Kleinschmidt
Misericordia
Jacob Pasley
Mt. Aloysius
PSRT
Student Interns
Theresa Muir
Mt. Aloysius
Ashley Morchesky
Mt. Aloysius
Tia Lombardo
Mt. Aloysius

8. Recognizing Past Presidents
Sharon Miller
Lorie Zelna
Martin Pesce
Susan Wertz
Recognizing Past Presidents
PSRT
Jane Petroski
Maria Messner
Larry “Max” Maxwell

9. Establishment of Quorum

10. Approval of 2017 State Meeting Minutes
Mardi Sawyer
Secretary
PSRT Meeting held on 3/18/2017
Ramada Inn State College

11. Financial Report LD “Max” Maxwell – Treasurer
Main account= $ 41,743.94
Pay Pal account = $
Total = $ 42,261.86

12. 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

13. *First meeting of the new year
Board Meetings 2017/2018
Annual Meeting Mar. 24
2018
Oct. 10
2017
Dec. 4
2017
Jan. 17
2018
Jul. 28
2017
Mar.
Apr.
May
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Apr. 8
2017
*First meeting of the new year
Sep. 29
2017
Fall Mini Conference
Nov. 4, 2017
Feb. 9
2018
June 15
2017
Most meeting were held via GoToMeeting®

14. PSRT Accomplishments 2017-2018
The PSRT legislative/Advocacy Committee completed the final licensure bill.
Representative Bryan Cutler of Lancaster submitted HB1514
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!!!

15. 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

16. Lobby days in Harrisburg
When: May 1st and June 5th 9:00AM-2:00PM
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

17. 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)
Max 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 VanDolsen - R.T.(N), CNMT
Bernadette Garofola - MEd, R.T.(R)(T)(CT), FASRT 
Michele Egberts- Radiation Safety Officer Nuclear Diagnostic Products

18. 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

19. 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
for more details

20. 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 $
2016 brought the PSRT a total of $
2017 brought the PSRT a total of $
2018 will bring $8, On the up turn

21. 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 Max Maxwell will sit on this committee

22. 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

23. Delegate Report
PSRT Chairman of the board : Martin Pesce, B.S., RT(R)

24. Delegate Report Student Leadership Development Program Delegates:
Shelby Rinaldi (Misericordia)
Tara Fegley (Reading Hospital)

25. 2018 Delegates PA Delegates: Chapter Delegate:
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

26. 2018 Delegates
ASRT Student Leadership Development Program Winners Megan Mary Meckling (Misericordia University) Naejana Carredo (Misericordia University) Alternates: Damaris Krist (CCAC) Danielle Gille (CCAC)

27. Legislative Update
 RA Federal H.R. 4616
H.B. 1545
Sue Wertz

28. Radiation Safety Update RDPAC
Janice Wirth

29. 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 Max Maxwell.

30. There are no by-law changes this year
By-Laws
There are no by-law changes this year

31. PSRT Business Nominations – Felicia Holliday, Chair President-Elect –
Vice-President –
Secretary—
Treasurer –

32. Nomination for President-Elect
Sharon Miller

33. Nomination for Vice-President
William Wentling

34. Nomination for Secretary
Mardi Sawyer

35. Nomination for Treasurer
Larry “Max” Maxwell

36. Business
Installation of Officers

37. PSRT Fall Conference
Location will be in Altoona November 3, 2018 Watch the PSRT website for further details

38. PSRT 2019 Annual Conference & State Meeting
March 22-23,2019 Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel 700 Lackawanna Ave Scranton, PA

39. PSRT Committees Nominating Committee Student Intern 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)

40. PSRT Committees Education Committee Student Poster 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 )

41. 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!

42. Special Thanks Hosting the Registry Review
Paula Scaramozzino EdD, (R)(MR) Department Chair Medical Imaging Mt. Aloysius College Felicia Holliday EdD, RT(R)(CT) Associate Medical Imaging Mt Aloysius College
Judges of the Student Poster Contest
Karen Williamson
Janice Wirth
Rachel Fry

43. Special Thanks To all of the committees Webmaster: Sue Wertz
Photographer Michael Guinard of MikeG Photography
Student interns and volunteers
All that helped make this professional society meeting a success!!!

44. UPMC Altoona Radiology New Look Uniform and embroidery
Vendors and Sponsors
PARM
INFAB
MIC GE
MedServPlus/Samsung
Supertech
RadComm 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

45. New Business

46. Check out the PSRT Website and Social Media pages for the latest news and updates throughout the year

47. 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.

48. Adjournment
Thank you for your support and we look forward to another year of serving the PSRT