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Welcome to E-Signals, the electronic newsletter sent
quarterly to the membership and those who support
the efforts of the SMRT. E-Signals is produced by
the volunteer SMRT Newsletter Committee with the
support and assistance of Jennifer Olson, Associate
Executive Director, Mary Keydash, Publications
Director, Linda O-Brown, SMRT Coordinator, Sally
Moran, Director of Electronic Communications and the
entire staff in the Berkeley, California, USA office
of the ISMRM and SMRT.
In this issue educational opportunities, business of
the society and MR Safety are discussed. We begin
learning about educational opportunities from
President Ben Kennedy as he describes the
educational opportunities presented by the SMRT.
Plans for the 2014 Annual Meeting are well underway
and you are invited to participate by Program Chair
Rhonda Walcarius and Education Chair Sheryl Foster,
Joint Forum Co-Chair, Jim Stuppino explains the
topic that will be addressed in Milan. Anne Marie
Sawyer continues her gargantuan efforts in producing
Home Study materials that have evolved much since
the original quarterly pieces. The Home Studies and
video continuing education materials are available
online as a member benefit and in limited form for
non-members. Updates of educational activities are
posted on the SMRT website as pointed out by Kendra
Huber, Chair of Regional and Local Chapters. Use
social media to keep current with the actions and
happenings of the SMRT.
Wearing multiple hats Vera Kimbrell files her
reports. For the first time the ISMRM has invited
the SMRT to partake in the Outreach Program. As SMRT
Safety Officer, Vera relates her experience in
Cartagena, Columbia. Serving as Past-President and
Chair of the Nominations Committee she requests that
all SMRT members in good standing vote for the
candidates of their choice. The future of the SMRT
is determined by the leaders selected from the
membership.
We welcome back MR Safety expert, Frank Shellock who
shares interesting information for the MR
Technologist/Radiographer.
As always your comments and suggestions as to topics
and content are welcome.
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