President's Message
Greetings FLSSAMT members!
Happy Holidays & Hannukah!
As this year ends it is time to reflect on what made this year great and what was not so great. What can we do to make 2025 a better year?
The spring 2025 meeting is being held in Fort Lauderdale at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale North, 6650 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Reservations will start soon so, please watch your email for the reservation link! I look forward to having everyone in attendance for the great line up of speakers we have. At this meeting not only will we have great educational sessions, but we will be voting on the delegates for the annual meeting.
The Annual Meeting is in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania July 20-25. Watch your email for details. We are looking for delegates that want to be part of the fun. If you have never been a delegate this is a great way to meet others from AMT in your discipline, make new friends, and get involved in your organization. Please submit your name to me or our FLSSAMT secretary Sheri Daugherty at flssamtsecretary@gmail.com.
Lastly, we are looking for members who want to get involved in the state society by being on some of the various committees. This is your state society so get involved!
Warm Regards,
Rhonda Young, RMA, AHI (AMT)
FLSSAMT President
Editor's Message
Hello FLSSAMT
First, I would like to say our hearts go out to those affected by the horrific flooding in our Southern District neighboring states. It is the season for such destructive storms and as neighbors and friends, bound together by our mutual AMT membership, I would like to encourage those who can, to donate to your favorite recovery organization – such as the Red Cross and organizations that accept donations to assist those in need. Put out your hands for a help-up to those who need it. To those in need, may you reach out, accept that hand-up. You are not alone. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I do want to let our Florida state society members know that our Fall meeting on SEPTEMBER 27th in the Orlando area is going to be absolutely one you do not want to miss!! Our Scientific committee has outdone themselves with this one- We have an absolutely AMAZING line up of Expert Speakers. Some who are nationally (and internationally) renowned for their works. Experts in their fields of laboratory science and education. The topics are ones you, our members, have suggested, meet CE broker criteria for those licensed members and who will keep you engaged throughout the day! We will be electing new officers and an at-large position for our Board of Directors. Please plan to be there to learn, see friends from around the state, meet new friends, and take part in your State Society government
You may register on this our State Society website or go to americanmedtech.org – tap on CE MEETINGS-select STATE SOCIETIES from the drop down, then FLORIDA. There are 5 possible CEUs for the day. Deadline for hotel reservations is Sept 6th!!! Don’t miss it! Our page on Visit Orlando offers FREE Travel Planning, DISCOUNTS on local dining and attractions as well as discount tickets to the nearby Orlando Parks (Seaworld, Universal, Disney, Fun Spot)
Next, WE ARE EXCITED TO LET YOU KNOW WE HAVE A FACEBOOK PAGE AND are working on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK sites as well. Watch emails from My Communities where you will hear all the news in our state society including links to our social media. LIKE US ON OUR NEW FB PAGE!
Kathleene Hardy, RMA (AMT)
FLSSAMT VP and Online Communications Chair