American Medical Technologists

I want to share the History of Georgia State Society of AMT (GSSAMT) with our members.

In 1952 the GSSAMT received its charter which gave notification that a great future was expected for its members. On December 4, 1982, the Society met in Macon, Georgia to celebrated 30th anniversary.

The evening began with a Past Presidents' reception which was a warm welcome for old friends who had served the state society for many years. Among the senior members present were Alvin Brantley, 2nd President, 1953 and Norman Allen, 3rd President, 1954. Other Presidents were honored: Martha Lane, Tommy Owens, Lou Queen, Gerald Leonard and Ron Tomberlin.

Members and guests enjoyed a buffet dinner compliments of GSSAMT. Later in the evening Patricia Leonard officially welcomed the members

and guests to a special occasion, stating that it important for all families to know who they are, where they have been, where they are going---

and the GSSAMT was no exception. Historian Martha Lane welcomed the National Board Member Johnny Andrews, AMTIE Board member

Kay Parrot, and South Carolina immediate Past President Joyce Lybrand. Martha Lane spoke about the events and people that had shaped

the State Society. She recalled the past presidents and the years that they served. Marilyn Muse Lynch was the 1st president in 1952, when

some of the first meetings were held under shade trees in the summer. Also noted were awards that had been presented to the Society and its

members: Superior State Society Award, President's Award, Order of the Golden Microscope Award, numerous Distinguished Achievement

Award and Exceptional Merit Awards to the members. The MOST IMPROVED PUBLICATION AWARD to editor Lewis Pratt 1981.

Martha Lane served as Southern District Co-Councillor for many years. Tommy Owens served as National Board member for several years.

AMT Executive Director.

The State Society have seen many changes since 1982: Officers serves more than a one year term and the categories of awards have increased.

. President Diana Kendricks, RMA, Past Presidents: Ron Tomberlin, Lewis Pratt, Shirley Shirley 1986-1988, Hattie Gallon 1988-1990,

Peggy Oiler 1990-1992 and , Cynthia Jones, Herbert Perry. and other officers. Over the years most of the active members have held most

of the positions on the State Board of Directors. Many awards have been received, both National and State: State Honor Roll Award,

Distinguished Achievement , Exceptional Merit, Pillar Awards, Silver Service Awards, Dusty Rhodes Award, Publication Award,

Technologist of the Year Award, RMA of the Year Award, Appreciation Awards, Phlebotomy of the Year Award.

GSSAMT hosted the National Convention in 1976 and 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia. Two State meetings are held per year; one in the Spring and

one in the Fall in hotels, colleges, reference labs (not under trees any more) . The State Society now have computers, cds, dvds,

power point and etc..

I wish I had the time and space to share more with you, because this is a short version of GSSAMT 's History. As Secretary of the Society,

I am proud to be a member of GSSAMT (AMT) the greatest Organization in the USA. I beg you, come join us.

Hattie Gallon, MT (AMT)
Secretary

Spring is finally here and we are gearing up for the national convention in Las Vegas. The dates are July 12-17,1020.It will be held at the JW Marriot Resort & Spa at Summerlin. Rooms are going fast and the hotel cannot guarantee rooms at our discounted rate once our room block has been reached, so if you are planning to attend make your reservations ASAP.

Along other lines, we had a great meeting in Panama City in February. If you have never attended one of our Magnolia Educational Treasures meetings start planning to attend our 2012 one. Eight states (AL, FL, GA. KY. LA. MS, TN,& VA) hold this three-day meeting every other year. You can get around 15 hours of CE at this meeting. If you have speakers, vendors or topics you would like to see at the next Magnolia meeting contact either your state society president or me with the information. We'd love to see you there.

Watch the Officer's Corner each month for a message from GSSAMT officers and Board of Directors.

We hope to keep you informed about issues ,meetings, events, and educational opportunities. Until next month when you will hear from another officer, have a great spring.

Peggy Oiler, MT (AMT)

Vice President GSSAMT

To promote the National Standards of the health care laboratory sciences within the state. To provide opportunity for increasing technical knowledge of our members and to support both National and State organizational goals.

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Matthew Patton, Editor, ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professional, would like to publish articles on advances and changes in the healthcare profession. This would be especially true for the laboratory profession. He would especially like article from members who have been in the field for twenty or more years. However, I am sure as an editor; he would accept articles from some of our younger members. These articles should reflect changes that you have seen taken place over the years. I can remember using oil bath to incubate chemistry test. Now most tests are enzymatic. I can remember inoculating sugars for bacterial testing. Now, this is automated. If you have an article to write about an experience you would like to share, you can contact Matthew at: