The Value in Membership

This weeks episode is all about understanding your states affiliate to the ASRT and state representation of the profession. On this episode we got to sit with some of the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologist (LSRT) board to hear what they have done to continue success and the value societies have to offer with becoming a member. Thank you Allison Puente (MSRS, RT, CT), Sarah Barnes (MBA, RT, CT), and Caitlan Clark (MSRS, RT, CRA) for coming on with us and sharing about your society and advocacy! Episode Timeline: (0:36) Introductions. (4:35) LSRT meeting recap and the value having attended this conference, (6:19) LSRT Board members and their start to society involvement (10:54) The value of membership and getting involved. (15:21) Value locations and targeting your audience to optimize attendance. (19:15) The rise of the profession and new student enrollment through state RT/RA programs. (21:11) Who our societies advocate to protect and clearing the confusion of state board vs state affiliate/society. (25:17) Investing in yourself, advocating, and membership dues. (27:19) The cost of hosting a conference, seeking sponsorship, and membership retention. (23:13) Finding passion and higher education through lecturing at conferences. (36:38) Personal benefit of attending in-person conferences and how employers benefit in supporting attendance. (40:18) CEU reimbursement and management support of in-person affiliate lectures. (45:18) Advocacy talks in the work place and opening conversation. (46:38) Current events in the profession and recognizing the concern; finding out how to advocate. (50:47) Closing remarks, If you have any questions on advocacy, joining your states society, value in membership, the RT/RA pathway...or just anything in the profession; just ask! We got you covered, while we may not have the answer we will work hard to find you the right people who do! Visit us at www.collaborationra.com to learn more about us.