April 10, 2008

State Leaders Gather in Dallas
State society presidents and other leaders gathered at AARC headquarters recently to learn more about the Association and how to use AARC resources to more effectively run their state organizations.

Gone Green? Tell Us About It!
Everyone’s “going green” these days—and the AARC wants to know what you’re doing to keep the momentum going. So check out the link to submit your “green” ideas. We’ll publish the best of the best on Earth Day 2008, coming up on April 22.

Violent Home Invasion Takes Life of AARC Member
The AARC was saddened to learn of the death of member Mary Ellen Welsh, who was murdered in a senseless act of violence earlier this month. Welsh had worked with both the legendary Donald F. Egan and the late editor of Respiratory Care, Phil Kittredge, during her long career.

Save Now on Congress Registration
Come this December, there will be no better place to be than Anaheim, CA, for the 2008 International Respiratory Congress. But if you want to save on your registration, now is the time to act. Earlybird discounts end on April 30.

Good Press: AARC Members in the News
Check out our latest list of newsmakers to read all about RTs who are making headlines in their communities. This issue also includes a great link to an interview AARC Associate Executive Director Tom Kallstrom did with Executive Healthcare Manager, and features a couple of hospitals that have garnered coverage for earning the AARC’s QRCR designation.

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