June 10, 2009
Chapter 7 Members,
Thanks to all who attended the LSRC state meeting in Baton Rouge.  It was a tremendous success. So many members of the LSRC board of directors worked very hard to provide an excellent educational opportunity, great food and entertainment.  What better way to thank them than to remain active in the society and spread the word that we are going to remain professionally strong by increasing our membership. The LSRC membership drive is now going on and asking each chapter to get the word out about the vouchers available at a discount to new members. If anyone is interested in taking advantage of the discount please contact me by e-mail at rpgaudet161@yahoo.com.
RT department managers-I would be happy to come and speak at your next department meeting to help explain the importance of what it means to remain professionally strong and how the AARC can help.
There is no better time than now to pull together as a society. Higher education and healthcare are being targeted with more than their fare share of state budget cuts so we must be willing to take time out of our busy schedules to contact our legislators and let them know that the decisions they make today will ultimately affect costs, quality and access to healthcare tomorrow.  You can contact your state legislators by going to http://house.legis.state.la.us and http://senate.legis.state.la.us.   to let them know your concerns about the impact of the cuts and how vital it is to secure the future of the Nicholls Respiratory Program which has proven its success for many  years.
Keep checking the website for more information.  Also be sure to visit the AARC and LSRC website as often as possible to stay informed and connected.
As always thanks for your support!
Robin Gaudet, BS, RRT
Chapter 7 President