Dear Members,

            As we find ourselves well into 2024, it is hard to believe that we've reached the halfway point of our MSRT year. And yet, our calendar confirms it is somehow April and just over halfway through this board’s term. This period has been marked by significant behind-the-scenes efforts for our society, and the next six months will begin to set the stage for the path of the MSRT.

            When I was sworn in as the President of our esteemed society in September, I was not only honored but also deeply appreciative of the opportunity to work with the diligent and dedicated individuals who form the backbone of the MSRT - our board of directors, committees, and all other positions. Together, this team believes in the importance of professional societies like the MSRT. It's your support that keeps us advancing our advocacy efforts, pushing for our legislative goals, and providing membership resources. Your passion for our field inspires us to keep working for you, our valued members.

Our profession is woven together by the hard work and dedication of radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, radiologists, educators, students, and all others in the radiologic sciences. Each of you plays a crucial role in advancing our field, and we are proud to have such a diverse and talented membership. Every day, we work in high-stress, high-stakes positions where what we do impacts the lives of our patients. As professionals, we deliver services that make a difference. As a professional society, the MSRT wants to make a difference for you.

We have been hard at work on various efforts these last six months. As a society, we are aware that the world has changed. I spoke to our need to ramp up our social media and focus on our online presence when I took on the role of President. Our webmaster and our social media committee have been laying the groundwork to build on our corner of the internet. We are continuing to develop this, planning to incorporate video content and other upgrades. Our legislative committee has been laser-focused on our efforts to advocate for our professionals and our patients. Our Annual Meeting Committee and our Student Affairs Committee are setting up a plan for our future meetings that will honor our long-time traditions while ensuring that we can grow as a society with you.

The world is in a time of change. The MSRT is right along with it. Change is hard and it is scary. But it is necessary to progress and thrive. We are lucky, we are in a profession that continues to develop as quickly as technology advances. We are at the heart of new health care in a way that most professionals are not. Our ability to meet these changes shows that we are a resilient bunch, who will march into the future and meet any challenge. I know that will show through as we advance our society in a way that can meet our members where they are and continue to strengthen our profession.

Thank you to everyone for sharing this journey with us. More details will be forthcoming regarding our legislative efforts, our upcoming summer elections, and this year’s Annual Governance Meeting and Past President’s Banquet. We have so much planned to share with you going forward, and I am grateful to everyone who is a part of our wonderful society.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Richmond R.T.(R)(CT)

MSRT President