RCSW Featured on "Spotlight on the Sound"

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Spotlight on the Sound is a Seattle radio public awareness program that highlights local organizations making a difference in the community. It is broadcast on Seattle AM radio stations KNTS 1680, KKOL 1300, KLFE 1590, and KGNW 820, and is hosted by David Summers.

The RCSW was recently featured and the episode originally aired on October 20th and 21st, 2012.  David's guests were 2012 RCSW President Greg Carter; RCSW Delegate Carl Hinkson; and RCSW members Linda Wilson and Christopher Teegardin.

Gary Wickman elected to the AARC board of directors

Gary WickmanThe Respiratory Care Society of Washington is very proud to pass on that one of our own, Gary Wickman, has been elected to the AARC board of directors. Head over to our facebook page and pass on your personal congratulations to Gary & good luck

Fall Newsletter is now available

The Fall edition of the RCSW newsletter is now available here.

Vote Gary Wickman for AARC Director-at-Large

Gary Wickman, BA RRT FAARC is on the ballot for Director-at-Large for the AARC. Gary is the director of Cardio-pulmonary Services for Providence, Everett. He as been a member of the AARC since 1984 and has held many positions in the RCSW. Most notably have been Gary's contributions as the chair of the legislative committee. Gary has chaired several national committees including the Chartered Affiliates for the House of Delegates and the AARC Bylaws committee. He is a patient advocate and mentor and would serve the profession well to have him on the AARC BOD.

His roots are here in the Northwest and Gary would bring much needed regional diversity and geographical representation to the AARC BOD. We put together these maps of current officiers and 2013 ballot showing the current geographic representation of the AARC BOD. As you can see, there is little representation of the western states. We encourage every member of WA state to take a few moments and vote for Gary. Voting closes on October 3, 2012.

Mark Your Calendars

Mark your calendars! The 40th Annual Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference & Scientific Assembly is set to happen April 7, 8, & 9 in 2013 at the Double-Tree Hotel in Sea-Tac, WA.

RCSW Wins Summit Award

Santa Fe, New Mexico - The RCSW was announced as the recipients of the 2012 Summit Award for outstanding affiliate at this Summer's House of Delegate's Meeting. This award recognizes a state society as being active in the area's of providing educational opportunities, having an active lobbyist, and other factors. Members of the RCSW Board of Directors will accept the award at this year's AARC Respiratory Congress at New Orleans, LA.

The RCSW at the Puyallup Fair

Are you interested in helping the RCSW promote better lung health? Do you like the Puyallup Fair?

The RCSW has been provided a health booth at the 2012 Puyallup Fair and we are presently seeking individuals from the Respiratory Care profession to help organize and staff the booth! Our primary goal is to provide information and education to the general public on pulmonary health promotion and disease prevention. Volunteers will received one free admittance to the fair.

The dates are September 7, 8, and 9th. Hours 10am-10pm. Each shift at the booth will be three hours (10-1, 1-4, 4-7, 7-10). We can have two to three volunteers at a time. If interested, please fill out this form (in pdf format) and submit using the email button on the form.



39th Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference Presentations

The 39th Pacific Northwest Regional Respiratory Care Conference Presentations are now available for review in the Conference Presentations Archive .

2012 RCSW Advanced Degree Scholarship Recipients

Join the RCSW in congratulating the recipients of the Respiratory Care Society of Washington Advanced Degree Scholarships for 2012, Toni Larson and Maryna Haydash.

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RCSW Establishes New Award to Recognize Outstanding Professional Service

The Robert A. Bonner Award for Outstanding Professional Service award was established by the Respiratory Care Society of Washington to recognize outstanding contribution to the profession and practice of respiratory care in Washington State. Announced at the 2012 annual business meeting held at the 39th State conference in Spokane, this will be an yearly award recognizing Washington State respiratory care practitioners who have made considerable contributions to the RC field. Awardees will be announced during the annual business meetings and a plaque containing all the names of the recipients will be displayed during the conference.

The inaugural recipient is also the individual for whom the award was named: Robert Bonner, Med RRT.

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