Your Online Member Profile

This is a reminder to keep your AAPM Membership Profile information up to date by going here and making any changes necessary. Please, upload your picture if you have not already done so.

Remember to review the "Conflict of Interest" area of the Member Profile to self-report conflicts per AAPM Conflict of Interest Policy.

New AAPM Publications

Two new AAPM publications are available online:

• Considerations for the Use of Handheld Image Viewers: The Report of AAPM Task Group 260
• MPPG 10: Scope of Practice for Clinical Medical Physics published in JACMP

AAPM HQ – Great Location for Group Meetings

I am writing this article on December 7, the third anniversary of the move to AAPM HQ offices in Alexandria, Virginia. One of the many benefits to AAPM of the HQ building is the ability to host meetings in-house, avoiding hotel pricing for technology and catering services. The HQ meeting space offers the latest in technology, including a dedicated wireless network for in-house meetings with speeds of 150 Mbps down/30 Mbps up.

• The Large Conference Room has four 90" screens driven by a Crestron system that allows you to connect to one or more screens by HDMI, VGA, or AirMedia Wireless connection. There is also an Apple computer with wireless keyboard and trackpad. The room is equipped with ceiling-mounted speakers and mics and can be used to either make a conference call, or with the in-room computer via services like GotoMeeting. There is a printer just outside the Large Conference Room accessible from AAPM Guest network.
• The Executive Conference Room has one 80" screen driven by a Crestron system that allows you to connect via HDMI, VGA or AirMedia Wireless connection. The room also has an Apple computer with wireless keyboard and trackpad. The room is equipped with ceiling mounted speakers
• There is a wireless only 60" screen located in AAPM Café and several 60" screen monitors located in various teaming rooms throughout the space that can allow you to connect via HDMI, or VGA as well.
• All of the screens at AAPM feature AirMedia Wireless connections that allow you to connect your computer to display wirelessly.

Numerous successful meetings have been held each year, with quite a number already planned for 2019, including:

January 10 – 12	Education Council Retreat
January 12 – 13	Administrative Council Retreat
January 25 – 26	Professional Council Retreat
February 27 – March 1	Science Council Retreat
March 14 – 15	CAMPEP Board Retreat
March 21	Data Science Roundtable
April 7 – 9	Imaging Physics Committee Retreat

APSIT Benefits for AAPM Members

AAPM members are offered a range of insurance products through APSIT – The American Physical Society Insurance Trust because of AAPM's affiliation with the American Institute of Physics (AIP). APSIT was founded in 1969 to provide members with a convenient source for quality, affordable insurance. Since that time, APSIT has expanded to include a broad range of insurance options that meet the needs of our sponsoring organizations' members.

Plan premiums are regularly more affordable than what's available through competitors, thanks to the power of group purchasing. Since AIP society members usually have higher education levels and tend to live more conservative lives, APSIT group rates are very competitive in the market. APSIT's governing board, charged with making decisions about which plans to provide, comprises representatives from participating member societies. I've been fortunate enough to serve on the APSIT board since 2009 and am currently Chair of the group.

Pearl Insurance is the Program Administrator for APSIT. With over 60 years of industry experience, Pearl Insurance has acted as a third-party program administrator for several national firms and associations. Pearl Insurance's team can be reached Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST, at 800-272-1637.

Currently, members of any AIP society are eligible to purchase the following plans through APSIT:

• Group Term Life
• Group 10-Year Level Term Life
• Group Disability Income
• Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-Term Care
• Discount RX Card

While it remains your decision as to whether any of these insurance products fit your own needs, I encourage everyone to take advantage of the plans that are right for you. Visit apsitinsurance.com for more information on each plan.

2019 Dues Renewal

2019 dues renewal notices were distributed in late October. You may pay your dues online or easily print out an invoice and mail in your payment. I am pleased to report that all 21 AAPM Chapters have elected to have HQ collect chapter dues. We hope that you will appreciate the convenience of paying your national and chapter dues with one transaction!

The AAPM Rules are very specific regarding the cancellation of membership if dues are not paid by the deadline and the fees required for reinstatement. As the administrative staff of AAPM, we must consistently enforce the rules of the organization. It would be very difficult to make exceptions for some members and enforce such fees on others. If you need any assistance or have any questions about the dues process, please contact Janelle Priestly, 571-298-1216.

Staff News

Join me in wishing Aaron Rudd and his bride, Renisha, many happy years as husband and wife. The couple wed on Saturday, October 20. Our very own Robert McKoy officiated the ceremony.

It is with great pride and pleasure that I announce that Rachel Smiroldo has recently received the designation of "Certified in Exhibition Management" (CEM). The CEM is a globally recognized designation that demonstrates the highest professional standard throughout the exhibition and event management arena. It was first created in 1975 to raise professional standards in the event industry and it continues to be the premier mark of professional achievement. The designation is obtained by completion of nine courses and exams. Rachel joins an elite group of professionals! I'm sure you will join me in offering Rachel our most sincere congratulations!

Who does what on AAPM HQ Team? See a list with contact information and brief descriptions of responsibilities online. An Organization Chart is also provided.