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2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

  • 1.  2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 07-13-2024 13:44

    Let's get together

    We're hosting a new event, and we'd love to see you there. Join us for the ASCP West Virginia Chapter 2024 Conference and Annual Meeting, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM at Stonewall Resort.

    Register soon to take advantage of the best prices.  You'll have an opportunity to earn 6 hours of continuing education credit and network with laboratory professional colleagues, students, and vendors.

    We hope you're able to join us!

    Tuesday, October 15, 2024 7:00 AM
    Stonewall Resort
    for registration 


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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 2.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 08-14-2024 00:16
    Edited by Jonathan Perry 08-20-2024 21:45
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    Please see the attached Conference Agenda for session times and rooms.  We have something for everyone to participate and enjoy in from educational sessions, to a student workshop, and a facilitated roundtable on pertinent topics in the laboratory among others.  Hope to see you there :)

    Early Bird Registration (through 8/31)
    Chapter Member* = $50
    Non-Member = $80

    Registration (starting 9/1)
    Chapter Member* = $75
    Non-Member = $105

    Students = $30

    Event Registration

      Room Reservation




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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 3.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 08-20-2024 21:48
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    Agenda with minor corrections



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 4.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 08-27-2024 04:17

    REMINDER!  Early Bird Pricing Ends THIS WEEK for members and non-members!  Take advantage while available :)

    Student prices are flat throughout registration. 

    Early Bird Registration (through 8/31)
    Chapter Member = $50
    Non-Member = $80

    Registration (starting 9/1)
    Chapter Member = $75
    Non-Member = $105

    Students = $30



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 5.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 08-30-2024 18:33

    Early Bird Registration EXTENDED!!!

    Register through 9/10 to take advantage of the best pricing for the ASCP West Virginia Chapter 2024 Conference and Annual Business Meeting.

    Date: October 15, 2024

    Location: Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV

    Early Bird Registration (through 9/10)

    Chapter Member = $50

    Non-Member = $80

    Registration (starting 9/11)

    Chapter Member = $75

    Non-Member = $105

    Laboratory Program Students = $30

    Our conference consists of educational sessions covering various laboratory topics including Strategies for Transfusion Errors, Improving Clinical Laboratory Practices, Building in-Roads with Clinicians, and more!  You can earn up to 6 continuing education credits.

    View the Full Conference Agenda HERE.

    The Annual Business Meeting of Chapter Members will follow lunch at 12:30 pm.

    All Chapter Members and Laboratory Professionals in the West Virginia region are invited to attend and participate!

    Refreshments and a buffet lunch are included with each registration. Vendors will be available for networking and learning about the latest offerings in the clinical laboratory field.

    Book your Discounted Room HERE.

    We look forward to seeing you!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 6.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 09-08-2024 18:44

    Early Bird Registration ENDS SOON!!!

    Register through 9/10 to take advantage of the best pricing for the ASCP West Virginia Chapter 2024 Conference and Annual Business Meeting.

    Date: October 15, 2024

    Location: Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV

    Early Bird Registration (through 9/10)

    Chapter Member = $50

    Non-Member = $80

    Registration (starting 9/11)

    Chapter Member = $75

    Non-Member = $105

    Laboratory Program Students = $30

    Our conference consists of educational sessions covering various laboratory topics including Strategies for Transfusion Errors, Improving Clinical Laboratory Practices, Building in-Roads with Clinicians, and more!  You can earn up to 6 continuing education credits.

    View the Full Conference Agenda HERE.

    The Annual Business Meeting of Chapter Members will follow lunch at 12:30 pm.

    All Chapter Members and Laboratory Professionals in the West Virginia region are invited to attend and participate!

    Refreshments and a buffet lunch are included with each registration. Vendors will be available for networking and learning about the latest offerings in the clinical laboratory field.

    Book your Discounted Room HERE.

    For those coming the evening before, we hope to have some events 

    We look forward to seeing you!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 7.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 09-15-2024 20:14
    Edited by Jonathan Perry 09-16-2024 02:24

    Early Bird Registration has ended!

    You can still register through the morning of the event with the rates below:

    Chapter Member = $75

    Non-Member = $105

    Laboratory Program Students = $30

    Our conference consists of educational sessions covering various laboratory topics including Strategies for Transfusion Errors, Improving Clinical Laboratory Practices, Building in-Roads with Clinicians, and more!  You can earn up to 6 continuing education credits.  A student workshop and laboratory roundtable will also be available.

    View the Full Conference Agenda HERE.

    The Annual Business Meeting of Chapter Members will follow lunch at 12:30 pm.  Chapter by-laws updates, elections, goals, and more will be covered during this meeting.

    All Chapter Members and Laboratory Professionals in the West Virginia region/surrounding areas are invited to attend and participate!

    Refreshments and a buffet lunch are included with each registration. Vendors will be available for networking and learning about the latest offerings in the clinical laboratory field.  You will also have a chance to win some raffle prizes at the end of the conference. 

    The room discount link is no longer available. Please call Kristina Ellis at 304-269-8850 to book a room toward the ASCP West Virginia Chapter block of rooms.  

    For those coming the evening before, stay tuned for potential events hosted by some of our vendors.

    We look forward to seeing you!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 8.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 09-16-2024 20:26

    UPDATED LODGING INFORMATION

    Our groups's guaranteed block of rooms has been used up.

    Please call Courtney Wheatley at 304-269-8882 to book your room if you haven't already.

    Please disregard prior contact information referring to Kristina Ellis.

    Thank you and apologies for the confusion!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 9.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 09-29-2024 16:48
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    EXCITING CONFERENCE UPDATE!!!

    For attendees coming the evening before our conference, please read the following and refer to the attachment for an event sponsored by Werfen.

    Kick-Off Meeting at an Educational Event 

    Sponsored by Werfen

    Event Details: 

    Date: October 14, 2024                                

    Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Location: Stonewall Resort - Maple Room (1st floor, Terrace level) 

    Highlights:

    • Education and Overview of Werfen divisions 
      • Acute Care Diagnostics
      • Patient Blood Management
      • Lab – Hemostasis
      • Lab - Autoimmunity
    • Instrument Demos (after education)
    • Pizza buffet and cash bar (2 drink tickets per attendee)

    Please RSVP by 10/9/24 to any of the following reps: 

    Andi Guelich – aguelich@werfen.com                               Alyssa Koniar – akoniar@werfen.com

    Darla Derrick – dderrick@werfen.com                                Adam Cross – across@werfen.com



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 10.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-01-2024 08:00

    Hello ASCP West Virginia Chapter Conference Attendees,

    To help direct our roundtable discussion, we would like you to fill out the form below with questions regarding our two topics:

    • Transgender Reference Ranges
    • FDA Rule on Lab-Developed Testing

    Scan or click on the QR code below to access the form.

    Thank you!

    https://forms.gle/yoGT75puL8sDXfBE6



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 11.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-10-2024 16:32

    Attention: An Added Sweetener for the Event!

    For those arriving and/or attending the Werfen event the evening before, the ASCP West Virginia Chapter will be sponsoring S'mores HOBO kits from 8pm - 9pm at TJ Muskie's.

    See a board member to pick one up.

    See you there!




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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 12.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-12-2024 22:31

    Thank you so much for registering for the upcoming ASCP West Virginia Chapter Conference and Annual Meeting. 

     

    Please make note of the following reminders:

    • Exit 91 for Roanoke, WV is still closed for construction.  Please use detour at Exit 96 and follow signs for US-19 South.

    • Werfen is sponsoring an event Monday evening at 5pm in the Maple Room on the Terrace level (same as Stillwaters Restaurant).  Please make sure you have sent your RSVP to a Werfen vendor contact to attend.


    • ASCP West Virginia Chapter is sponsoring S'mores HOBO kits after the Werfen event from 8pm - 9pm at TJ Muskie's.  Please find a board member to obtain a kit if interested or simply join us for company.


    • The weather is expected to be cool and mostly dry, so pack accordingly.

     

    On behalf of the ASCP West Virginia Board, I want to deeply thank you for supporting this event.  We are excited to be getting so many lab professionals and affiliates together in person and hope it turns out to be a great event.  Please don't hesitate to network, make new friends and colleagues, and let us know how we can improve the event.

     

    Can't wait to see you there :)

     

    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)CM

    President

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    ascpwv@gmail.com

    Jonathan.perry@vandaliahealth.org

    681-781-9962



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 13.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-13-2024 16:43
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    Chapter members attending the annual meeting, please see the attached agenda.



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 14.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-14-2024 08:01

    2024 ASCP West Virginia Conference - Speaker Highlight

    Danyel Hermes Tacker, PhD, FADLM, DABCC

    Topics: Building In-Roads with Clinicians & Laboratory Roundtable

     

    Dr. Tacker is a certified clinical chemist. She serves WVU primarily as Associate Medical Director of Clinical Laboratories in the WVU Hospital clinical laboratory and section medical director of Special Chemistry/Immunology and Clinical Mass Spectrometry.

    By the end of the Building In-Roads with Clinicians session, attendees should be able to: 

    1) identify at least one local service that commonly has questions for the laboratory

    2) propose a form of mutually beneficial information transfer with that service

    3) reflect these interactions in Quality Management structures.

    Dr. Tacker will also lead a Roundtable discussion regarding Transgender Reference Ranges and the FDA Final LDT Rule.

    Thank you Dr. Tacker for joining us at our conference.  We greatly appreciate it!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 15.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-14-2024 20:00

    2024 ASCP West Virginia Conference - Speaker Highlight

    Guy Stewart, MSIR

    Topic: Student Coaching and Roundtable

    Guy was born and raised in Morgantown, WV.  He studied at WVU, earning a B.S. in Business Administration and M.S. in  Industrial Relations.  Guy has worked in Recruitment 8+ years and been with Mon Health System for 4+ years (Filled 2000+ positions with Mon).  He has recruited for nearly every position within the healthcare system, but is currently over Professional Services (Including Medical Laboratory Positions!)

    Guy will be speaking to interested students attending the conference about interview skills, completing a professional resume, the different opportunities for graduates, among other topics.

    We appreciate Guy volunteering his time as a presenter and hope the students in attendance find his session informative.



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 16.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 10-14-2024 18:00

    2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Conference - Speaker Highlight

    Craig Boyd, MT(ASCP)

    Topic: Presentation Skills for the Laboratory Professional

    Craig Boyd recently retired from Ortho Clinical Diagnostics with 40 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry, including 22 years in Laboratory Administration, and 18 years in Laboratory Diagnostic Sales and Training.  His last position was Manger of Sales Training for North America where he on-boarded all new employees, facilitating sales and equipment training.
    By the end of the Presentation Skills for the Laboratory Professional session, attendees should be able to: 
    1. Understand how to plan, build, and deliver engaging and persuasive presentations
    2. Articulate the benefits of a structured presentation based on science
    3. Discuss the impact of storytelling and visuals
    Thank you Craig for joining us at our conference.  We greatly appreciate it!


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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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  • 17.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 11-23-2024 19:25
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    Hello everyone,

    This is WAY overdue, but I'm finally getting to it.

    I want to thank everyone who attended and took part in our Chapter's Conference and Annual Business Meeting on October 15th at Stonewall Resort.  It seemed to go very well based on the feedback we received.  We also received some excellent suggestions we can incorporate into next year's event.

    I wanted to thank the vendors for their participation and support of this event and our chapter, especially with the Raffle Prizes.  A special thanks to Werfen for sponsoring the educational event the evening prior and Beckman Counter for sponsoring the morning refreshments.  We received many compliments about these and it added to the overall experience.  We will look at adding potential sponsorship events in the future.

    I'd like to send my appreciation to the students who attended from Southern West Virginia and Pierpont.  We would love to continue seeing student participation and hope to bring topics and sessions that will interest them.

    Thank you to chapter member Lisa McDonald for taking pictures of the event for us.  Attached is an album with several of these pictures.  If there are any other pictures you'd like to add or send, you can share to our Facebook page or email to ascpwv@gmail.com

    I want to especially thank the ASCP West Virginia Chapter Board with making this such a successful event.  Huge shoutout to Angie, Belinda, Della, Herb, Kassie, and Misha for all the work and extra time you put into it.  It truly is a team effort and it could not have been done without your dedication.

    Congratulations to Rhianna Britton for election to the Treasurer position on the Chapter Board and Belinda Davidson for winning re-election for another term to the Chapter Board as a Director and Vendor Rep.  Thank you Kassie Ward for all the work you put into making our Chapter be successful as our Treasurer.

    We encourage anyone looking to help promote our profession and assist in its success to join our Chapter and contact us to discuss ways you can volunteer.

    Thank you all!



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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    Photo album (1).pdf   27.28 MB 1 version


  • 18.  RE: 2024 ASCP West Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting and Conference

    Posted 11-23-2024 19:28

    If there is anyone who wishes for their picture to not be posted or included, please let us know and we can remove it.



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    Jonathan Perry, MLS(ASCP)
    President
    ASCP West Virginia Chapter
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