About ASCLS - Montana

For more information about the Montana Chapter of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, contact ASCLS-MT State President, Vicki Rice

2004 marked a reunion of ASCLS-MT (MTSCLS, MSMT) Past Presidents at the Spring Meeting in Helena.  Those in attendance were Donna Gollehon, Jeannine Pembroke, Carrie Biskupiak, Rhonda Craver, Brenda Flynn, Mary Ann Heagney, JoAnn Schnedier, Anne Weber, Lynn "Fred" Williamson, Ed Adams, Barbara Hudson, Paul Lamphier, Bill Schultz, Susie Zanto, Susie Pullman, Sonja Bennett, Edwina Wilkins, and Carol Schneider.

The following are highlights from previous National Meetings.  

2003 ASCLS-MT Delegation at the House of Delegates: Joni Gilstrap, Anne Weber, Susie Zanto, Carol Schneider, Jeannine Pembroke and Barbara Hudson

Your 2001 Montana Delegation at the final House of Delegates.   From left to right, Susie Zanto, Brenda Heiman, Dorothy Ahler, Jeannine Pembroke and Carrie Biskupiak

	Above:  Carrie Biskupiak receiving a National Board Award from ASCLS President Cheryl Caskey (2001).  Left: Dorothy Ahler receiving Member of the Year Nominee Award from President Caskey (2001).

Carrie Biskupiak Receives ASCLS Board of Directors Award, 2001 

The ASCLS Board of Directors and President Cheryl Caskey honored Carrie Biskupiak, MTSCLS President, at the House of Delegates by presenting her with the Board of Directors Certificate of Recognition.  Cheryl Caskey presented the 2000-2001 Board of Directors Award in recognition of her exceptional service to ASCLS during the extremely challenging year she faced as President of the Montana Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.  Carrie led the battle against the Montana Board of Nursing and the fight for scope of practice.  Carrie constantly monitored the situation, seeking input from ASCLS and members, and tried to involve other laboratory organizations.  She spent numerous hours working on the legal issues, writing testimonies, and attended hearings.  Carrie went above and beyond expectations and has represented the profession of MTSCLS and ASCLS admirably.  Her tireless commitment and dedication as well as her enthusiasm for the tasks at hand have been contagious to all those around her.  Her leadership has been outstanding.

Dorothy Ahler ASCLS 2001 Member of the Year Award Nominee 

    As the President of the Montana Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, it is an honor to nominate Dorothy Ahler for ASCLS Member of the Year.  This is an important nomination for someone who serves at the national level of the Society.  Dorothy has a true passion for the profession of Laboratory Medicine and promotes professionalism in the laboratory, the State, the Regional and National Societies.
    As an active member of ASCLS, Dorothy has held many positions at the State level.  These positions include, Dist. Chair, Bylaws Chairperson, Newsletter Editor and Publisher, as well as, a Past President of MTSCLS.  Dorothy unselfishly devotes her time to publishing and editing The Montana Laboratory News and provides our members with up to date information on issues concerning the State and National Society.  Dorothy served as the chairperson for the Fall Education Seminar in 1999 and will serve again in this capacity in 2001.
    In the last few years Dorothy has broadened her service to the Regional level and served as a Region VIII council member and is currently serving as the Region VIII Secretary.  With an active family and career she donates time to the community through her children’s many activities.  She promotes High School and local events and enthusiastically supports everyone involved. 
    Committed to the Society, Dorothy has volunteered to serve as the Publication’s Chairperson for the 2001 ASCLS National meeting in Chicago.  Again, promoting the profession and the Society.  Dorothy has demonstrated the leadership qualities that are instrumental to the success of the ASCLS.  I can only hope that her potential leadership will continue to grow with the ASCLS Member of the Year Nomination and its recognition.

Respectfully Submitted,
Carrie Biskupiak  

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