Happy Fall, fellow medical assistants!

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Fall has always been my favorite season. Don’t ask me why, but there is just something about the crisp air, apple picking, Fall has always been my favorite season. Don’t ask me why, but there is just something about the crisp air, apple picking, the crunching of the leaves when you walk through them and of course, all the wonderful aromas of the Thanksgiving meal and holiday baking preparations take place!

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I’m also reminded that every fall the AAMA National Conference is held. This year, the Ohio State Society was well represented in Arlington, Virginia for the 69th AAMA National Conference. Those members in attendance had the wonderful opportunity to earn continuing education units while listening to wonderful speakers. The networking opportunities were plentiful, and I totally took advantage of being able to discuss and brainstorm issues that other societies face that are like ours coming away with great ideas. Our very own, Aimee Quinn was elected as Vice Speaker of the House and I, myself was elected as the to the nominating committee. At the Hands (editor Diana Rogers) and the Community Service Award for the Hannah’s Socks project that we did at our annual meeting in Perrysburg this past year. Oh, and wait! There’s more! Aimee Stout (Wicker) was awarded the Mentor of the Year Award! It truly was an exciting evening!

 

Thank you to the Southwest Chapter of Medical Assistants for holding the Fall Workshop in Blue Ash on the University of Cincinnati campus. The speakers were fantastic, and the food was delicious! The board has done an amazing job so far this year fostering growth opportunities for our state society. I am so immensely proud of the chairs and their committee awards luncheon, our state took home three awards, Membership Retention, Publication for the Helping members. We have an excellent state society with members willing to see the growth of this organization. The Franklin and Montgomery Chapters are working diligently on the 2026 Conference, and the Cuyahoga and Summit County Chapters have already begun working on the 2027 Conference. I am so excited to see what these two chapters have in store for us!

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 The Public Relations Chair, Loxie Kistler, and I have been meeting with healthcare organizations and looking at ways to partner with them and bring more information about our organization to them and how their employees can be involved. Ohio Association of Community Health Centers and Lower Lights Christian Health Center have reached out to us to see how we can partner. I strongly urge you to reach out tothem if you haven’t already to set up a meeting with your local chapter. If you need information, please contact Loxie Kistler or me.

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If you are a Member at Large, in the Southeast section of Ohio, please reach out to me so we may help you bring networking and continuing education opportunities to you! We would love to see your area grow and flourish and help the medical assistants in your area thrive!

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If you are a Member at Large, in the Southeast section of Ohio, please reach out to me so we may help you bring networking and continuing education opportunities to you! We would love to see your area grow and flourish and help the medical assistants in your area thrive!

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Again, I cannot express my heartfelt gratitude enough to all of you who have supported me so far this year. Your friendship and wisdom have been integral to my success as your president and to our organization. I am hoping that you have a wonderful fall and holiday season! Please enjoy time for yourself and with your family during the upcoming holidays.

 

If at any time, you need anything, I’m here for you.

 

Rhonda Lazette, MHA, CMA (AAMA)

OSSMA President

2005-2006

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