Capital Chapter of AHDI - ahdifun

President Bobbie Hart


Polly Whitaker and Kathy Pannenbacker


Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute


Christi Crossan


Our newly elected officers for 2012
President Glenda Ripley; President-Elect Marsha Himes; Treasurer Christi Crossan; Secretary Elaine Warren; Chapter Rep to TAHDI Cynthia Minor

Bobbie Hart installs the new officers for 2012


Marsha Himes & April Clawson


Glenda Ripley, Christi Crossan, & Barbara Rasmussen


Cynthia Minor and Gloria Bradfute


Bobbie Hart and Barbara Rasmussen
The Chapter Board of Directors recognized Barbara for her 4 sequential years of service as an officer, including President in 2009. She was presented with the ACE 2012 Registration Certificate our Chapter received for winning the Membership Impact Award. Congratulations Barbara!! Thank you!!!

Bobbie Hart and Kathy Muelker
The Chapter presented Bobbie with a gift card in appreciation of her service as President this year. Great job, Bobbie! Thank you!!

Brynn Medlar wins a door prize
Brynn joined the Chapter at this meeting, and we WELCOME her as our newest member! :)

Elaine Warren wins a door prize


Barbara Rasmussen wins a door prize


Gloria Bradfute and Jennifer Berend win door prizes!


April Clawson wins a door prize


Polly Whitaker & Kathy Pannenbacker win door prizes


Lyndi Moon wins a door prize--and gives it to Kathy ;)


Marsha Himes wins a door prize

Barbara Rasmussen and Nancy Anacker


Congrats to the Capital Chapter, second-time winner of the AHDI Membership Impact Award.
This award, which recognizes a component organization of AHDI, was announced at ACE in Phoenix on August 21, 2011. Chapter members Kathy Muelker and Gloria Hamiter were in attendance and accepted the award on behalf of our Chapter.

Chapter President Bobbie Hart conducts the meeting


Marge Hulsey and Olga Gonzalez


Lyndi Moon and April Segers
Welcome April !!

Bill Hart and Ove Rasmussen help with AV duties - thanks guys!!


Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan


Liz Harmeson


April Segers and Shirl (Fran) Kraus
Welcome ladies!! :)

April Segers, Shirl Kraus, Cathy Thiberville


Elaine Warren and Marge Hulsey


Glenda Ripley and Michelle Freudenberger


Jennifer Berend and Christi Crossan


Dr. Christopher Parker - speaker
Dr. Parker specializes in rheumatology at Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Dr. Christopher Parker, guest speaker


Dr. Christopher Parker discusses rheumatoid arthritis


Liz Harmeson and Olga Gonzalez


Dr. Parker visits with Bobbie and Bill Hart


Liz Harmeson and Michelle Freudenberger


Lyndi Moon & door prize!


Bobbie Hart and door prize


Cathy Thiberville and door prize


April Segers and door prize


Shirl Kraus and door prize


Elaine Warren and door prize


Liz Harmeson and door prize


Barbara Rasmussen and door prize

Kathy Muelker and Gloria Hamiter represented the Capital Chapter at the awards event


rows of palm trees in front of resort





Kathy with Nancy Brighindi, new CEO of AHDI/CDIA


water feature near the pool area


Kathy playing a "Minute to Win it Game" at the Leadership event


The scenery around the resort was beautiful


One of the pools





Kathy presenting at the Component Idea Swap


looking up through the stately palms


Kathy and Lea Sims


Cottontail rabbits could be seen throughout the grounds of the resort


cottontail rabbit at the Marriott resort


scenic view


golf course in the background


Kathy gets some fresh air between conference sessions





Kathy enjoys the lower humidity (temp 108)


underneath the palms





love the mountains in the background


The big screen... during the awards luncheon


Kathy and Jack

Meeting attendees


Shanon Holloway & Kathy Muelker
Welcome Shanon -- a student and first-time attendee! :)

Cynthia Minor, Shacklene Taylor, and Barbara Rasmussen


Glenda Ripley and Paula Menchaca


Barbara Rasmussen


Nancy Anacker


April Clawson and Liz Harmeson


Christi Crossan


Wynette Becker and Elaine Warren


Neil Ekengren


Officers Glenda, Paula, Kathy, & Bobbie

Glenda Ripley - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Kathy Muelker - Treasurer

Bobbie Hart - President

(Lyndi Moon, Vice President, was unable to attend)

Wanda Fuller, Cynthia Minor, & Shacklene Taylor
Welcome to our first-time attendees! :)

Our guest speaker - Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN
Thanks to Lolly for sharing her time and knowledge with us!

Nancy Anacker, Shirley Swift, Barbara Rasmussen


Lolly Lockhart, PhD, RN - speaker
Lolly delivered an interesting presentation, including information about a lawsuit and trial in Winkler County where she served as an expert witness.

Meeting attendees

Front table (L to R): Michelle Skelton, Laura Chapman, Wanda Fuller, Cynthia Minor

Back Table (L to R): Christi Crossan, Shanon Holloway, Liz Harmeson

Door prizes!


April Clawson wins a door prize


Wynette Becker wins a door prize


Shirley Swift wins a door prize


Jennifer Berend wins a door prize


Our newest student member, Cynthia Minor, wins a door prize
Welcome Cynthia! :)

Paula Menchaca wins a door prize


Glenda Ripley wins a door prize


Elaine Warren wins a door prize


Meeting attendees


Jack and Bill - our wonderful helpers!
(Jack is Kathy's husband and Bill is Bobbie's husband)

Lyndi, Kathy, Bobbie, Denice


Richard Lederer and fans
Friday evening reception

Friday welcome reception - getting ready for pasta


Richard Lederer entertains attendees at the welcome reception


Welcome Reception - Friday evening


Richard Lederer - special guest speaker
Friday evening Welcome Reception

Attendees enjoy Richard Lederer's wit and wisdom


Richard Lederer
Welcome Reception

Richard Lederer
Welcome Reception

Michelle & Kathy


Attendees entered FREE drawings for an AHDI Annual Membership


Capital Chapter memorabilia on display


Jennifer and Lyndi
Raffle table - member volunteers

April
Book sale - member volunteer

Kathy and Marice


Richard Lederer visits with attendee Carol


Sandy, Laura, & Pat
All smiles! :)

Richard Lederer and Kathy


Kathie and Christy


Attendees mingle during a break


Speaker Laura Bryan chats with attendees


Speaker Dr. Christopher Ziebell and Kathy


Dr. Ziebell, speaker
Dr. Ziebell gave attendees a "peek into the Emergency Department."

Speaker Laura Bryan shares the advantages of creating and using macros


Laura Chapman (sponsor) and Sandy
Laura's company MedNotes served as an event sponsor

Donna, Marice, Freida, Kathie, Marsha


Dr. James Gibson, speaker


Dr. James Gibson & Kathy


Speaker Laura Bryan discusses the Health Story Project


Lyndi and Christy
Raffle table - member volunteers

Lisa and Linda


Elaine and April
Book Sale - member volunteers

Kathy, Jennifer W, Elvia


Bobbie


Jennifer and April
Book Sale - member volunteers

Bob & Laura Bryan at the MedEDocs table
Lisa checks out Laura's book

Millie, Pam, and Karen


Maya, Christy, and Lisa


Carol wins the drawing for a 1-year Student AHDI membership
Congratulations Carol!

Bobbie wins the drawing for the 1-year AHDI Professional Membership
Congratulations Bobbie!

Marsha wins! Instant Text Pro 7
Congratulations Marsha!

Carol wins the SpeedType Word Expander
Congratulations again Carol! It was your lucky day!!

Kathy wins a 1-year subscription to BenchMark KB
Congratulations Kathy!

April wins a 1-year BenchMark KB subscription
Congratulations April!

Donna wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Donna!

Elvia wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Elvia!

Carol wins a Glimmer headset
Congratulations Carol!

Attendees watch and listen as prize winners are drawn


Attendees applaud


Capital Chapter President Bobbie Hart


Symposium attendees

Pat Lang and Kathy Pannenbacker


Jennifer Willie and Lyndi Moon





Denice Moore & her friend (and first-time visitor) Lem Cartagena


President Bobbie Hart leads the meeting discussion





Sharon Smith, Jan Ervin, and Pat Ireland
Sharon and Jan joined the Capital Chaper at this meeting - WELCOME!




Liz Harmeson, Cindy Linville, and Kimberly Adams


Member Pat Ireland holds the book she recently authored


Bobbie Hart and Glenda Ripley


Elaine Warren, Joan Cannon, and April Clawson


Dr. Beth Nauert served as our speaker
Dr. Nauert, pediatrician, provided updated information on vaccinations.

Kimberly Adams, Shirley Swift, and Jennifer Willie


Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert's presentation


Attendees listen to Dr. Nauert discuss vaccines


Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Nauert for serving as our speaker


Lem wins a door prize!


Jan wins a door prize!


Lyndi and Jennifer win door prizes!


Pat Ireland displays her recently published book


Jennifer wins a door prize


Wes wins a prize!


Elaine Warren is a winner!
Elaine won a coupon for 50% off the Symposium registration fee (May 21, 2011)

Lunch after the meeting


Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting


Lunch


Kathy Muelker and Bobbie Hart


Yum - that was delicious! :)


Jo Ann Kilsby, Joan Cannon, Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland


Elaine Warren, Denice Moore, Glenda Ripley, Lyndi Moon


Marge Hulsey, Pat Ireland, Jan Ervin


Lyndi Moon


Nancy Anacker and Paula Menchaca

Joyce Barton, CMT, Polly Whitaker, CMT, Debbie Mooney, CMT, and Darla Deen

Lovely ladies!

Meeting attendees


2011 Capital Chapter officers

Left to right:
Neil Ekengren - President-elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President

Kathy Muelker, CMT - Treasurer

The new officers are installed

(L to R)

Neil Ekengren - President-Elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Rep to TAHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President

The new officers share a laugh

Neil Ekengren

Paula Menchaca

Bobbie Hart

Glenda Ripley, CMT

Lyndi Moon, CMT

Kathy Muelker, CMT

Members take time for a quick photo

Joyce Barton, CMT, Ruth Christianson, Polly Whitaker, CMT, Darla Deen, Debbie Mooney, CMT

Jennifer Willie, CMT


Wynette and Liz check out the door prizes
Wynette Becker, CMT, and Liz Harmeson, RHIA

Ruth and Michelle take care of magnet sales

Connie Garcia checks out the Capital Chapter fundraiser

Some of the door prizes!


More door prizes!





Meeting attendees


Neil, Cindy, and Paula

Neil Ekengren, Cindy Linville, and Paula Menchaca

Julie and Philantha
Julie Morris and Philantha Vaughn




Attendees listen during the Annual Business Meeting


Bobbie Hart

Bobbie is the current Treasurer and will be the 2011 President.

2011 Capital Chapter officers

Current President Kathy Muelker installs the 2011 officers:
Neil Ekengren - President-Elect

Paula Menchaca - Secretary

Bobbie Hart - President

Glenda Ripley, CMT - Chapter Representative to Texas AHDI

Lyndi Moon, CMT - Vice President

Kathy Muelker, CMT - Treasurer

Lyndi Moon, CMT

Lyndi will be the 2011 Vice President

2011 officers


Neil Ekengren - 2011 President-Elect


2011 officers


Celina Crandal


Jennifer Willie, CMT


Bobbie Hart visits with Kay Olenick


Kathy Muelker chats with Karen Over


Nancy Anacker and Jennifer Willie, CMT


April Clawson


Julie Morris


Linda Schuch, CMT and Kay Olenick


Michelle and Ruth take care of magnet sales

Michelle Freudenberger, RHIA, and Ruth Christianson

Guest speaker Amy Collins, PharmD

Amy discussed psychotropic medications

Amy Collins, PharmD - guest speaker


Anatomy lesson?


President Kathy Muelker, CMT, presents Amy Collins with a gift card

Leah and Michelle win a door prize

Signed copies of "Comma Sense" by Richard Lederer

Chapter members get ready for the meeting


Leah and Diane - welcome!


Glenda and Barbara


Michelle, Bobbie, and Shannon


Dr Allison Devine, guest speaker

Dr. Devine is an OB/GYN physician for Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Attendees listen to Dr. Devine's presentation


Shannon Briggs wins a door prize


Marge Hulsey wins a signed copy of Richard Lederer's book "Fractured English"


Lyndi Moon wins a door prize


Michelle Skelton wins a door prize


Paula Menchaca and Polly Whitaker win door prizes


Getting ready to enjoy lunch after the meeting at Santa Rita Cantina


Let's eat! Attendees gather for lunch after the meeting
Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina

After the meeting... time for lunch!

Thanks to Michelle Loyola's husband for taking these photos! :)

Where's the food?

Santa Rita Cantina

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Lea Sims gives tips to the "first-timers" at ACE

Attendees enjoyed "speed networking!"

ACE first-timers event - "speed networking"
ACE first-timers event

First-timer June & long-timer Kat (aka "Wynona Judd")
the first-timers orientation was held just prior to the "Life is a Highway" welcome reception & grand opening of exhibit hall -- (Come dressed as your favorite musician!)

ACE first-timers event

Both first-timers and multi-timers were invited to participate and network (exchange cards, contact info, etc.)

ACE first-timers event
The event included speed networking for ACE first-timers and "many-timers!" :)

ACE first-timers event - speed networking session


Amanda Finck at her ExactKey exhibit
Amanda's exhibit booth was next to the Capital Chapter booth. She drove to Austin from North Dakota! A new friend of the Capital Chapter. :)

Let the convention festivities begin!


The major sponsors of ACE this year


A look out the window of the Hilton (25th floor) across Lady Bird Lake
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Betsy Ertel at her SpeedType booth in the exhibit hall

Betsy has served as a sponsor for Capital Chapter events, contributing a SpeedType word expander license for raffles, etc.

Betsy is also a loyal customer of our fly-thru window magnets! :)

Betsy & Dave Ertel at the SpeedType booth

Betsy has been a good friend to the Capital Chapter!

PRN funding booth in the exhibit hall


Career Step booth in the exhibit hall


Scribe booth in the exhibit hall


AHDI had an on-site store with many products to purchase

The light fixtures in the Hilton conference areas were designed to resemble Texas tumbleweeds.

Items in the AHDI store


AHDI "Go Green" T-shirt


View from the Hilton - looking south across Lady Bird Lake


View of downtown Austin from 25th floor of Hilton


Welcome sign made by member Lyndi Moon
This sign was one of two made by Lyndi that was displayed on the Hospitality table near the ACE Registration area.

ACE registration area

There's those tumbleweed light fixtures again!

Capital Chapter member Pat Ireland with her latest publication


View from 4th floor convention area
From inside the Hilton -- looking through window toward Frost bank tower

Capital Chapter table in the exhibit hall


Capital Chapter members - Thursday, Aug 5
Kathy Muelker, Brenda Kelm, Sarah Sielbeck, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Jeanette Cameron, Millie Stouffer, Jennifer Willie

Laura Bryan and Brenda Hurley


Kathy Muelker speaks at the Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday morning


Capital Chapter members
Jennifer Willie, Sarah Sielbeck, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Joyce Barton, Millie Stouffer, Pat Lang

Capital Chapter members gather at the exhibit table
Mary Crane, Kathy Muelker, Sarah Sielbeck, Brenda Kelm, Barbara Rasmussen, Ruth Christianson, Wynette Becker, Jeanette Cameron, Bobbie Hart, Millie Stouffer, Jennifer Willie

Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine

(L to R) Laurel Robin, Barbara Wilber, Barbara Jenkins, Brenda Kelm, Jean Taylor

Glenda Ripley and Gloria Hamiter
Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

Capital Chapter members enjoy dinner at the Moonshine

Pam Ebbert, Millie Stouffer, Lyndi Moon, Polly Whitaker, Denice Moore, Paula Menchaca

We managed to get 22 Capital Chapter members together for this pic!

A total of 42 Capital Chapter members attended ACE!

Dr. Chris Ziebell of Seton in Austin
Dr. Ziebell delivered a great presentation on "Life in a Level I Trauma Center" including case studies and graphic photos

Austin's own Dr. Chris Ziebell (Seton)

Dr. Ziebell discussed "Life in a Level I Trauma Center"

Dr. Chis Ziebell speaks to attendees


Capital Chapter member Pat Lang thanks Dr. Chris Ziebell

Pat helped secure several physicians from the Seton network to speak at ACE. Thanks Pat!

Capital Chapter members visit with their fellow members


23 Capital Chapter members gather for a picture on Friday
A total of 42 Capital Chapter members attended ACE. We had 7 new members join during the convention. Welcome!

Our member Lyndi Moon made this beautiful sign for the hospitality table
The Capital Chapter won the award!!  Lyndi - can we change "Nominee" to "Winner" now?! :)

We couldn
but we sure tried!

This is only about half of our 42 members who attended ACE
Capital Chapter members

Elvia Reyna, Kathy Muelker, Olga Gonzalez
ACE 2010

Attendees listen for their name to be called as a prize winner

New chapter member Sara Angell from Seguin won $365.00!!

Congrats Sara!

Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton wins a laptop!
Many prizes were awarded to attendees

Sara Angell (new Capital Chapter member) and Kathy Muelker
Sara won $365.00 in the exhibit hall prize drawing! Congratulations!

Lucky Capital Chapter member Joyce Barton won a laptop
Congratulations Joyce!!

Member Pat Lang visits with an attendee at the Capital Chapter exhibit table


Richard Lederer, PhD, and Kathy Muelker
Richard Lederer presented an educational and entertaining grammar workshop. He also hosted the Integrity Awards Show on Saturday.

Downtown Austin - view from the Hilton


Mural on nearby building (as seen from the Hilton 25th floor)
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The Austonian rises above everything in dowtown Austin
The tallest residential building in Texas!

Another view of downtown Austin from the Hilton


view of downtown Austin at night (from the Hilton)


Kelly Sauerwein of the Forensic Anthropology Center - Texas State

Kelly delivered an interesting presention about the field of forensic anthropology and the research center at Texas State in San Marcos.

Kelly Sauerwein - Texas State University, San Marcos


Capital Chapter members Pat Ireland, Marsha Himes, Amy Blackburn
Awards Show & Brunch - Saturday

Thomas Preziosi, Lea Sims, & Kristin Wall
Awards show & brunch

Chapter members Gloria Hamiter, Millie Stouffer, Pam Ebbert
Awards Show & brunch

Enjoying the brunch before the awards show
Jennifer Willie, Paula Menchaca, Lyndi Moon, Denice Moore, Stephanie Karlik

Kathy Muelker & husband Jack
Awards show & brunch - Saturday

Gloria Hamiter and Millie Stouffer
Awards Show & Brunch

Capital Chapter ladies enjoy brunch
Jennifer Willie, Paula Menchaca, Lyndi Moon, Denice Moore, Stephanie Karlik, Kathy Muelker

Marsha Himes and Amy Blackburn - 2 of our new members!
Welcome to the Capital Chapter! We're glad to have you with us. :)

Texas attendees

Including Marsha Himes and Amy Blackburn

Kristin Wall and Lea Sims - AHDI staff


ACE attendees enjoy the brunch
Integrity Awards Show & brunch

Capital Chapter members Olga Gonzalez & Elvia Reyna
Awards show & brunch

Members who served as chapter officers in 2009 & 2010

Christy Cole, Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen, Kathy Muelker, Bobbie Hart

Officers unable to attend the Awards Show included Suzanne Taubert, Monica Crocker, Jo Ann Kilsby, and Rachel Recher-Evans (Rachel moved to Michigan last year)

The Awards Show begins....


AHDI's Rebecca McSwain and Director Karen Fox announce an award winner


Kim Buchanan wins Educator of the Year


Beth Sutherland and Linda Brady announce the Capital Chapter as the winner of the Membership Impact Award


Capital Chapter on the big screen -- announced as 'winner'

The audience gave the Capital Chapter a standing ovation!

Capital Chapter officers (2009 & 2010) take the stage to accept the award


2009 Chapter President Barbara Rasmussen accepts the award


Barbara Rasmussen thanks AHDI for the award on behalf of our Chapter
Christy, Bobbie, Wynettte, and Kathy admire the award

2010 Chapter President Kathy Muelker says a few words of thanks


Winners of Innovation through Technology award


MedQuist is announced as recipient of special AHDI BOD award


Webmedx won Employer of the Year award


Webmedx team accepts award for Employer of the Year

Capital Chapter member Glenda Ripley joins the Webmedx team on stage (far left). Go Glenda! (Glenda currently does QA for Webmedx)

Kathy Dominguez of Michigan wins Member of the Year award


Richard Lederer was awarded with the AHDI Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Lederer is a well-known author, humorist, and verbivore. He has written many articles for AHDI publications over the years. He has also delivered presentations and workshops at AHDI conventions.

Capital Chapter members gather for a final photo after the awards show
2009 Capital Chapter President Barbara Rasmussen proudly displays the award.  Yea - Capital Chapter!!

AHDI President Elect Ava George gets ready for ACE 2011 in Phoenix
ACE will be held in Phoenix August 17-20, 2011 (start putting a little $$ away each week & make plans to attend)

Debbie Mooney and Liz Harmeson


Jennifer Berend and Ruth Christianson


Barbara Wilber, Darla Deen, Polly Whitaker, Debbie Mooney, Liz Harmeson


Guest speaker Stephanie Fancher - nutritionist
Stephanie shared some great information on how to "Shake Your Salt Habit." We learned how to use herbs for flavoring instead of salt.

Neil Ekengren, Karen Over, and Jeanette Cameron
Attendees listen to Stephanie's presentation

Attendees listen to guest speaker, Stephanie Fancher


Neil Ekengren


Polly Whitaker and Norma Burnley select their door prize!


Sarah Sielbeck wins a door prize!


Jeanette Cameron wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE Registration Fee


Darla Deen wins a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee -- and a door prize too!


A few of the fly-thru window magnets
We are selling these unique gift items as our fundraiser--and we plan on selling a lot of them at ACE. They are only $5 each and make great gifts for someone who has everything. There are many different magnets to choose from--something for everyone. They can be used on windows, shower enclosures, glass cabinet doors, and much more. Get creative!

Laura Chapman and Michelle Skelton
Laura Chapman of MedNotes served as a sponsor for the event. Thank you Laura!

Olga Gonzalez and Kathy Muelker


Happy MT Week from the Capital Chapter!
The Mini Symposium was held in conjunction with National Medical Transcriptionist Week

Laura Bryan shares keyboarding tips for fast and efficient editing


Laura Bryan, guest speaker


Laura Bryan


J. Neal Rutledge, MD, FACR
Dr. Rutledge is a neurointerventional radiologist

Dr. J. Neal Rutledge


Dr. Rutledge explains visual perception


Kathy Muelker thanks Dr. Rutledge


Kathy Muelker, Lea Sims, Laura and Bob Bryan


Lea Sims and Laura Bryan
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Dee and Bob Sarro


Bob Bryan of MedEDocs
Bob served as an event sponsor - thank you!

Lea Sims, AHDI Director of Professional Programs


Attendees raise their hands in response to Lea's question
"How many of you had to diagram sentences in school?"

Lea Sims shares updates on current AHDI initiatives and programs


Lea Sims


Attendees


Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker


Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker


Attendees


Attendees


Barbara Rasmussen thanks Kathy's husband Jack for his help and support at our chapter meetings and events
Jack has served as audiovisual/technical support for all audiovisual aspects of our meetings for the past 3 years.

Attendees


Diana Rezac wins a door prize


Christi Crossan decides which prize to choose


Attendees who were selected as door prize winners had the opportunity to select their prize


The Capital Chapter offered many prizes to attendees
AHDI Annual Memberships were awarded to two winners (one Student and one Professional)

Shannon Briggs won the AHDI Annual Student Membership


Capital Chapter members entered the drawing for FOUR $100 vouchers toward their ACE registration fee
The Capital Chapter is awarding a total of TEN $100 vouchers toward the ACE registration fee to encourage its members to attend ACE in Austin (August 4-7)

Millie Stouffer - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee


Denice Moore - winner of a $100 voucher toward her ACE registration fee
Denice drives all the way from Abilene to attend Capital Chapter meetings!

Elvia Reyna - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee


Jo Ann Kilsby - winner of a $100 voucher toward the ACE registration fee


Three Glimmer headsets by Insight were raffled as prizes


Glenda Ripley - winner of a Glimmer headset


Maggie Martone - winner of a Glimmer headset


Diana Rezac - winner of a Glimmer headset


A SpeedType word expander license was offered as a raffle prize
Thanks to Betsy Ertel of SpeedType for contributing this prize!

Christi Crossan - winner of the SpeedType Word Expander


Denice Moore - winner of a BenchMark KB one-year subscription


A drawing was held for TWO Southwest Airlines round-trip passes (anywhere SWA flies!)
Thanks to Benell and Mike Tope who generously donated these prizes

Michelle Skelton - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass


Teresa Hewgill - winner of a Southwest Airlines round-trip pass


Lea Sims and Kathy Muelker


Capital Chapter Annual Used Book Sale
Bargains galore!

Christine Tusa

Christine Tusa, owner and creator of Tusa Fitness, is a highly creative and passionate Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach based in Austin, TX.  With expertise in a variety of different health modalities, she helps her clients find simple and fun fitness solutions to improve their image, confidence, and overall health.  She helps her students "find their abs" again without a single sit-up (even if they have been on 'vacation' for years)!  Fitness to Christine includes functional core strength, better posture, balance, flexibility, conditioning, and anti-inflammatory nutrition programs. 

 

Meeting attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa


Attendees practice the tips from speaker Christine Tusa


Christine Tusa - guest speaker
Christine, a personal fitness trainer and nutrition coach, shared some great tips on exercises/stretching we can do while working at the computer.

Sending letters to Congressmen about the importance of medical transcription and healthcare documentation
The Capital Chapter had 3 workstations set up for attendees to prepare letters to their legislators, print and sign! Thanks everyone!

Attendees busily prepare letters to send to their elected officials! Thanks for letting your voice be heard in advocating for quality healthcare documentation.
Meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to their elected officials in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)

Ruth Christianson and Barbara Rasmussen


Shirley Swift and Jennifer Willie


Members prepare letters to their Senators & Representatives
Meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to congressmen in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)

Attendees


Attendees prepare their letters
Capital Chapter meeting attendees submitted a total of 61 letters to be delivered to their elected officials in Washington DC during the AHDI Advocacy Summit (March 23-25, 2010)

Attendees listen to speaker Christine Tusa


61 letters ready to be mailed to legislators - THANKS!
Attendees prepared and submitted letters to their congressman in support of the upcoming Advocacy Summit in Washington DC. Thanks!

Suzanne and Olga


Kathy and Debbie


Suzanne, Wynette, and Norma


Lyndi and Teresa


Shannon and Glenda


Paula, Debbie, Shontel


Sarah, Michelle, and Marilyn


Christy and Olga


Maggie and Bobbie


Pat and Joyce


Attendees - January 30 meeting


Glenda - WINNER!
Glenda won a $100 voucher to be used twward the ACE Registration Fee ("ACE" is the AHDI Annual Convention & Expo and will be held in Austin this year--August 4-7).

Kathy


Sarah - WINNER!
Sarah won a $100 voucher to use toward the ACE Registration fee (AHDI Convention & Expo - August 4-7 in Austin). The Capital Chapter is giving away a total of TEN $100 vouchers during the first four meetings in 2010. All current chapter members are eligible to win!

Denice Moore and Paula Menchaca


Debbie Mooney


Shannon Briggs and Glenda Ripley


Cathy Thiberville


Anne Jefferson and Christy Cole


Debbie Mooney, Lyndi Moon, and Teresa Doell


Joyce Barton and Bobbie Hart


Suzanne Taubert and Jo Ann Kilsby


Marilyn Campbell, Cathy Thiberville, & Sarah Sielbeck


Olga Gonzalez, Wynette Becker, Diana Rezac


Kathy Muelker, Dr. Robert Hootkins, Pat Lang


Marilyn Campbell, Nichelle Nelson, Anne Jefferson


Break time


Kathy Muelker talks with guest speaker Robert Hootkins, MD, PhD

Nephrologist Dr. Hootkins served as guest speaker and gave a wonderful informal presentation.

Dr. Hootkins speaks about chronic kidney disease


Guest speaker Dr. Robert Hootkins, nephrology


Glenda Ripley wins a door prize


Pat Lang and Jo Ann Kilsby, door prize winners


Sarah Sielbeck wins a $100 voucher toward ACE registration!

Two lucky chapter members received a $100 voucher toward their ACE registration fee. Drawings will also be held at the next 3 meetings and a total of TEN $100 vouchers will be awarded!

Christy Cole & Glenda Ripley. Glenda won a $100 voucher toward ACE registration

The AHDI Annual Convention & Expo will be held in AUSTIN (August 4-7 at Hilton Austin - downtown)

Chapter members enjoyed going to have lunch after the meeting


Lunch at Santa Rita Cantina


Lunch at Santa Rita after the meeting

The 2010 Board of Directors

Barbara, Kathy, Bobbie, Christy, Suzanne

Capital Chapter members get ready to enjoy lunch

Left to right: Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma, Nancy, Christy, Michelle, Suzanne, Susan

The other end of the table...

Left to right: Christy, Michelle, Suzanne, Susan, Bobbie, Barbara, Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma

President Barbara Rasmussen
The Capital Chapter presented Barbara with a gift card in appreciation of her service as our President this year.

Just one more picture!

Left to right (back to front): Denice, Shannon, Jo Ann, Norma, Nancy

Bobbie Hart and Christy Cole
Bobbie will be Treasurer in 2010 and Christy will be President Elect and Chapter Rep

Denice Moore wins a door prize


Shannon Briggs wins a door prize


Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize


Nichelle Nelson wins a door prize


Suzanne Taubert wins a door prize


Christy Cole wins a door prize


Nancy Anacker wins a door prize


Norma Burnley wins a door prize


Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize


Capital Chapter members

Capital Chapter banner
The Capital Chapter of AHDI proudly displays their banner at all of their events

AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques

Barb delivered the keynote message

Keynote speaker Barb Marques
Barb is currently President-Elect of AHDI and will be serving as President in 2010

Atendees listen to Barbara Rasmussen make announcements
Barbara is the current Capital Chapter President

Celia De la Cerda wins a door prize
Celia traveled from the Rio Grande Valley (a long way!)

Carmen Crawford wins a door prize


Elaine Olson wins a door prize


Jo Ann Kilsby sells raffle tickets
Jo Ann is currently the secretary of the Capital Chapter

Karen Webb, Linda Guillory, Pat Lang


Wynette Becker and Barbara Rasmussen
Wynette is the Capital Chapter treasurer and Barbara is the president

Laura Imani wins a door prize

Laura's company MedNotes served as a sponsor of the event. Thank you!

Ruth Christianson wins a door prize
Ruth is a student at Andrews School

Elena Padilla won a $30 gift card for L&M Bookstore
Elena traveled from San Antonio

Sister Alicia Whatley and Joyce Barton


Attendees check out BenchMark KB


Freida Goodman and Pam Ebbert
Attendees enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new friends

Attendees visit the L&M Bookstore exhibit

Bob Sarro of L&M Bookstore

Attendee Carmen Crawford visits with Colleen Saffron
Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed served as an exhibitor

Sister Alicia Whatley and Marge Hulsey


Bob Sarro of L&M Bookstore helps attendees with their purchases


Attendees view BenchMark KB


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Pam Ebbert wins a door prize
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Susan Munoz wins a door prize
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Candace Pitchford checks out the door prizes
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Michelle Freudenberger wins a door prize
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Jo Ann Kilsby wins a door prize
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Barbara Rasmussen - Capital Chapter president
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Lyndi Moon, Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman


Attendees had an opportunity to contribute to the Power of 10 Campaign
The Capital Chapter MATCHED all attendee contributions and is sending a total of $376.00 to AHDI for the Power of 10 Campaign.

Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler delivered an engaging presentation titled "PHR - A Window of Opportunity"

Attendees listen to Barb Adler's presentation


Barb Adler, speaker
Barb Adler traveled from Oregon to serve as a speaker for our event

Attendees applaud the great speakers who shared their time and knowledge
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Dr Kancherla, speaker
Dr Kancherla specializes in physical medicine & rehabilitation

Lyndi, Jennifer, Freida, Donna
Lyndi Moon, Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman, Donna Keller

Capital Chapter members stand
Eight new members joined the Capital Chapter during the event.

Capital Chapter members
(L to R) Christy C, Karen W, Lyndi M, Michelle F, Jo Ann K, Barbara R, Karen L, Pam E

Capital Chapter members
(L to R) Norma Burnley, Elaine Olson, Liz Harmeson, Gloria Hamiter, Maggie Martone

Jo Ann Kilsby and Suzanne Taubert visit during a break
Jo Ann and Suzanne are both long-time members of AAMT/AHDI

Capital Chapter members

The Capital Chapter continues to grow and prosper, with 8 new members joining at the symposium.

Capital Chapter members
Front row: Vanessa D, Shirley S, Emily G, Carmen C. Bobbie H; Back row: Pat I, Pat L, Marian J, Kathy M

Charter members Karen Webb & Gloria Hamiter
Karen and Gloria are original members of the Capital Chapter, chartered in 1983.

Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby, and Kathy Muelker
Karen and Jo Ann handled the raffle ticket sales (a fundraiser for the Capital Chapter)

Debbie Bright-Chunn, AHDI Director and Board Partner for TX

Debbie traveled from Louisiana to serve as a speaker. She also demo'd BenchMark KB during breaks.

Speaker Richard Bryarly, M.D.
Dr. Bryarly specializes in ENT/Otolaryngology at the Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Dr Bryarly answers questions from attendees
Dr Bryarly, ENT/Otolaryngology at Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Jennifer, Freida, Candace, Donna
Jennifer Dipboye, Freida Goodman, Candace Pitchford, Donna Keller

Kathy Muelker & Bobbie Hart
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Dee & Bob Sarro at the L&M Bookstore exhibit table
Bob Sarro has attended many AHDI events throughout Texas over the years and we appreciate his continued support!

Carrie Stein and Pat Ireland display their recently published book
The book is titled "The Dictated Word"

Several companies provided "promo" items for the attendees
Pens, catalogues, and other items were available

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Stephanie Schultz wins a door prize
The Capital Chapter was delighted to have an attendee from Florida!

SpeedType prize
Betsy Ertel donated a SpeedType Word Expander license for the event. Elvia Reyna was the lucky winner.

Shirley Swift draws some winning tickets for door prizes

Shirley Swift and Barbara Rasmussen

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Vanessa De La Rosa wins a door prize
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Bobbie Hart wins a door prize
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Dee and Bob Sarro

Bob Sarro has attended many Texas AHDI component events as a vendor for L&M Bookstore.  Thanks Bob!

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Gulf Coast Chapter members with AHDI President-Elect Barb Marques

Beverly Curry wins a door prize
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Barbara introduces speaker Tom Twiss
Tom Twiss from AMBIS delivered an informative presentation on end-of-life planning, including advance directives and other medicolegal documents

Speaker Tom Twiss from AMBIS
Tom Twiss shared important information and distributed materials to assist with end-of-life planning and medicolegal issues

Kathy congratulates Barbara on winning the BenchMark KB raffle
We thank InterFix for donating the 1-year subscription to BenchMark KB!

Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle prize!
Thanks to Betsy Ertel for donating the prize!

Freida Goodman wins a Glimmer headset


Bobbie Hart wins a Glimmer headset
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Wynette Becker wins a Glimmer headset
Wynette is the current Capital Chapter treasurer and also a past president

Karen Webb wins a Glimmer headset
Karen is charter member of the Capital Chapter and a past president, too!

Liz Harmeson wins a Glimmer headset

Kathy Muelker and Liz Harmeson

Elvia Reyna wins the SpeedType raffle


Attendees listen to speaker Tom Twiss
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Thank you, Jack (Capital Chapter volunteer, AV & tech support)
Barbara Rasmussen presented Jack Kirtland with a thank-you card and gift on behalf of the Capital Chapter. Jack has been helping with our events for over 2 years.

As the symposium wraps up, attendees gather their materials
Michelle Skelton, Millie Stouffer, and Maggie Martone

Marge Hulsey and Kathie Anderson


Shirley Swift and Kathy Muelker


Julia Welch speaks at the welcome reception


Julia Welch spoke to attendees at the welcome reception

Julia was the first Capital Chapter President in 1983-84

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Julia Welch
Julia delivered an entertaining presentation on grammar, punctuation, and more!

Kathy Muelker & Kathy Bodge - Welcome reception
...and they both spell "Kathy" the same way!

Attendees enjoy the welcome reception


Candace, Paula, Denice
Candace Pitchford, Paula Menchaca, Denice Moore

Kathie Anderson


The MTS clan

Liz, Christy, Debbie, Diana, Elaine

Debbie and Ronnie Chunn


Julia Welch, speaker - welcome reception
Julia Welch served as the first Capital Chapter president in 1983-84

Lyndi Moon and Jennifer Dipboye


Parice, Jerry, Cynthia

Parice Aziere, Jerry Shoemaker, Cynthia Alder

Pat Ireland, Diana Rezac, Suzanne Taubert


Ruth Christianson and Lori Shaw

Lori was the winner of a 1-year AHDI membership from Barb Marques

Attendees enjoy the reception


Stephanie, Nita, Marian
Stephanie Schultz (Florida), Nita Townsend, Marian Jones

Welcome reception

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Attendees gather outside the Simulation Center prior to the tour

Left to right: Kathy Muelker, Mercy Fudell, Monica Crocker, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone, Bobbie Hart (Not pictured: Desiree Frieden - who took the picture!)

Getting ready for the tour

Desiree Frieden, Kathy Muelker, Mercy Fudell, Bobbie Hart, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone (not pictured: Monica Crocker, photographer!)

Center Director Neil Coker conducted the tour and provided interesting details about the unique facility


Neil points out the camera system on the ceiling


Neil shows the group how to assess the carotid pulses


Desiree Frieden checks the "patient's" toes


This female "patient" is used for labor and delivery exercises (she is indeed pregnant!)


Neil describes the reaslistic simulation features of the baby


Barbara observes Neil describing this Sim Man used for cardiopulmonary simulation


Multiple people can listen to the patient's heart sounds with these devices


The Simulation Center is designed like a mini hospital


The control room operators can watch, listen, and speak to the medical students as they are assessing the patient

The operator can also be the voice of the patient and answer questions, explain symptoms, etc.

Control room
Simulation Center

Kathy gets friendly with a skeleton


Operating room


Neil Coker explains how the operating room is used for anesthesiology training


Neil provides information on the simulated activities that can take place in the operating room


Barbara looks on as Neil describes how the surgical patient is utilized in simulation activities
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"Antique" hospital equipment is on display in the lobby of the simulation center


Old medical equipment is on display


Attendees also received a tour of the operational dental clinic which is part of the simulation center


Dental hygeine students provide services to the general public


Barbara Rasmussen presents Neil Coker with a gift card from the Capital Chapter in appreciation of the wonderful tour he provided


Attendees met at nearby Cracker Barrel after the tour
L to R: Bobbie Hart, Mercy Fudell, Desiree Frieden, Barbara Rasmussen, Brenda Stone

Desiree, Barbara, Brenda, and Kathy

Capital Chapter members Monica Crocker, Kathy Muelker, Marilyn Campbell


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organizers of the event - Army Community Service & Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
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Kathy gives an initial overview of medical transcription
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An attendee enters her information on the AHDI Military Spouse database

Access to the AHDI website was available to participants

A laptop was available to allow participants to register directly on the AHDI website (military spouse database)


Kathy explains what a medical transcriptionist does
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Kathy describes the skills that medical transcriptionists need


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Kathy describes the education and training programs available
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Kathy explains that a medical transcriptionist performs important work that must be accurate
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Marilyn speaks to attendees about working as a medical transcriptionist
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Kathy shares information about Operation Life Transformed scholarships
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Kathy shares information about working as a medical transcriptionist
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Kathy Muelker and Colleen Saffron

Colleen is with Operation Life Transformed

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Marilyn Campbell and Kathy Muelker
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Kathy answers questions
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Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
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Colleen Saffron of Operation Life Transformed
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Colleen Saffron visits with attendees about OLT
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Colleen Saffron and Monica Crocker

Colleen represented Operation Life Transformed, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to military spouses and caregivers of wounded military personnel.

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Capital Chapter members attend TAHDI Annual Meeting in Houston

Not pictured: Christy Cole, Jo Ann Kilsby, Venita Durante, Gail Durante

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Elaine Olson, Christy Webb, Emily Garcia Russell


Jack and John (AV/IT volunteers) with Barbara

Jack Kirtland (left) and John Evans work with Barbara to make sure the audiovisual equipment is ready.

President Barbara Rasmussen, CMT


President Barbara Rasmussen makes some announcements
Chapter Meeting

(L to R) Secretary Rachel Recher-Evans, Barbara, Kathy, Jan Willems
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President Barbara Rasmussen recognizes 2008 Member of the Year Kathy Muelker


2009 President Barbara Rasmussen and 2007/2008 president Kathy Muelker
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Barbara & Kathy
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Kathy presents Barbara with torch pin


Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.

Michelle is the director of the Forensics Anthropoloy Center in San Marcos

Guest speaker Michelle D. Hamilton, Ph.D.


Kathy Muelker gives a demo of BenchMark KB


Kathy presents information about BenchMark KB


Barbara, Jack, and Jan Willems


Attendees

Attendees gather for a picture after the meeting

Just one more picture...
Attendees

Attendees

Front row: Norma Burnley, Gloria Hamiter, Marge Hulsey, Celina Crandal

Middle row: Jennifer Willie, Kathy Muelker, Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen

Back row: Rachel Recher-Evans, Sister Alicia Whatley, Desiree Frieden, Monica Crocker, Paula Galloway, Deborah Brown

(not pictured - Maggie Martone)

Welcome new members! Deborah Brown, Paula Galloway, Desiree Frieden

Chatting prior to the meeting

Kathy, Rachel, Desiree (seated), Paula, Deborah (seated)

Paula Galloway & Deborah Brown

New members!

Getting ready... and enjoying coffee

Celina, Barbara, Jennifer, Maggie, Wynette

Kathy & Sister Alicia

Kathy presented a gift to member Sister Alicia Whatley in appreciation of her many years of dedication to medical transcription.

Kathy, Sister Alicia, Barbara


Dr. Patience Reading

Dr. Reading, our guest speaker, delivered a GREAT presentation on conversion disorder.  Fascinating!

Gloria Hamiter

Gloria is a charter member of the Capital Chapter (since 1983) and has attended 22 consecutive national AHDI conventions (ACE)!

Neurologist Dr. Reading


Jennifer Willie, treasurer

Jennifer listens to Dr. Reading's presentation

Dr. Reading


Attendees

Attendees listen to neurologist Dr. Patience Reading speak about conversion disorder

Monica Crocker

Gotcha! :o) Monica is usually behind the camera taking GREAT pics of our meetings and events.

Kathy thanks Dr. Reading


Barbara & Kathy

Kathy thanks Barbara for serving as an officer in 2007 & 2008

Kathy

Conducting her last meeting as president (2007-2008)

Barbara recognizes Kathy's contributions to the Capital Chapter


The 2008 officers thank Kathy for serving as president


Kathy's husband Jack is recognized for his contributions and support


Barbara thanks Jack for his help with Capital Chapter activities over the past 2 years


Barbara presents thank-you gift to Kathy from 2008 officers


Kathy receives gift from 2008 officers


President-elect Barbara Rasmussen reviews updates to the chapter bylaws


Kathy thanks Barbara for serving as an officer in 2007 & 2008


Barbara Rasmussen, 2008 president-elect


Jennifer Willie receives a thank-you from Kathy for serving as treasurer in 2008


Rachel Recher-Evans is installed as secretary for 2009


Wynette Becker is installed as treasurer for 2009


Barbara Rasmussen is installed as president for 2009


Barbara installs Kathy as chapter rep for 2009


Installation ceremony


Congratulations, new officers!

Newly elected officers for 2009

2009 Officers

Kathy, Rachel, Wynette, Barbara

Your officers for 2009

Kathy - Chapter Rep; Rachel - Secretary; Wynette - Treasurer; Barbara - President

Drawing door prize winners!


Choosing a door prize

Everybody wins a door prize!

Lunch

After the meeting, several attendees enjoyed lunch together at Santa Rita Mexican restaurant

Smile !

(Monica makes sure to get a lot of pictures!)

Lunch
Gloria, Kathy, Paula, Deborah, Rachel & John, Desiree, Jennifer, Wynette, Barbara (Monica is taking the picture!)

Returning from lunch on a cool, windy day
Whose idea was it to walk? :o)

Getting exercise after lunch

Hey - it will be downhill on the way back! :o)

A "crisp" weather day

A windy but beautiful fall day in Austin

Attendees

Black & white looks good, too!

Kathy, Monica, Rachel

Capital Chapter members participated in the Career Day in Killeen, representing the profession of medical transcription and AHDI

Kathy talks to interested attendees


Introducing the profession of medical transcription


Sharing information about a career that "moves with you"


Marie DeCindio and Kathy Muelker

Kathy give Marie some of the AHDI Military Spouse brochures.  Marie is the Education Trainer for the Fort Hood ACS Employment Readiness Branch

Attendees are provided with handouts and brochures


Several attendees planned to pursue medical transcription as a career


Many attendees wanted to hear about medical transcription


Information, handouts, brochures... so much to learn about medical transcription!


We had sample reports and reference books available


Rachel and Kathy

Rachel brought medical reference books to show the attendees.

Kathy explains what medical transcriptionists do


Attendees were able to ask questions


Kathy refers to the AHDI brochure for military spouses


Career Day


It's not just typing...


AHDI participates in Career Day - Killeen/Fort Hood


Monica Crocker shows the certificate she received

Capital Chapter members were presented with a certificate, tote bag, and mug for participating in Career Day.

Attendees listen to Kathy describe what medical transcriptionists do


Colleen Saffron with Operation Life Transformed

Our friend and supporter, Colleen Saffron, participated in Career Day and told attendees about OLT's scholarship program

Yes - you can work from home!


Kathy and Rachel review the materials and handouts


Rachel and Kathy get ready to set up the materials

Maggie Martone, Karen Webb, Jo Ann Kilsby
Past presidents of the Capital Chapter

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Suzanne Taubert & Kathy Muelker
Welcome reception

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Welcome Reception refreshments
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Olga Gonzalez & Kathy Nelson
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Teresa Tyler & her mom Linda
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Patti Hempen
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Welcome reception
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Pat Ireland and Nancy Anacker
Alamo Chapter members

Olga Gonzalez and PJ Posey


Suzanne Taubert - Alamo Chapter
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Jeanine Berrie & Charlotte Sebesta
Welcome reception

Marlene Schoenberg - Welcome reception
Marlene was a speaker at the symposium (Tips for Understanding ESL Dictators)

Kathy Bodge and PJ Posey
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Freida Goodman & Rachel Recher-Evans
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Terri Brown and Barbara Rasmussen
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Marlene Schoenberg and Christy Cole
Marlene was a guest speaker at the symposium.

Lori Shaw, Candace Pitchford, Vicky Yelton
Welcome reception

Kathie Anderson, Benell & Mike Tope
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Kathy Nelson and Susan Munoz
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Cake made by Elaine Olson

Elaine made a yummy 25th anniversary cake for the welcome reception

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Betty Honkonen speaks at the welcome reception
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Wynette Becker & Teresa Tyler
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Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter were honored

Welcome reception

What did Karen just say?!
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Candace Pitchford and Vicky Yelton, Gulf Coast Chapter officers
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Barbara Rasmussen, president-elect & Kathy Muelker, president
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Attendees at welcome reception
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First Capital Chapter president Julia Kinsey Welch with current president Kathy Muelker
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Kathy with Karen Webb, past president
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Past Capital Chapter president and current officer Marge Hulsey and Kathy Muelker, current president
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Welcome Reception
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still trying to recover from the giggles?
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Kathy Muelker and Jo Ann Kilsby, current secretary and past president
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Past presidents (after regaining their composure)
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Wynette Becker, Barbara Rasmussen, Christy Cole
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Kathy Muelker, Capital Chapter president
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Attendees complete evaluations
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Marice Ivey and Terrie Burkes (Millie Stouffer & Maggie Martone - foreground)
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Diana Sanchez and Venita Durante check out the door prizes
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Pam Ebbert listens to a presentation
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Speaker John Hays, M.D. of Austin Heart
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Pat Lang and Dr. John Hays

Pat Lang introduced speaker John Hays, M.D.

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Barbara Rasmussen at the Capital Chapter fundraiser table


Past Presidents of the Capital Chapter

Wynette, Marge, Jo Ann, Selina, Karen, Maggie

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Carrie Keller
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Barbara Rasmussen

President-elect of the Capital Chapter

Susan Munoz
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Christy Cole, Capital Chapter, and Olga Gonzalez, Rio Grande Valley Chapter
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Kathy Muelker
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Freida Goodman, TAHDI secretary and Gulf Coast Chapter member
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Lyndi Moon & Stephanie Karlik
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Kathy introduces speaker Ellen Drake


Speaker Ellen Drake

Ellen presented "Interpreting Difficult Dictation"

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Jack - Capital Chapter volunteer extraordinaire (and AV guy)
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Speaker Marlene Schoenberg


Kathy thanks speaker Marlene Schoenberg (accent expert)
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Maggie Blassingame wins the Southwest Airlines round-trip pass!

Prize Winner

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Capital Chapter Meeting 04-19-08
Meeting attendees (Not pictured: Maggie Martone and photographer Monica Crocker)

Benell Tope and Elaine Olson


Marge receives plant
(front) Deanna Hart and Rachel Recher-Evans. Kathy presents Marge with plant.

Meeting attendees
Kathy, Sister Alicia, Wynette, Gloria

Dr. Koushik Shaw, urologist
Guest speaker Dr. Shaw explained how he performs urologic procedures using the da Vinci robot.

Hmmm... that is a great question
Dr. Shaw answered the excellent questions posed by meeting attendees.

Dr. Shaw
Dr. Shaw shows a video of a partial nephrectomy performed with the robot

Catching up
Sister Alicia Whatley and Wynette Becker visit during the meeting.

Capital Chapter 25th Anniversary
The engraved plate commemorating the Capital Chapter's 25th anniversary was on display (gift from Alamo Chapter)

Chapter members visit
Jo Ann Kilsby, Gloria Hamiter, and Marge Hulsey visit during a break.

Jennifer Willie & Kathy
Jennifer won the first door prize, the new edition of the Book of Style

Door prize winners
Benell Tope and Wynette Becker

Sister Alicia draws another name


Jo Ann Kilsby
Jo Ann is a door prize winner, too!

Deanna Hart (future MT!)
Special guest Deanna Hart was also a door prize winner

Attendees enjoy the meeting
Barbara Rasmussen, Sister Alicia Whatley, Wynette Becker, Gloria Hamiter

Elaine Olson
Another door prize winner!

Capital Chapter volunteer
Kathy's husband Jack reviews the contest entries to determine who had the most accurate guess.

Sharing a smile
Sister Alicia and Wynette

Contest winner Jo Ann Kilsby
Jo Ann Kilsby won the Texas cooler for her accurate guessing ability (she knows her keyboard keys well).

Meeting attendees
Not pictured were photographer Monica Crocker and Maggie Martone

Kathy and Marge catch up

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