Michigan Legislative Updates

2007

Changes In The Goverment Affairs Committee!

Earl Jerzyk, CST stepped down from his position as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee on June 3rd. The Officers and Board members cannot thank Earl enough for his efforts and contributions to the committee as its Chair. Earl loves being a surgical technologist and has been actively supporting the advancement of our profession for years. Although no longer chair of the committee, this is not retirement for Earl! He plans to remain actively involved on the committee and continue supporting the legislative efforts for surgical technologists! Thank You Earl!

Rebecca Pieknik, CST/CSA, past president of MSA-AST has graciously accepted the position of Chair of the Government Affairs Committee. Rebecca has been MSA-AST link to House Representative John Stakoe. Representative Stakoe is working tirelessly on our behalf to obtain the recognition of Surgical Technologists in the State of Michigan! Watch for updates in these efforts! Welcome Rebecca!

MSA-AST has pursued 2 adventures since February 2007. The first is the MSA Membership Survey and the second is the Petition for Support of Certification for Surgical Technologists in Michigan.
The survey will allow us to learn about the different hospitals and surgery centers where the membership is employed. You can find the survey results by regions and then as a state by clicking here. If you did not complete a survey and would like to add information about where you work, please go to this link.

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The Petition was passed out at the Spring Workshop in Jackson on March 24, 2007. If you would like a copy of the petition to obtain signatures, please contact Rebecca Pieknik.