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ISRC ELECTIONS 2012 - Ballot is open now through March 19, 2012 CLICK HERE

On behalf of the ISRC BOD, we would like to thank you for your participation is the ISRC election process.
If you would like to participate on the Board of Directors as a chapter representative or committee member,
please contact Gina Hoots, Chair of Nominations and Elections for more information.
I can be reached at ghoots@isrc.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

A slate of nominees is presented for the 2012 election per the ISRC bylaws.
All candidates are active AARC members with a current Illinois license. Please visit www.isrc.org for candidate profiles.

Bylaws changes should be reviewed also on this page.

VOTE NOW!!!!

President Elect Valerie Klans (Ch 2) BS, RRT, RCP
I am a graduate of Triton College, River Grove, IL and earned my Bachelor's Degree at Nova
University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I currently hold the position of Adult Care Section
Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
I have been in the field of Respiratory Care for over 30 years and have been employed at Acute,
Long Term and Home Care facilities throughout my career. I have consistently supported the
expansion and elevation of this profession and have served as an active BOD member on the
Illinois and Florida Societies for Respiratory Care. I am a Past President of the Illinois Society
for Respiratory Care ('07-'08) and would be honored to serve its members once more in
the capacity ad President.

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Vice President Nuiel Atchley (Ch 5) RRT, RPFT, BS
I am the Director of Respiratory Services and Sleep Disorders Clinic at Graham Hospital in
Canton Illinois. I started this department in September of 2007 after the hospital had gone
20+ years without a Respiratory department.
I graduated from Illinois Central College's Respiratory Therapy program in 2000.
Worked at Proctor Hospital in Peoria as a student,
staff therapist from 1998 until 2007. I am married and have 2 children.
My wife and I are both very active in the community with coaching sports.

Vice President Robin Robinson (Ch 2) BS, RRT-NPS
I am from the Chicagoland area, I graduated from EHS South Chicago
Community Hospital School of Respiratory Care in 1992 .
I am currently a Clinical Team Leader and ECMO Specialist at Advocate
Hope Children's Hospital.

My past work experience has been obtained from having worked at
EHS South Chicago Community Hospital as a staff therapist,
Advocate Christ Medical Center as a staff therapist,Clinical Team
Leader and a Ventilator Specialist.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a staff therapist.

I have remained very active within the ISRC, I am a former Chapter 2 Chair
and am currently Vice President.

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Secretary Midge Seim (Ch 3)
My given name is Madeline, however most know me by Midge. The Norwegian
pronunciation of Seim is "same", however I will respond to almost anything that
starts with S and ends with M.
I began my respiratory therapy journey as an OJT, or "on-the-job trainee", and
was almost frightened by the tasks I was allowed to do without any education, and
quickly chose to go to school. I earned an AAS in Respiratory Therapy from Parkland
College, followed by B.A. and M.S. degrees from Eastern Illinois University several
years later. I am currently privileged to be Program Director for the
Parkland College Respiratory Care Program.
I am Registered Respiratory Therapist- Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, and licensed
RCP in Illinois. I am a BLS, PALS, and ACLS Instructor, Training Center Faculty
and Regional Faculty for American Heart Association in BLS. I also maintain
NRP certification.
I have served on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Society of Respiratory Care
as a Chapter Representative for several years. I am a member of the Student and
Membership committees. Being a member of the ISRC Board has been an opportunity
to be a part of the larger professional organization to promote Respiratory Care as a
profession. I look forward to continuing to serve the profession and the Society.

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Treasurer Kristin Stephenson, CRT, CPFT

I am a native of Rockford Illinois.
I graduated from the Respiratory Care Program at
Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL in 2006.
I have worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital for
a total of 4 years.
I have worked in areas of floor care, ICU, NICU, PICU,
Bronchoscopy lab, and Pulmonary Function Lab.
I also spent two years working in the home care setting
as a Respiratory Therapist.

Treasurer Barb Zueck (Ch 5)

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Senior
Delegate to the AARC Lynn Harms

Junior
Delegate to the AARC Audrea Hardwicks-Williams, BS, RRT-RCP (Ch 2)
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 16 years,
I have worked for 15 years continuously within the ISRC to advance our state.
Currently I serve as the Past President; I have also served as the Chapter 2 Reporter,
Public Relation Chair, Chapter 2 Chair and most recently the first two year term President.
It would be a great honor to serve as the AARC delegate. As the AARC delegate this allow
me the opportunity to use my voice and experience to serve the state.

Junior
Delegate to the AARC Keith Hirst (Ch 2)MS, RRT-NPS
Keith received his B.S. in Respiratory Care from Northeastern University in Boston in 1998
and got his Masters in Respiratory Care Leadership from Northeastern University in 2010.
He has a wide experience in Respiratory Care having worked in both Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric
Critical Care, most recently he worked at Children’s Hospital Boston. Keith is ECMO trained and
has presented several research abstracts at the AARC and has spoken at several ISRC events.
He has written 2 book chapters, one on Medical Gas therapy and the other on Neonatal/Pediatric
Assessment. He is current a PhD candidate at Rush University in their PhD in Health Sciences
Program. Keith is currently an Assistant professor and Director of Respiratory Care at Rush
University in their Respiratory Care Program. He lives in Winfield with his wife Alison and
their son Taylor.

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Board of Medical Advisors Carol Cohen, M.D., FRCP(C)
came to Decatur in 1992 to join Central Illinois Lung Internists Associates (CILIA).
Before that she was an assistant professor at McGill University, Montreal Canada
and chief of pulmonary disease at Mount Sinai Hospital. She attended college and
medical school at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She is a fellow of the Royal
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Respiratory Medicine) and is board
certified in sleep medicine.

Board of Medical Advisors

Lisa F Wolfe, MD

Associate Professor in Medicine-Pulmonary
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Interests

Sleep Disorders

Professional Education

MD: Ohio State University (1992)
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1998)
Residency: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1995)

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine

American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
Illinois Sleep Society
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago Academic and Other

Professional Activities

Academic and Other Professional Activities
American Association for Respiratory Care
Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd.

Explanation of Proposed Changes to the ISRC Bylaws, 2012
The Illinois Society for Respiratory Care is proposing four changes to our bylaws.
Format:
Sections which the ISRC is proposing to delete are indicated by ~~striking through the text.~~
Sections the ISRC is proposing to add are indicated by bolding and underlining the text.

Proposal One:
In 2007 the ISRC increased the term of office of the President from one to two years. This means that there is a new Past President every two years. The term of Past President therefore needs to be extended from one to two years so that the office will not be left vacant every other year.
Article V
Section C TERM OF OFFICE

The term of office for President shall be for a period of two (2) years and no individual shall succeed him/herself in office.
The term office for President-Elect shall be for a period of one (1) year immediately preceding succeeding to the office of President, and no individual shall succeed him/herself in office.
The term of office for Immediate Past President shall be for a period of ~~one (1) year~~ two (2) years immediately following the term in the office of President.
The term of office for the Vice-President shall be for a period of two (2) years.
The term of office for Secretary and Treasurer shall be for a period of two (2) years.
The term of office for Chapter Chairpersons shall be for a period of two (2) years.
The term of office for members of the Board of Directors shall be for a period of two (2) years with the exception of the Offices of President-Elect ~~and Immediate Past President~~. There shall be no limit to the consecutive terms that may be served as a member of the Board of Directors.

Proposal Two:
In the previous version of the bylaws, the President-Elect assumes the office of the President if that office becomes vacant for any reason. In the current version of the bylaws during the first year of the President's term of office there is no President-Elect. This change provides for how the office of President would be filled if it becomes vacant during that first year.
Article V
Section E VACANCIES IN OFFICE

In the event of a vacancy in the office of President during the first year of the term of office, the immediate Past-President shall resume the duties but not the office for the unexpired portion of the first year of the term until a President-Elect has been sworn in. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President during the second year of the term of office the President-Elect shall become acting President to serve the unexpired portion of the President's term and shall serve his/her own, the successive term, as President.

Proposal Three:
This change is part of the transition to the new, council structure.
Article VIII
Section B PURPOSE

The annual business meeting shall be for the purpose of receiving reports of officers and ~~committees~~ councils, the results of the election and for other business brought by the President.

Proposal Four:
This section establishes and explains "council" structure. Permanent assignment of specific standing committees was avoided to allow the President the opportunity to modify the composition of the councils as needed to help achieve his/her goals. Specific designation of the Officer to lead each council was also left to the discretion of the President.
Article XI
Section A PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF COUNCILS
In order to facilitate effective oversight and establish an accountability mechanism, the committees of the Society shall be organized into four functional groups or councils. The leadership shall be appointed by the President. The composition of the councils may be modified at the discretion of the President to best achieve the goals of the Society.

Fiscal Responsibilities
This council shall be responsible for the fiscal oversight of the Society, including but not limited to assuring the development, implementation of and assurance of compliance with the annual budget, as well as making appropriate arrangement for the long-term financial viability of the Society.
Governmental Affairs
This council shall be responsible for the governing of the Society and shall be a liaison between the Society and any local, state or federal government activities that could potentially impact the profession of Respiratory Care as it is practiced in Illinois.
Professional Development
This council shall be responsible for the development and implementation of programs to facilitate recruitment, retention and education of Respiratory Care Professionals and members of this Society.
Strategic Communications
This council shall be responsible for communication within the Society, and communication between the Society and the public at large. This council shall also be responsible for the development of the Strategic Plan of the Society, as well as on-going guidance toward achieving the goals stated therein, or when appropriate, modification thereof.

The election will be held online as in 2010. Please visit www.isrc.org to log in and VOTE between February 18th and March 18! You must be an active AARC member as of January 31st in order to vote. Please have your member number handy as you log in to the secure voting system.

We have current openings for representatives in many chapters. If you would like to learn more about the ISRC Board of Directors, please attend the 3rd quarterly board meeting in Pekin on March 24th. We especially have an urgent need for representation in the southern half of the state.

Thank you for your participation,

Gina Hoots

Nominations and Elections Committee Chair

Illinois Society for Respiratory Care
Phone - 217-522-5558 - Fax 217-522-5557
^{(AN AFFILIATE OF
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RESPIRATORY
CARE)}

President Elect	Valerie Klans (Ch 2) BS, RRT, RCP I am a graduate of Triton College, River Grove, IL and earned my Bachelor's Degree at Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. I currently hold the position of Adult Care Section Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. I have been in the field of Respiratory Care for over 30 years and have been employed at Acute, Long Term and Home Care facilities throughout my career. I have consistently supported the expansion and elevation of this profession and have served as an active BOD member on the Illinois and Florida Societies for Respiratory Care. I am a Past President of the Illinois Society for Respiratory Care ('07-'08) and would be honored to serve its members once more in the capacity ad President.
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Vice President	Nuiel Atchley (Ch 5) RRT, RPFT, BS I am the Director of Respiratory Services and Sleep Disorders Clinic at Graham Hospital in Canton Illinois. I started this department in September of 2007 after the hospital had gone 20+ years without a Respiratory department. I graduated from Illinois Central College's Respiratory Therapy program in 2000. Worked at Proctor Hospital in Peoria as a student, staff therapist from 1998 until 2007. I am married and have 2 children. My wife and I are both very active in the community with coaching sports.
Vice President	Robin Robinson (Ch 2) BS, RRT-NPS I am from the Chicagoland area, I graduated from EHS South Chicago Community Hospital School of Respiratory Care in 1992 . I am currently a Clinical Team Leader and ECMO Specialist at Advocate Hope Children's Hospital. My past work experience has been obtained from having worked at EHS South Chicago Community Hospital as a staff therapist, Advocate Christ Medical Center as a staff therapist,Clinical Team Leader and a Ventilator Specialist. Northwestern Memorial Hospital as a staff therapist. I have remained very active within the ISRC, I am a former Chapter 2 Chair and am currently Vice President.
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Secretary	Midge Seim (Ch 3) My given name is Madeline, however most know me by Midge. The Norwegian pronunciation of Seim is "same", however I will respond to almost anything that starts with S and ends with M. I began my respiratory therapy journey as an OJT, or "on-the-job trainee", and was almost frightened by the tasks I was allowed to do without any education, and quickly chose to go to school. I earned an AAS in Respiratory Therapy from Parkland College, followed by B.A. and M.S. degrees from Eastern Illinois University several years later. I am currently privileged to be Program Director for the Parkland College Respiratory Care Program. I am Registered Respiratory Therapist- Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist, and licensed RCP in Illinois. I am a BLS, PALS, and ACLS Instructor, Training Center Faculty and Regional Faculty for American Heart Association in BLS. I also maintain NRP certification. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Society of Respiratory Care as a Chapter Representative for several years. I am a member of the Student and Membership committees. Being a member of the ISRC Board has been an opportunity to be a part of the larger professional organization to promote Respiratory Care as a profession. I look forward to continuing to serve the profession and the Society.
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Treasurer	Kristin Stephenson, CRT, CPFT I am a native of Rockford Illinois. I graduated from the Respiratory Care Program at Rock Valley College in Rockford, IL in 2006. I have worked at Rockford Memorial Hospital for a total of 4 years. I have worked in areas of floor care, ICU, NICU, PICU, Bronchoscopy lab, and Pulmonary Function Lab. I also spent two years working in the home care setting as a Respiratory Therapist.
Treasurer	Barb Zueck (Ch 5)
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Senior Delegate to the AARC	Lynn Harms
Junior Delegate to the AARC	Audrea Hardwicks-Williams, BS, RRT-RCP (Ch 2) As a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 16 years, I have worked for 15 years continuously within the ISRC to advance our state. Currently I serve as the Past President; I have also served as the Chapter 2 Reporter, Public Relation Chair, Chapter 2 Chair and most recently the first two year term President. It would be a great honor to serve as the AARC delegate. As the AARC delegate this allow me the opportunity to use my voice and experience to serve the state.
Junior Delegate to the AARC	Keith Hirst (Ch 2)MS, RRT-NPS Keith received his B.S. in Respiratory Care from Northeastern University in Boston in 1998 and got his Masters in Respiratory Care Leadership from Northeastern University in 2010. He has a wide experience in Respiratory Care having worked in both Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care, most recently he worked at Children’s Hospital Boston. Keith is ECMO trained and has presented several research abstracts at the AARC and has spoken at several ISRC events. He has written 2 book chapters, one on Medical Gas therapy and the other on Neonatal/Pediatric Assessment. He is current a PhD candidate at Rush University in their PhD in Health Sciences Program. Keith is currently an Assistant professor and Director of Respiratory Care at Rush University in their Respiratory Care Program. He lives in Winfield with his wife Alison and their son Taylor.
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Board of Medical Advisors	Carol Cohen, M.D., FRCP(C) came to Decatur in 1992 to join Central Illinois Lung Internists Associates (CILIA). Before that she was an assistant professor at McGill University, Montreal Canada and chief of pulmonary disease at Mount Sinai Hospital. She attended college and medical school at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Respiratory Medicine) and is board certified in sleep medicine.
Board of Medical Advisors	Lisa F Wolfe, MD Associate Professor in Medicine-Pulmonary Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Interests Sleep Disorders Professional Education MD: Ohio State University (1992) Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1998) Residency: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1995) Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease, Sleep Medicine American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Illinois Sleep Society Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago Academic and Other Professional Activities Academic and Other Professional Activities American Association for Respiratory Care Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Foundation, Ltd.