It is a New Year and we would like to say Thank You for your support of NCAST in our first year as the ONLY charted sleep society in North Carolina. Please take a couple of minutes to view our updated website: www.ncastsleep.org. This has been a major undertaking for a new organization involving many hours of planning for current and future use, but we are very pleased with the progress and outcome of this site. You will see new features and happenings posted on the website in the near future. We look forward to you using it often and checking for updates; and hopefully, you will find it easy to navigate !

We accomplished many things this past year with the help of each member including the formation of the North Carolina Association of Sleep Technologists, a successful continuing educational meeting and submission of our legislation – House Bill 2015 !!

Our progress has exceeded our anticipated goals for 2007 – and we plan to do it again for 2008. In order to continue on the successful path of education and legislation, and achieve our objectives, we are asking for your input in helping NCAST sustain our priorities.

Membership Dues for 2008 are now due! We have enclosed our application form so that our records remain up to date. Please take a few moments to complete the enclosed form or you may complete it online. If you choose to complete your membership online, we ask you to please complete a hard copy and mail to our office to make sure the information is updated correctly in reference to your status, credential, and contact information. In the near future, this extra step won’t be necessary. We are a non-profit organization and all monies collected go to the upkeep of the website, Legislative efforts, and Continuing Education Seminars. You may have received a letter or email from the AASM asking for donations in reference to NC legislative efforts. Please keep in mind that this request is strictly voluntary and you may give to AASM if you wish; however, please consider giving any donation of any amount for legislative efforts to NCAST as your first priority. AASM, along with many other individuals and entities, has stepped forward with monetary and other supportive measures to assist with support of our bill – H 2015. An additional form is enclosed if you wish to donate any amount to the Legislative efforts.

Once again, we congratulate each individual for your commitment and belief in NCAST as your organization to promote the Polysomnography profession as a distinct and autonomous medical field and recognize the importance of your chosen career.

Many thanks to you and we look forward to your continued membership !!!!!

Sincerely,
Will Underwood, RPSGT
President