Thank you.

Posted By: OP on 2006-10-12
In Reply to: I think you'd be suprised at how many "administrators" have no idea there is/was an AAMT S - MissouriMT

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Are these abbreviations taken? I'm seriously considering starting my OWN association sm - AMTS
- I applaud your enthusiasm, and..... - MSMT
- Done bantering about the subject... - UTMT
  - Anytime you want to work on it - Melissa
- Here is an idea - Melissa
  - Jay Vance tried that approach and it died. You have to charge - sm
  - So we are writing our own BOS, right?? - Me
    - You would almost have to... - Melissa
    - good luck getting hospitals/clinics and the med communityto - accept it!
      - I have not worked for a doctor yet who cares about BOS. - sm
        So true! - mt12
        Look, when you start advertising your own BOS, the - AAMT will take notice and squeal loud!
        I think you'd be suprised at how many "administrators" have no idea there is/was an AAMT S - MissouriMT
        THANK YOU - Melissa
        Thank you. - OP
        Who says you have to compete - Melissa
        You're asking for part of their market! It'll be a competition - and you will lose out.
        Only because they proclaimed themselves to... - UTMT
        They definitely would...but - Melissa
        You're looking for a union. That's a different ballgame. - BTW...the world recognizes the AAMT, not just the
        Again, it doesn't have to be that way... - Melissa
        Do you honestly think that you can get MTs to refuse to go to - certain docs because of that?
        I'm sure India, Pakistan, Philippines... - UTMT
        No, I haven't. I have friends who live abroad. The AAMT has taken - very smart steps globally.
        correct - they took global steps and is why they - are no longer AAMT, rather AIHD!! sm
      - Why not? Most never heard of the BOS... - UTMT
    - I will write the new "Rules of MT" for free... - UTMT
      - Well, notify the academic world, too! Typing classes in middle and high schools - are teaching the SAME thing.
        Sorry, but that's just not true... - UTMT
        My middle schooler is being taught the changes in typing class. - And it's in the textbooks! You're not The A
        I never claimed to be the "A"... - UTMT
        You don't have to agree with BOS standing! The sheer numbers - of BOS's sold and those using it speaks for its
        Oh, of course, I'm certain you have the sales... - UTMT
      - Cool! (nm) - Me
- Better think more about it ... here's a - great link for you to read
- Better think more about it ... - sm
  - Well, you've given me a lot to think about and consider..sm - AMTS
- Great idea...I've often thought of doing some... - UTMT
  - Exactly! Set up testing, issue a credential, represent the American MT. I love it! nm - AMTS

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