Established in 1978

Leadership

Directors at Large & Committee Chairs

Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care
Past Presidents

From 1978 to today, the members of the Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care elect a president to represent our Society. From 1978 to 2014, this was a single year role, and since 2015 it is a two-year role. Each President serves a two-years term as President-Elect, then President for two-years, and finally as Immediate Past President for two-years.

1970's Presidents

1978 Julie Ely
1979 Paul Mathews

1980's Presidents

1980 William Goding
1981 Rebecca Brooks
1982 Charles Cosgrove
1983 Carol Erskine
1984 Bob Simmons
1985 Mary Briggs
1986 Mary McGrath
1987 Jackie Long-Goding
1988 Charles Fezzie
1989 Glenn Low

1990's Presidents

1990 - John Hopey
1991 - Richard Patterson
1992 - John Hopey
1993 - William McDonald
1994 - Christopher Hirsch
1995 - Scott Janssens
1996 - William McGarry
1997 - Cynthia Cookson
1998 - Madeleine MacCallum
1999 - Michael Jackson

2022
MSRC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

2022
Student Scholarship Awards

• Lorena Guay

• Melissa Hirons

• Denise Schwartz

• Gary Beauchemin

• Hansi Confer

• Norissa Dem

• Sheila Dupuy

• Alexander Thai

• Richard Abankwah

• Aine Devine

Emanuel Makros

Therapist of the Year Award

The Emanuel Makros Therapist of the Year Award is awarded by the MSRC Board of Directors to the Respiratory Care Practitioner of the Year. The Makros Award is given in memory of the late Emanuel Makros of Boston, who, although terminally ill, continued to work at his profession giving exemplary care to his patients and in general upholding the highest ideals of the profession of Respiratory Care. The Emanuel Makros Award has been given annually since 1975. Individuals nominated for this award are those who exemplify our profession and who:

1. Are member of the Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care (or AARC),

2. Have at least two years experience in the field at any level beyond the student,

3. Display exceptional skill, judgment and empathy in dealing with patients,

4. Support the reputation and ideals of the field of Respiratory Care in a positive manner through example and interactions with the public,

5. Who is an active member in the profession,

6. Is involved in respiratory therapy activities within the community that allow for service to the community, e.g., active within the local Lung Association, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or other health-related organizations,

7. Is involved in community activities that do not include the above health-related activities, e.g., Girl and Boy Scouts, Girl and Boys Club, YMCA/YWCA.

Because of the nature of the award, the recipient should have a blending of the above guidelines as part of his/her professional profile.

2022
EMANUEL MAKROS AWARDee
Jerome Pike, RRT

1970's Awardees

1975 - Richard Enos
1976 - Andre Perlo
1977 - Charlie Fezzie
1978 - Cheryl Vitale
1979 - Information not available

1980's Awardees

1980 - Information not available
1981 - Joan Tourigney
1982 - Linda Nelson
1983 - William Goding
1984 - Tony Traino
1985 - Chuck Cosgrove
1986 - Mary Briggs
1987 - Robert Simmons
1988 - Julie Ely
1989 - Jackie Long Goding

1990's Awardees

1990 - Glen Low
1991 - John Thompson
1992 - Chris Hirsch
1993 - Elizabeth Brown
1994 - Lynn Sullivan
1995 - William McGarry
1996 - William McDonald
1997 - Gina Farquharson
1998 - Michael Jackson
1999 - Cindy Bowman

Clarence E. Smith

Vendor of the Year Award

The Clarence E. Smith Award is presented to the outstanding sales representative by the MSRC Board of Directors in recognition of service to the respiratory care profession. The respiratory care profession has long recognized the support of our vendors. Vendor representatives serve on the Program and Education Committee. They provide in-service education to departments when new equipment is introduced to the clinical setting or when there is a new application of existing equipment. Equipment manufacturers, through the assistance of local representatives, provide equipment for respiratory therapists to use in research projects. When the educational programs in Massachusetts were in their start-up phase, Clarence E. Smith supported the labs by donating equipment and supplies. In recognition of his significant support, the former Holliston Junior College honored him by establishing the Clarence E. Smith Respiratory Therapy Laboratory. Clarence E. Smith exemplified the role of vendors in the multifaceted support of respiratory care by the manufacturing community. The Clarence E. Smith Award has been given annually since 1975 to recognize the memory of this individual who epitomized the symbiotic relationship between clinicians and vendors.

MECHANISM FOR NOMINATION:

1. Candidates may be nominated by any Active Member of the AARC/MSRC.

2. Nominations must be accompanied by description supporting the nomination.

3. The MSRC Board of Directors will evaluate each candidate and select the award recipient based on his/her service to the respiratory therapy profession.

4. The award will be presented at the MSRC Annual Meeting.

2022
CLARENCE E. Smith Awardee
Tommy Hyun - Nihon Kohden America InC