Philippine Association of Medical Technologists-USA, Inc.

HISTORY

The founding of PAMET-NY has its roots in 1984. It stemmed from an idea presented by Bernice M. Garcia to a group of medical technologists on wintery day on December 12, 1983. Over a Chinese dinner in the corner of 23rd and First Avenue, she proposed a plan to form an association for Filipino med techs, of Filipino med techs and to be run by Filipino med techs. The concept of a professional association that would uplift Filipino medical technologists in the state of New York has fanned the enthusiasm of the founding members. They were Elena Abis, Bobby Adarna, Violeta Ali, Lourdes Frias, Millie Gallardo, Mike and Letty Jampayas, Fred and Pat Marfil, Angelita Naval, Juliet Prado, Leticia Ramos, George and Linda Rivera.


The dinner culminated with the first official meeting as an association at Bobby Adarna's residence on Januaty 14, 1984. The pioneering set of officers were:


                                                        President ........................... Ismael Jampayas
                                                        1st Vice President ............ Bobby Adarna
                                                        2nd Vice President ........... Millie Gallardo
                                                        Secretary ............................ Angelita Naval
                                                        Asst. Secretary .................. Perla Punsal
                                                        Teasurer ............................. Precilla Fadul
                                                        Asst. Teasurer .................... Erlinda Lagmay
                                                        Public Relations Officer .... Julio Valino
                                                        Auditor ................................. Fred Marfil


Under the guidance of Bernice M. Garcia, they organized and drafted the bylaws that would govern the association. Their objectives were to promote fellowship, foster professional association with other Filipino medical techonologists here in the U.S.A. and establish goals toward professional growth.


In 1987, PAMET's incorporation status was achieved under the name of Philippine Association of Medical Technologists-U.S.A., Inc. It was also the year the scholarship progran in the Philippines was launched. In 1988, PAMET-NY, in collaboration with PAMET-IL and PAMET-NJ, formed the national umbrella, PAMET-USA. In the '90's, PAMET embarked on a new project. It joined the coalition of 22 professional organizations in seeking legislative approval for licensure of medical technologists and technicians in the state of New York.


To date PAMET-NY has so far, succesfully sponsored six(6) scholarship recipients in the Philippines. PAMET's varied interests include its continued support of the Coalition in its fight for licensure, involvement with continuing education, organizing fund raising events and its proud participation in many health fairs and outreach programs. Another reflection of the association's true character, is its solidarity support of newly formed chapter of other states.


On October 28, 1999, the incorporated name of the association was amended to Philippine Association of Medical Technologists-N.Y., Inc.