Sample Letter to Request Neurodiagnostic Week Proclamation

Sample Letter to Request Neurodiagnostic Week Proclamation [print on your organization’s letterhead]

[Date:]

The Honorable [Mayor/Governor/Etc.] Title Address City, State Zip

Dear [Mayor/Governor/Etc.]______:

In honor of neurodiagnostic technologists and their contributions to quality patient care through recording and study of the electrical activity of the brain and nervous system, I am writing to request that the [city/state/etc.] of ______issue a proclamation for Neurodiagnostic Week, April 17 - 23, 2016. We would be particularly honored to have you present this proclamation at (describe the event at which you would like the proclamation read.)

Neurodiagnostic Technologists help to diagnose disorders of the brain, such as epilepsy. They also contribute to treatment by monitoring brain and peripheral nerves during surgery for scoliosis, brain tumors and other orthopedic interventions. Neurodiagnostic Week is that time of year when we honor and celebrate the contributions of neurodiagnostic professionals. It is celebrated annually during the third full week of April. This week-long event is designed to demonstrate pride in the profession and in the individual accomplishments of neurodiagnostic technologists throughout the nation. It is also an excellent opportunity to educate others, recruit new students into the profession and to promote awareness in the community.

Neurodiagnostic Week, sponsored by ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society, points out the many ways in which neurodiagnostic professionals work to ensure the health of all Americans through advocacy, education and research. During this week, hospitals, schools and other institutions acknowledge the year- round efforts of neurodiagnostic technologists. In addition, many Neurodiagnostic departments organize creative and innovative activities in their communities to educate and excite people of all ages about the profession by holding open houses, sponsoring special activities for the public and hospital staff, and performing community events. Neurodiagnostic Week offers technologists and educators the opportunity to join forces and focus on a specific message while promoting the profession in a way that individuals seldom can.

[Organization Name] is participating in this year’s Neurodiagnostic Week by (briefly describe your program here.)

We look forward to working with your office on this important endeavor and in representing our [city/state/etc.] in this major national campaign. I’ve enclosed language for your consideration in drafting the proclamation. Please contact me with any questions or if we can be of any assistance on this project. Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Your Name Title

[Note to author: Visit the ASET website, www.aset.org for a copy of the Model Neurodiagnostic Week Proclamation language.]