Timeline: CLMA-ASCLS Collaboration

Oct 1, 2010

ASCLS Engages SmithBucklin Corporation

ASCLS engages SmithBucklin Corporation as a Management Partner. SmithBucklin Corporation manages many non-profit associations including CLMA.
SmithBucklin has managed CLMA for one year and six months.

Oct 15, 2010

Invitation for Collaboration

CLMA invites ASCLS to form a Task Force to explore strategic opportunities.

Feb 1, 2011

CASA Formed

The CLMA ASCLS Strategic Alliance Task Force was formed.
We are pleased to announce that the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) have formed a task force, the CLMA ASCLS Strategic Alliance (CASA), to explore all levels of collaboration for the activities central to the mission and vision of each organization.

Mar 1, 2011

CASA Meeting

CASA meeting in conjunction with ASCLS Legislative Symposium

May 1, 2011

CASA Meeting

Second CASA Meeting in conjunction with CLMA's ThinkLab'11

Jun 24, 2011

CASA Task Force Report

CASA Task Force approves and distributes report to CLMA and ASCLS Board of Directors

Jun 27, 2011

CLMA BOD + Final due diligence

CLMA Board of Directors approves moving forward to final due diligenece.

Jul 1, 2011

Share information with "official families"

CLMA and ASCLS share preliminary information with "official families."
We are grateful for the distinguished service all of the Task Force members provided, but most specifically we thank the CLMA representatives - Paul Labbe, Judy Lien, Carla Orner and Sarina Rodriques for their dedication and leadership in support of the CLMA membership. Additionally, Martha Casassa and Anne Pontius provided instrumental support during the several-month process.

Jul 27, 2011

ASCLS BOD + Final Due Diligence

ASCLS governing bodies approve moving to final due diligence

Aug 17, 2011

Announcement to Membership and Public

The Boards of Directors of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA) and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) are excitedto announce their mutual support for the concept of merging the two organizations. Both boards are entering into a period of final due diligence.Read More.

Aug 18, 2011

Chapter Leader Call

CLMA held a call for Chapter Leaders to educated them on the steps of collaboration process and to collect additional feedback.
This meeting was hosted by CCL-Chair Kevin O'Connell with over 40 members in attendance.

Dec 1, 2011