Association of NC Cancer Registrars

History
The Tumor Registrars Association of North Carolina (TRANC) was a non-profit educational organization that was begun under the inspiration and leadership of Mrs. Woods, Chief Registrar at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina on June 28, 1977 with consultation from Mr. Willard Webber, Cancer Program Advisor, of the American College of Surgeons.The first annual TRANC meeting was held at Moore Memorial Hospital in Pinehurst on September 21, 1977 with twenty-eight cancer registrars present. On November 16, 1995, the name TRANC was changed to the Association of North Carolina Cancer Registrars (ANCCR).

Purpose

ANCCR has major initiatives:

• To raise the level of knowledge and performance of cancer registrars through continuing educationTo disseminate information to members of the association on current activities, research, and trends in cancer disciplinesTo initiate and/or participate in programs to improve and standardize the compiling of cancer data
• To promote liaisons between members of this association and related professions, governmental organizations, medical, and educational institutions.

Member Benefits

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ANCCR's membership encompasses the state of NC and neighboring states. The membership is composed of registrars and other professionals with involvement or interest in various aspects of registry operations. Membership Categories

Active - Those involved in registry operations - Dues $25 per yearAssociate - Those with a special interest in cancer registry work - Dues $15 per yearSustaining - Those interested in promoting the principles and purpose of ANCCR including corporations - Dues $50 per yearCharter - Those who originated the association in June 1977 or joined in the first year - Dues $25.00 per year

Honorary - Life membership for former presidents who have retired from the profession and select others - Annual Dues

Dues to cover the period December 1 through November 30 and shall be payable on December 1 of each year.A membership application must be submitted with payment in order to update the membership rosterIf membership lapses, a $25.00 re-instatement fee must be paid with the annual dues. Corporate memberships are welcome under the Sustaining Membership category.Benefits

Members receive reduced registration fees at ANCCR sponsored meetings.Members receive the newsletter The Sentinel which is published 6 times per year

Members have access to the "Members Only" section of the web site which is password protected which includes the following online:

• The SentinelMembership RosterNC Hospital Resource List including staff
• ByLaws

Effective 3/8/2005
Members who have been a paid member in good standing for one year prior to taking the CTR exam, will receive one year's free membership when passing the CTR exam. Members must submit proof of passing in writing to the President within 90 days of the exam date. The President will mail the member a certificate/coupon for a one year's free membership. The certificate/coupon must be submitted with the membership application.

By decision of the ANCCR Executive Board on 3/8/05, the $50 reimbursement for passing the CTR exam will no longer be offered.

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Luna M. Woods Award

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1. Award established April 22, 1993Named in honor of Luna M. Woods, CTR, foundress of Tumor Registrars Association of North Carolina (TRANC).Nomination "form" may be in writing or may be electronic (e-mail)Nominator must be an ANCCR member-in-good-standing.Nominee need not be a member of ANCCR.Deadline for submission: the nomination form must be received by the ANCCR Historian at least two (2) weeks before the ANCCR meeting.Nomination "form" must give as many details as possible why the nominee deserves this award.
2. Approval must be 100% from the four (4) elected Board members:
   • President Vice-President Secretary
   • Treasurer

The Luna M. Woods Award reads:The Luna M. Woods Award which was established and named in honor of the founder of TRANC is hereby proudly presented to: _____________ who has demonstrated dedication, educational leadership, extraordinary enthusiasm, tireless commitment, professional achievement or outstanding and attentive faithful service that benefited the Tumor Registrars Association of North Carolina (Association of North Carolina Cancer Registrars) and the tumor registry profession.Signed/dated by: ____________ current President of ANCCRPrevious Winners The first Luna M. Woods Award was presented on April 22, 1993 at the TRANC 1993 Spring meeting in Raleigh to Luna M. Woods, CTR.The second LMW Award was presented on September 23, 1993 to Carol Dickinson, CTR (Quality Control Manager, North Carolina Central Cancer Registry) at the TRANC 1993 Fall meeting in BurlingtonThe third and fourth LMW Awards were presented on September 15, 1994 to Cathy Rimmer, CTR (Cancer Data Program Coordinator, Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston-Salem) and to Judy Robertson, CTR (Tumor Registry manager, Duke University Medical Center) at the TRANC 1994 Fall meeting in Greensboro.The fifth LMW Award was presented on April 20, 1995 to Judy Wazenkewitz, CTR (Tumor Registrar, Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia) at the TRANC 1995 Spring meeting in Hickory.The sixth LMW Award was presented on October 6, 1995 to Linda Mulvihill, CTR (Quality Control, Central Cancer Registry) at the ANCCR 1995 Fall meeting in New Bern.The seventh LMW Award was presented on April 9, 1997 to Tim Aldrich, PhD (Director, North Carolina Central Cancer Registry) at the ANCCR 1997 Spring meeting in Charlotte.The eighth LMW Award was presented on September 8, 1999 to Judy Robertson, CTR (Quality Control, North Carolina Central Cancer Registry) at the ANCCR 1999 Fall meeting in Raleigh.The ninth and tenth LMW Awards were presented on September 25, 2003 to Annie Blanche Sellars, CTR (Cancer Registrar, Rex Cancer Center), and to Gloria Regan, CTR (Rapid reporting, UNC Lineberger Cancer Center) at the ANCCR 2003 Fall meeting in Hendersonville.The eleventh LMW Award was presented on September 16, 2004 to Inez F. Evans, CTR (Manager, Cancer Registry, WFUBMC) at the ANCCR 2004 Fall meeting in Charlotte.Download A Nomination Form:
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