Our Committees

Program Committee

·         Plans and executes all organization meetings.

·         Typically chaired by the President.

·         Identifies and recruits speakers.

·         Identifies and coordinates potential tours.

·         Develops and distributes annual Events Schedule.

Membership Committee

·         Responsible for membership growth and retention.

·         Typically chaired by the Vice President.

·         Recruits a corporate representative at each local hospital or other healthcare facility to notify colleagues of upcoming events.

·         Maintains a current membership mailing list and coordinates its accuracy with the organizations Secretary.

·         Works with organization officers to develop methods of attracting and retaining members.

Nominating Committee

·         Comprised of members who have no personal involvement in the election.

·         Chaired by a past President or the outgoing President.

·         Reviews the entire membership list in settling on a final slate.

·         Keeps all discussions regarding nominees confidential and within the Nominating Committee.

·         Contacts proposed nominees to determine their interest and explain their responsibilities. Requests nominee agreement in writing before the election.

·         Presents full slate of nominees to the Board of Directors for final approval, prior to the election by the full membership.

·         Provides written ballots and records the results of the elections as outlined in the by-laws.

Communications/Newsletter/Web Page Committee

·         Responsible for transmitting information to members on all organization activities and industry developments.

·         Works with the Secretary and Membership Committee to maintain current membership mailing list.

·         Writes and distributes all chapter meeting notices to all current and prospective members.

·         Maintains distribution list with Membership Committee.

Vendor Relations Committee

·         Responsible for recommending activities to insure that the interests of suppliers to the industry are properly represented.

·         Works with the Membership Committee to ensure that a favorable balance of manufacturer/vendor representatives is maintained in the organization.