Message from Judy West, Region I Consultant
Hi Everyone:
It has been a pleasure this past year working with the different chapter presidents and with ASHHRA to look at ways to serve each of the chapters. I am impressed with the commitment—so many individuals give their time and talent in each of their states to grow ASHHRA membership at the local and national levels. Over the next year I plan on visiting many of the state chapters, and I look forward to hearing about the great things you are doing in your state, as well as ways that ASHHRA can support you.
Please remember to register for the ASHHRA 44th Annual Conference & Exposition. You will be amazed at all the new programs and learning sessions this year. Take a look at the conference Web site for details, including online registration and hotel reservations.
Have a great summer!
Judy
Region I Conference News
Maine in 2009 – Hold the Date
Region I conference will be held in Portland, Maine, June 28-30, 2009. Plan on attending this great event, great education sessions, great networking, and an opportunity to network with colleagues. And always great fun and food!
State Chapter News
Rhode Island Chapter News
Congratulations to Our 2008 Scholarship Winners!
$1, 000 to Sarah DeRosa, Human Resources Assistant at Miriam Hospital. Sarah is enrolled in the Human Resources Certificate Program at Bryant University.
$1,000 to Lauren Paniatoski, student in the Human Resources Management Program at Bryant University. Lauren worked as an intern at The Miriam Hospital. She expects to graduate in 2009
AHHRARI Sponsors Nursing Summit
Rhode Island Chapter was a proud sponsor of the Health Care Futures Grant Nursing Education Summit held at the Radisson Hotel on June 13, 2008. The Summit, entitled Nursing Education and Practice: Partnering for Change, featured nationally known leaders in the education, practice, and research fields.
Save the Date
The third annual Workforce Summit will be held on November 20, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick. We expect this year’s Summit to continue to address the workforce issues we currently face in healthcare. Save the Date and hope to see you there!
Community Service
Rhode Island Chapter continues the community service pledge with its donations to both the Rhode Island Food Bank and to Dorcas Place, the Clothing Collaborative. We received many donations from our membership. Thank you. You make us proud!
Connecticut Healthcare Human Resources Association
CHHRA held its annual meeting at Water's Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook on June 4, 2008. Although the weather was overcast, the attendance and food was sparkling.
The following slates of CHHRA Board Members were approved for 2008-2009:
Officers:
President: Dave Watson, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
President-Elect: Stuart Rosenberg, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Treasure: Maria Alicea, Bridgeport Hospital
Secretary: Stacey Hofmann, Yale New Haven Health System
Standing Committees and CHA Liaison:
Professional Development: Amy Polmon, CHA
Membership: Marge Stehman, Bridgeport Hospital
Long-Term Planning: Beverly Fein, Bridgeport Hospital
CHA Liaison: Cora Buchanan, CHA
Massachusetts Chapter
Nicole Morin-Scribner is working with Diane Bono from Massachusetts and other members of ASHHRA to look at opportunities to assist the Massachusetts Chapter during this challenging time of rebuilding. Over the next year we may ask for assistance and advice from around Region I on ways as a region we can work together to help the Massachusetts Chapter rebuild its membership and meet the needs of the health care human resources professionals in one of our key region states. A special thank you goes out to Diane Bono and Nicole Morin-Scribner for the work they are doing.
February 2008
Congratulations to Judith West, VP HR Maine Medical Center, on her election to the role of Regional Consultant. Judith will be an outstanding advocate for our region. I also want to thank Dan Arsenau and Tim Clifford for being willing to give of their time to serve our region if chosen. Both of them have consistently volunteered their time to their own chapters to ensure that our profession and the membership of their chapters are being well served through ASHHRA and the various educational programs being delivered to their memberships. I look forward to working with Judy as we transition to her my duties and responsibilities as your regional consultant.
It has been my great pleasure to have served you as the regional consultant and to have had the opportunity to interact with so many fine people within the region. The strength of our chapters is what has always enabled Region One to consistently achieve many awards and recognitions from ASHHRA. The dedication of those volunteering their time, their strong commitment to our profession and to our professional association is very gratifying and truly made serving as the regional consultant a rewarding experience. I am glad to be able to have opportunities to continue to serve on the local, regional, and national level, and will be staying involved with ASHHRA and with Region One colleagues as this year I have been elected to be president-elect of the Rhode Island Chapter with an eye toward serving as the president of AHHRARI in 2009. May your year be filled with joy and success in all your endeavors. Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to be of service.
Respectfully submitted by outgoing Regional Consultant Louis J. Sperling
VP HR, RIH
Lifespan
Providence, R.I.
LSperling@Lifespan.org
