Chapter Committees 2007-08

Following is a summary of the different chapter committees currently in place to help run things for our chapter "behind the scenes". If you are interested in being on any of the committees please contact the current committee chair or a board member.

• CHAPTER MATTERS
• EDUCATION
• COMMUNICATION 
• MEMBERSHIP

I. CHAPTER MATTERS - Colleen Koppenhaver, Director

• FINANCE COMMITTEE: To audit the accounting records of the chapter treasurer at the close of the fiscal year.  To review the chapter by-laws and recommend changes to the board of directors, as needed. 
  
  Chair:
  Michelle Desmet 
  
  Members:
  Kristel Adams
  Amy Yeakey
  
  
• NOMINATING COMMITTEE: To present candidates to the membership for positions as officers and members of the board of directors.  Attempt to maintain an adequate representation of all membership groups on the board.
  
  Chair:
  Vickie Seal  
  
  Members: 
  Anita Grivins
  Colleen Koppenhaver
  Kay Marsyla
  Mike Mozola
  Lorraine Schnelle
  John Sella
  Tim Wescott
  
  
• FOUNDERS COMMITTEE: To gather and compile Founders Award points earned by members on an annual basis.  Points are earned based on meeting attendance, committee membership, and attendance at national meetings, including tele-conferences.
  
  Chair:
  Cynthia Masselink
  
  Member:
  Mike Mozola
  
  
• YERGER COMMITTEE:  To write and submit the Yerger applications to National.

         Chair:
         Colleen Koppenhaver

         Member:
         Russ Nykamp
 

• LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE:  To provide the chapter leadership with training and education as part of each board meeting throughout the chapter year - 20 minutes spent at each meeting.
  
  Chair:
  Lorraine Schnelle
  
  Members:
  Anita Grivins
  Colleen Koppenhaver
  Kay Marsyla
  John Sella
  

II. EDUCATION - John Sella, Director

• PROGRAM COMMITTEE: To provide educational opportunities and professional growth to members of the chapter by planning quality educational programs.
  
  Chair:
  Lorraine Schnelle
  
  Members: 
  John Sella
  Chris Carter
  Marla DeBruine
  Anita Grivins
  Roni Hinz-Breslin
  Cindy Masselink
  Gerhard Schuett
  Barb Shelly
  Cathy Sinning
  Lisa St. Aubin
  
  
• SPRING CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE:  To provide educational opportunities and professional growth at the Spring Conference, co-sponsored by the Great Lakes Chapter.
  
  Chair:
  Russ Nykamp
  
  Members:
  Lisa St. Aubin
  Chris Carter
  Marla DeBruine
  Anita Grivins
  Roni Hinz-Breslin
  Cindy Masselink
  Gerhard Schuette
  Barb Shelly
  Cathy Sinning
  
  
• REGISTRATION/RECEPTION COMMITTEE: To prepare pre-registration name tags, collect registration fees and greet members and visitors at chapter meetings.
  
  Chair:
  Liz Hendren
  
  Member:
  Kristel Adams
  
  
• SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: To solicit and receive corporate and vendor sponserships for various chapter functions - directory, newsletter, chapter meetings and spring conference.
  
  Chair:
  Craig Clarady
  
  Co Chair Member: 
  Lorraine Schnelle

III. COMMUNICATION  - Kay Marsyla, Director

• PUBLIC/PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: To inform the various news media regarding chapter elections and other activities.
  
  Chair:
  Dennis Page
  
  Member:
  Brian Black
  
  
• WEBSITE COMMITTEE:  To maintain the chapter's website to allow members to access current information regarding activities of the Heatlhcare Financial Management Association both at the local and national level.
  
  Chair:
  Mike Mozola
  
  Member:
  Barb Shelley
  
   
• NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE: To inform the members of the chapter activities, news and other Healthcare Financial Management Association items of interest on the local, state and national level.
  
  Chair:
  Rhiannon Kritzman
  
  Members:
  Liz Hendren
  Mike Mozola
  Becky Eklund
  David Morrisey
  Kay Marsyla
  
    

IV. MEMBERSHIP - Anita Grivins, Director

• MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: To recruit new members for the chapter, upgrade the member status and educate new and existing members about Healthcare Financial Management Association and to coordinate the recognition of new members to our chapter.
  
  Chair:
  Tim Wescott
  
  Co Chair:
  Kristi Belmore
  
  Members: 
  Jo Barbauld
  Dave Hannah
  
  
• CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE:  To promote HFMA certification, provide information and proctor exams for HFMA members.
  
  Chair:
  Krista Matlock
  
  Members:
  Gary Polkowski
  Patrick Adams
  
  
• DIRECTORY COMMITTEE:  To provide the chapter membership with a quality membership directory annually.
  
  Chair:
  Catherine Sinning
  
  Member:
  Janice Myers