Chapter Committees 2010 - 2011

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 - Cynthia Masselink, 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:
  Oliver Jurkovic
  
  Members:
  Adam Stevenson

• 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: 
  Kay Marsyla
  
  Members: 
  Kristel Adams
  Lisa St. Aubin
  Kay Marsyla
  Cynthia Masselink
  Krista Matlock
  Lorraine Schnelle
  Cathy Sinning
  
  
• 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
  
  Members:
  Rebecca Havlicek
  
  
• YERGER COMMITTEE:  To write and submit the Yerger applications to National.

         Chair:
         Russ Nykamp

         Members:
         Brian Black

• 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:
  Barb Shelley
  
  Members:
  Kristel Adams
  Lisa St. Aubin
  Cynthia Masselink
  Krista Matlock
  Cathy Sinning
  

II. EDUCATION - Cathy Sinning, Director

• PROGRAM COMMITTEE: To provide educational opportunities and professional growth to members of the chapter by planning quality educational programs.
  
  Chair:
  Catherine Sinning
  
  Co-Chair:
  Lisa Fox
  
  Members: 
  Mike Fox
  Marie Holly
  Angie Keating
  Kay Marsyla
  Russ Nykamp
  David Raymond
  Lorraine Schnelle
  
  
• SPRING CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE:  To provide educational opportunities and professional growth at the Spring Conference, co-sponsored by the Great Lakes Chapter.
  
  Chair:
  Kay Marsyla
  
  Co-Chair:
  Barb Shelley
  
  Members:
  Lorraine Schnelle
  Tim Wescott
  
• REGISTRATION/RECEPTION COMMITTEE: To prepare pre-registration name tags, collect registration fees and greet members and visitors at chapter meetings.
  
  Chair:
  Dedie Talbot
  
  Member:
  Renee Thelen
  
• SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: To solicit and receive corporate and vendor sponsorships for various chapter functions - directory, newsletter, chapter meetings and spring conference.
  
  Chair:
  Mark DeVirgilio
  
  Member: 
  Craig Clarady
  Erv Kortering

III. COMMUNICATION  - Mark DeVirgilio, Director

• PUBLIC/PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: To inform the various news media regarding chapter elections and other activities.
  
  Chair:
  Dennis Page
  
  
• 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:
  Dennis Page
  
  Co-Chair:
  Barb Shelley
  
  Members:
  Derek Carter
  David Hannah
  
  
• 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:
  Tom Salisbury
  
  Members:
  Becky Eklund
  Liz Hendren
  Rebecca Havlicek
  Kay Marsyla
  Mary Reed
  Barb Shelley
  
  

IV. MEMBERSHIP - Gary Polkowski, 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:
  Meghan Goodrich
  
  Co-Chair:
  Joel Bersche
  
  
• CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE:  To promote HFMA certification, provide information and proctor exams for HFMA members.
  
  Chair:
  Krista Matlock
  
  Members:
  Sarah Clark
  Gary Polkowski
  
  
• DIRECTORY COMMITTEE:  To provide the chapter membership with a quality membership directory annually.
  
  Chair:
  Janice Meyers
  
  Co-Chair
  Gary Polkowski