New Financial Director

Rob Paterkiewicz, ASHI executive director, is pleased to announce ASHI’s new Director of Finance, Administration and Human Resources, Richard B. Bennett, CAE. Dick brings over 20 years of association management experience to ASHI, having served in several key staff roles with the Chicago Medical Society (CMS), including controller and associate executive director. Most recently, Dick provided management consultation for the Access Community Health Network, an organization of 45 community health centers. Please join us in welcoming him to ASHI.

Committee chairs assist with strategic plan

The Committee Leadership Work-shop took on a new dimension in December 2003. As always committee chairs met with their board and staff liaisons; reviewed guidelines, policies and procedures; and finalized committee member rosters. But instead of following the agenda of previous years by developing committee work plans, the chairs were asked to contribute to the ongoing strategic planning process.

Under the leadership of Taunya Land, ASHI branding consultant, the group worked on how committees could support the newly established strategic goals of Membership Value; ASHI as Advocate; and Perform the ASHI Experience. There were tactical discussions resulting in recommendations for the Board of Directors.

Steve Gladstone, ASHI President, thanked everyone for their participation in this important step in integrating the pieces of the new plan.