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AHHRA NEWSLETTER Jan-March 2019
Once more, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as President for
AHHRA for a second term. Your confidence in my abilities and
partnership to lead this organization means a great deal to me and
speaks volumes to the opportunities that AHHRA provides to its
members. I have had the ability to network and build such rewarding
friendships with so many of you on this journey. I remain hopeful that
with your continued commitment, we can make AHHRA stronger.
Last year, we had quite a successful year! We were able to reconnect
with a number of our past presidents to assist us in building our
membership and with the partnership of Montefiore Collaborative team
we produced a fantastic video that speaks to “What Matters to Me.”
We also leveraged our partnership with Sibson Consulting and hosted a
number of educational webinars - all of which were well attended. We
were fortunate to engage Press Ganey who enlightened us about HR‘s
Role in the Patient Experience. In addition, we heard through
presentations about some of the exciting and rewarding initiatives our
colleagues are working on at their institutions.
We continue to partner with Barbara Hoey, Esq. to keep us abreast of all
the changes in HR Legislation and insights on how to effectively apply
some of these regulations.
We heard from our members that they enjoy the intimacy of AHHRA and
want to partner in helping us to succeed. We also listened to your
feedback regarding workshops and interactive learning sessions, which
we will be incorporating in our learning this year.
We are gaining better understanding of the needs of our millennials by
involving them on our executive board. This year, we are pleased to
have a great representation of this group on the executive board that
will assist in collaborating and advancing the organization.
To our sponsors, we are indebted to your contributions and trust in
AHHRA.
Thank you to our past executive board members for your continued
commitment to AHHRA and for offering your service.
A Note from Our President
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Introducing
2019 E-Board Members
President
Michelle J. Emmons
Past President/ Treasurer
Donnette Truss
President Elect
Irma Gibb
Vice President
Darcelle Paul
Treasurer Elect
Tunde Osibogun
Secretary
Katherine Rodriguez
Tonya Richards, Human Resources Client
Manager at Columbia University Medical
Center will continue to serve as our ASHHRA Regional Consultant for 2019.
PRESIDENT’S DINNER
2019
We are requesting your suggestions
on hosting this year’s President
Dinner. This event will be held in the
summer 2019. If you have a
fantastic idea as to where and
what we should do to celebrate,
please email me at
memmons@montefiore.org.
FALL CONFERENCE
2019
We are also accepting
speakers/presenters for our fall
conference. If you are willing to
share your amazing success or
failures with a key initiative(s),
please contact me at your earliest
convenience.
SPRING SEMINAR 2019
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S ASHHRA CONFERENCE Sept 21-24 Chicago
Last year’s ASHHRA conference was phenomenal! For those of you
who have never attended the conference, I am personally
encouraging you to plan ahead and register early. Bring along your
team members and be prepared for a remarkable experience.
CHECK OUT THE ASHHRA WEBSITE. EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 1.
The Vagelos Education Center
Spring Seminar Venue
This year’s Spring Seminar will be held at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in the Vagelos Education Center. Date: Friday, May 24, 2019 Address: 104 Haven Ave, New York, NY 10032 This is a magnificent space and we are grateful for the opportunity to utilize this location.
Save the Date!
This year, we are encouraging all our members to
become certified with CHHR the Certified in
Healthcare Human Resources professional
designation. This certification is nationally recognized
and is the premier credential based on sound
assessment that delivers both internal and external
rewards.
Because we are all in this together, through ASHHRA’s
partnership with SHRM, members wishing to join SHRM
will qualify for a discounted rate. Therefore, we are
encouraging you take advantage of the bundles
offered and join AHHRA, ASHHRA and or SHRM. All our
educational sessions, including webinars qualify for
CHHR and SHRM credit.
If we are able to have a reasonable amount of
interested parties, AHHRA will put together a
preparatory session to prepare you for the exam.
If you are interested in obtaining CHHR for your team,
please let us know.
AHHRA 2018 Holiday Celebration
Highlights!
Join/Renew AHHRA
Through an AHHRANY
membership, you will
have the opportunity to
network with other
Human Resources
practitioners; attend
professional
development meetings,
and serve as a
committee or board
member. For more
information about the
organization and
upcoming events visit us
at www.ahhrany.org.
►Our mission is to unite experts
and leaders in the Human
Resources community throughout
the metro New York area to
promote the exchange of ideas,
strategies and best practices
within healthcare. We will
accomplish this through
educational programs and
interactive opportunities with our
colleagues to promote
professional growth.
►Our vision is to be a leader
dedicated to supporting the
healthcare industry in all elements
of human resource management.
►Our values: Education,
Development, Networking,
Collaborating, Leading,
Innovation
Congratulations to Jacklyn Fink who was
honored with AHHRA’s Fred Eisgrub
Memorial Scholarship Award for 2018.
Congratulations to Tonya Richards who was
honored with AHHRA’s Outstanding
Chapter Contributor Award for 2018.
Congratulations to Irma Gibb, 2019
President Elect, who will be recognized for
her 30 years of public service at the 2019
“Women Celebrating Women” gala to be
held on Sunday, April 7, at the Tropical
Paradise Ballroom in Brooklyn.
Honoring
Mentoring!
Join ASHHRA
ASHHRA provides us cutting-edge
issues in health care HR, best
practices, case studies, and
organizational messages. Join
ASHHRA today to capitalize on
these resources. The Leadership
model pictured above is a great
tool to set your leaders on the path
to success.
Are you interested in becoming a Mentee?
Are you a student?
Are you associated with one of our
affiliate organizations?
Are you new to HR?
Are you interested in building your own
self-directed, solid skills development
program?
Are you interested in:
o Goal Setting?
o Moving forward?
o Gaining honest, specific
feedback?
o Galvanizing HR professionals to
aid you in your development?
o Strategically planning your
future?
Are you interested in becoming a Mentee?
Please contact Suzanne Chong at:
(718) 904-3479 or,
suzchong@montefiore.org
Celebrating!
“Last year we welcomed to our HR
community triplets from Sean Moore, our
past Treasurer, and a bouncing baby girl
from Tonya Richards, our Regional
Consultant.
Congratulations to both of you from
AHHRA!
ASSOCIATION OF HEALTHCARE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATORS OF GREATER NEW YORK (AN AFFILIATE OF ASHHRA)
150 Veterans Memorial Highway #407, Commack, NY 11725 Office 631.864.8392 • Fax 631.864.8397 ▪ Email: Debra Goldman at dgoldman@ahhrany.org▪
Website: www.ahhrany.org For Newsletter submissions: contact Donnette Truss ▪ email dtruss.1@verizon.net