Committees

Committees

Chapter committees are formed or renewed on an annual basis to support the current goals of the Chapter. If you are interested in serving on a committee or would like more information about a particular committee, contact the chairperson(s) listed.

Awards Banquet Committee

Co-chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To plan the annual Awards/Volunteer Dinner in November.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To honor and recognize all HFMA volunteers.
2. To have an event that is enjoyable for all attendees.
3. To present Annual Awards that have to members who have earned Founders points through HFMA volunteer activities.
4. To present special recognition awards.
5. To thank the Officers, Directors, Committee Chairpersons, and Past Presidents for their hours of continued support to the chapter.
6. To encourage members to become active volunteers in the SWOHFMA chapter.

Certification Committee

Chaired By:

PURPOSE:

To promote the HFMA Certification Program.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Promote and encourage eligible members to sit for the certification exams.
2. Provide assistance in the study, registration, and exam process.
3. Promote recognition of certified members.
4. Encourage certification maintenance.
5. Keep the membership and chapter leadership up to date with ongoing changes in the certification process.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Ruth Schwallie, CPA,
FHFMA
Phone: (513) 569-6292
Fax: (513) 569-6285
Ruth_Schwallie@Trihealth.com

Corporate Sponsorship Committee

Co-Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To develop and manage the overall Corporate Sponsorship program including recognition of sponsors.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Identify the level of financial sponsorship necessary to support Chapter activities.
2. Identify methods of obtaining corporate financial sponsorship.
3. Work with Forum Chairpersons in identifying sponsorship opportunities and strategies.
4. Develop a strategy to provide recognition and visibility for our Sponsors.
5. Manage the implementation and ongoing operations of the sponsorship program.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Todd Cole
Mike Taylor

Davis Chapter Management Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To collect and submit data to HFMA National that meets HFMA Charter Requirements. The Chairperson is responsible for reporting and tracking the submission of the chapters Educational Programming, Member Communication (the Newsletter). The information must be submitted to HFMA National in a timely manner using the reporting tools supplied by National.

The Chairperson is also responsible to report to the Board how the chapter is progressing towards meeting our annual goals to win chapter awards based upon annual Davis Chapter Management standards.

Financial Oversight Committee

Chaired by:

Charity Fannin

PURPOSE:

To verify that effective internal controls are in place and that internally prepared financial statements are fairly stated.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Complete an assessment of the Chapter's year end financial statements by September 30th each year.
2. Issue a letter to the Board of Directors on matters involving the internal control structure.
3. Prepare a separate written report to be submitted to the President by April 15th each year summarizing committee activites, accomplishments and financial recommendations for the following year.

Founders Merit Awards Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To compile and maintain records for the Founders Merit award series.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Update records to reflect current year activity.
2. Audit and revise as necessary national records.
3. Submit record revisions to National on timely basis.
4. Submit individual and total Founders Points to Membership Service Plan Committee.
5. Coordinate committee activities.
6. Prepare a written report of the Committee activities and accomplishments for the year. This report is submitted to the President of the Chapter each year. Included in the report are recommendations for the following year.

May Institute Committee

Co-chaired by:

TBD

PURPOSE:

To present a multiple day education program.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Coordinate a two day program offering current topics of general and specific interest to chapter members. The following should include:
   1. A dinner/social function designed to promote networking and friendship among Chapter members.
   2. Formal installation of officers and directors and recognition of outgoing officers and directors.
   3. Formal presentation of the Michael G. Gallagher Scholarship Award.
2. To increase attendance by members of other chapters and related organizations.
3. To have the May Institute registration fees cover all of the May Institute program costs.
4. To achieve the May Institute sponsorship goal.
5. Present a report of Committee activities and accomplishments for the year to the President and Board by August 1st. Include in the report recommendations for the following year.

Membership Committee

Co-chaired by:

PURPOSE:

Promote membership in the chapter among eligible employees of healthcare institutions, accounting firms, and other related service organizations in Southwest Ohio and neighboring states while providing continuing assistance to members.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Coordinate the recruitment of new members. Maintain current chapter size.
2. Complete a membership recruitment/renewal plan to be submitted to the Secretary.
3. Submit names of all new members to the Board for approval.
4. Conduct a membership campaign targeting non-members who are attending current meeting/activities.
5. Conduct a member renewal campaign to ensure member retention (Due October of each year)
6. Ensure chapter mailing list is current and accurate.
7. Announce all new members in the newsletter.
8. Assist in recruiting new members to serve on committees.
9. Prepare a written report of the committee activities and accomplishments for the year and submit the report to the President by April 1st each year.

Membership Directory Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To provide the annual Membership Directory to Chapter members.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Prepare the Annual Membership Service plan.
2. Distribute the Plan to Chapter members, and send four copies to the National HFMA by November 10.
3. Prepare a written report of the Committee activities and accomplishments for the year and submit the report to the President by April 1st each year. Include in the report recommendations for the following year.

Newsletter Committee

Co-chaired by:

PURPOSE:

1. To keep members informed
2. To keep members connected to HFMA, the chapter, and each other

OBJECTIVES:

1. Publish five issues of Southwest Winds according to the following Schedule:
   
   

   Publication	Submission Deadline
   Sept/Oct	August 22, 2008
   Nov/Dec	October 31, 2008
   Jan/Feb	December 12, 2008
   Mar/Apr	February 27, 2009
   May/Jun	May 15, 2009

2. Encourage participation of chapter membership in article submission, features, and other information valuable to the Chapter.
3. Expand news of local interest.

Committee Members

Shawn Kent
(513) 981-6077
sakent@health-partners.org

John Poe
(513) 569-5143
john_poe@trihealth.com

Rob Shoemaker
(513) 252-9597
Rob.Shoemaker@ey.com

Carol Tenenholtz
(513) 774-8909
CSTenenholtz@fuse.net

Betty Tonne
(513) 569-6374
betty_tonne@cgha.com

Jan Wooles
(937) 384-4550
jan.wooles@kmcnetwork.org

Nominating Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

To nominate officer and director candidates from among the qualified members of the Chapter to serve as members of the Board of Directors or as Officers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Comply with the guidelines for recruitment of nominees as set forth in the Chapter's By-Laws.
2. Follow the activities of the membership with a view toward determining future leadership.
3. Identify candidates for leadership positions based upon leadership ability, past service to the Chapter and HFMA, and level of interest.
4. Contact each of the proposed Candidates no later than January 31st each year to determine their willingness to serve. Obtain written or electronic consent to stand for election.
5. Present the proposed Candidates to the Chapter Secretary and the Board (due February each year)
6. Present the slate of nominees to be voted on by the membership via U.S. Mail, facsimile transmission or other electronic means no later than April 15th each year.
7. Announce the names of the new officers and directors at the annual chapter meeting.
8. Prepare a written report of the Committee activities and accomplishments for the year and submit the report to the President of the chapter. Include in the report recommendations for the following year.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Brian Krause
Phone: (513) 792-7957
Fax: (513) 792-7931

Website Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

The website committee is responsible for development and maintenance of an internet website for the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of HFMA.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Maintain the Chapter website.
2. Explore ways to utilize the Internet to improve Chapter communications and activities.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Paul Evers
Phone: (513) 382-0588
pevers@aol.com

Ruth Schwallie
Phone: (513) 569-6292
Fax: (513) 569-6285
ruth_schwallie@trihealth.com

Yerger Awards Committee

Chaired by:

PURPOSE:

The Yerger Awards committee is responsible for development Yerger Award applications for the Southwestern Ohio Chapter of HFMA.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Promote and encourage Yerger Award submissions.
2. Provide Yerger training as needed to the Board and committees.
3. Provide review of applications prior to submission to National HFMA.

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