ACHE OVERVIEW AND CHAPTER CONNECTIONS

ACHE Vision To be the premier professional society for healthcare executives dedicated to improving healthcare delivery

ACHE Mission To advance our members and healthcare management excellence

ACHE Values Lifelong Learning Integrity Leadership Diversity We advocate and demonstrate high ethical conduct in all we do.  Lifelong Learning We recognize lifelong learning is essential to our ability to innovate and continually improve ourselves, our organizations and our profession.   Leadership We lead through example and mentoring, and recognize caring must be a cornerstone of our professional interactions. Diversity We advocate inclusion and embrace the differences of those with whom we work and the communities we serve.

ACHE Chapters are… GAHE is an Independent, not-for-profit corporations chartered to: Increase value for ACHE members by Delivering convenient, close-to-home, cost-effective continuing education, networking, and career services

Obligations of Chapters Major Obligations Accept all ACHE members in the chapter territory as chapter members with no added dues Don’t accept non-ACHE members as chapter members Promote ACHE membership, products & services Comply with the Criteria for Chapter Status

Chapter Requirements Conduct and Report at least 2 networking events Conduct and Report at least 2 educational programs Publish and Distribute Quarterly Newsletter Chapter Leaders Conference Attendance Update Chapter Website Recognition Program Award Presentation

Obligations of ACHE Chapter use of the ACHE corporate identity/brand Rebate 10% of chapter member ACHE dues Dedicate ACHE staff as point-of-contact and relationship manager (regional director) Education, training, information, tools and consultation that enable chapter leaders to: Plan and deliver education and networking events Communicate with chapter members Plan and provide career services Recruit, advance and retain chapter members Manage the business of the chapter

Chapter Performance Award Standards Chapter Management and Awards Program (MAP) Tiered levels of recognition Monitored performance indicators Education and networking performance Chapter member satisfaction Net membership growth Advancement of eligible members Peer-based award standards – 90th percentile (3-yr average)

Accessing and Learning about Chapter Services Chapter Service Center Online 365/24/7 at ache.org Access to manuals, reports, tools Chapter Management Webinars Chapter Management Self Study Programs Monthly Chapter Update e-newsletter ChapterLink…Where Leaders Connect Quarterly Chapter President conference calls Monthly mailing to chapter presidents Your ACHE regional director Chapter Visits

Regional Services Management Team Desmond J. Ryan, FACHE, CAE Associate Director Jennifer L. Connelly, FACHE,CAE Regional Director Assigned to Districts 3 & 6 Terra L. Levin, FACHE, CAE Regional Director Assigned to Districts 2 & 4 Gerard J. Berish, CAE Regional Director Assigned to Districts 1 & 5 Thom D. Freyer, FACHE, CAE Senior Vice President