MEMBERSHIP IN KAHCC

For minimal dues, membership in KAHCC provides many benefits for the new and the experienced communication professional:

• Two conferences are offered each year, one in the spring, and one in conjunction with the Kansas Hospital Association convention in November;
• Emerald Awards Program, which gives members an opportunity to have communication projects critiqued by a panel of judges;
• Log on to the KAHCC Web page to view information on programs and educational meetings, an online membership directory and much more.
• Networking opportunities with peers across the state;
• Getting acquainted with other KAHCC members is easier than ever with the KAHCC membership directory. The directory contains information on each member, including photos when available.
• Online list-serv for members to e-mail other members with questions they may, share ideas and information. To learn more about the KAHCC group, visit yahoogroups.

KAHCC OFFERS THREE LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP:

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP ($40 per year): Employees of Kansas health care organizations who are responsible for developing, administering and implementing public relations/communications/marketing programs.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ($50 per year): Individuals who work as consultants, employees or agency representatives for businesses that serve health care organizations.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ($5 per year): Individuals actively pursuing a degree in public relations, communications, marketing, etc.

KAHCC membership runs from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Membership for 2008 is already underway, so if you have not sent in your 2008 KAHCC dues, please do so as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding KAHCC, contact: 2008 KAHCC President Marcia Newell at (785) 632-2144; or contact KHA Liaison Cindy Samuelson at (785) 233-7436.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

And Plan to Attend the KAHCC Spring Conference - Mission Possible!
Save the dates April 9 and 10, 2008, and plan to attend the KAHCC Spring Conference at the William Newton Hospital Campus, Assembly Room - Physicians Pavilion, 1230 E. 6th Ave, Winfield. The spring conference will feature speaker Ron Willis! More information will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you there!