(February 2021) – Where did January go? It sure seems like the time is flying by. I hope this finds all KAHRMM members and families doing well and staying safe. It appears we might be starting to turn the corner a little more on the pandemic. Hopefully, we can keep the new variances of COVID-19 at bay.
A little bit of bittersweet news. The Central Plains Expo has officially made the decision to disband. There will not be a Central Plains Expo in 2021. With the help of the Kansas Hospital Association, we were able to cancel the hotel contract, by taking into consideration the uncertainty of gatherings and pandemic rules, with little to no further cost. After 35 plus years, it is sad to see it go, but when one door closes, another opens.
The KAHRMM Board is looking at this as an opportunity to do some things we have been discussing for a few years. Our vision is the possibility of doing a similar type of event, move it around the state and invite peers from within our facilities to the event with specific training and a vendor show. Stay tuned for more details in the future.
We are still hoping for education and a golf outing; however, it may be moved to a different time this year due to meeting regulations. There also may be opportunities for online or virtual meetings.
Finally, the Special Olympics Basketball tournaments have been canceled this year in Hays and Topeka.
If you have things you would like to see happen or other suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the board members or myself for discussion.
For now ...
--Mike Morgan