Chapter Committees 2009-2010


Membership

Type A

2009-2010 Chair: Brad DeJong

Vice Chair: Karan Ehlers

Members:

  • Lori Kudrna-Blees
  • Don Schott
  • Nancy Schulz
  • Mike Schumacher
  • Sandra Teubner
  • Paula Wilkie


2009-2010 Membership Committee Objectives

  • Contact one active HFMA member at each facility and encourage the promotion of membership to prospective candidates.
  • Work in conjunction with the Program Committee to communicate current membership’s education needs.
  • Encourage members to progress toward advanced status and certification.
  • Emphasize the importance of membership as a resource of education and information sharing.
  • Utilize committees to get new members directly involved in chapter activities.
  • Encourage one student member on Committee.
  • Assist in assigning "buddies" to new members.
  • Committee member to introduce new members at meetings.
  • Phone contact new member before each meeting as a reminder.
  • Develop Student Member Program (see Strategic Plan).


Reporting Requirements – Report to board each meeting - face to face reporting encouraged. 


Planning

 Type A
(Standing Committee)

2009-2010 Chair: Paula Wilkie

Vice Chair: Lori Kudrna-Blees

Members:

  • Brad DeJong
  • Brian Dvirnak
  • Karan Ehlers
  • Bonnie Kuehnemund
  • Doug Okland
  • Deanna Picotte
  • Travis Scheving
  • Susan Sisk
  • Sandra Tuebner


2009-2010 Planning Committee Objectives

  • To provide a forum for members to give input into the planning/scheduling process of the Chapter.
  • To establish a plan for the Chapter goals and objectives in the areas of Chapter organization and membership education.
  • To promote Chapter participation by supporting member involvement in committees and goal setting.
  • To provide a process for chapter strategic planning that supports the Multi-Year Chapter Plan.

 

Statistical Assurance

Type A


2009-2010 Chair: Sandy Teubner

Members

  • Lori Kudrna-Blees
  • Steve Lindemann
  • Paula Wilkie


2009-2010 Statistical Assurance Committee Objectives

  • To compile and report all Chapter Balanced Scorecard and Davis Chapter Management System (DCMS) scoring information in an accurate, timely manner to ensure all of the Chapter’s educational activities, group and individual efforts, communications, and administrative achievements are appropriately accumulated.  These efforts will enable the Chapter to maintain a high level of membership service and thus carry out its mission as a professional organization.
  • To report at each board meeting and to the general membership via the Chapter newsletter our DCMS status in relationship to our DCMS budget and our current scores under the Chapter Balanced Scorecard.

Reporting – Each Board Meeting


Collaboration

Type B

2009-10 Chair: Jodi Atkinson

Vice Chair: Steve Lindemann

Members

  • Tim Blasl (NDHA)
  • Ron Frei
  • Becky Hansen
  • Deanna Picotte
  • Mike Schumacher
  • Susan Sisk
  • Paula Wilkie


2009-2010 Collaboration Committee Objectives

  • To promote a positive working relationship and sharing of information with all organizations which are working to improve health care.
  • To work closely with NDHA, NDLTCA, MGMA, ACHE, NAHAM, and Dakota Rural Conference to serve the educational needs of our members.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board two times per year. Face to face meetings with board preferred.

  

Interstate Task Force

Type B

 

2009-2010 Chair: Deanna Picotte

Co-Chair: Mike Schumacher

Members

  • Dan Andersen
  • Kim Granfor
  • Steve Lindemann

                                           

2009-2010 Interstate Task Force Committee Objectives

  • To help schedule, plan, and carry out the HFMA Interstate Institute in cooperation with the Minnesota HFMA Chapter and Concordia College. Also assist with coordination of Regional Meetings.
  • To provide a meeting forum whereby Concordia students can meet and interact with health care professionals.
  • To provide the opportunity to members of the Chapter and to the community for ongoing education regarding the health care industry.
  • To promote the sharing of information among chapters and other organizations working to improve health care.

Reporting Requirements: Report once a year to board.


 

History

Type B

2009-2010 Chair: Bonnie Kuehnemund

Members
Paula Wilkie

2009-2010 History Committee Objectives

  • To gather together all historical records of the North Dakota Chapter’s activities since its origin.
  • To maintain and update a scrapbook of Chapter activities during the chapter year.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board once per year.  Face to face reporting encouraged.

Additional requirements: Scrapbook display at meeting.


Founders Medal of Honor Committee

 Type B
(Standing Committee)

2009-2010 Chair: Steve Lindemann

Members
  • Jodi Atkinson
  • Mike Schumacher

2009-2010 Founders Medal of Honor Committee Objectives

  • To provide recognition to members beyond the attainment of the Muncie Gold Award that signifies outstanding service contributions to the National and/or State Chapter.
  • Encourage members to continue Chapter involvement beyond previously recognized service that reflects an outstanding example for all members to follow.
  • Maintain a standard of award that recognizes true merit to be cherished by the recipient far into the future.

Founders Points

Type A

2009-2010 Chair:  Mark Hollan

Members

  • Steve Lindemann
  • Ralph Llewellyn
  • Don Schott


2009-2010 Founders Points Committee Objectives

  • To survey, record, and report the Founders Award points for all Chapter members.
  • To promote member awareness of HFMA educational programs.
  • To arrange and promote CHFP and FHFMA coaching courses.
  • To perform special projects as assigned by the President.
  • To develop a succession plan to transfer the record keeping from the current chair to the next volunteer.


Reporting Requirements: At least one presentation annually at an educational meeting, i.e. luncheon at November and April meetings.

Auditing

Type B

2009-2010 Chair: Deanna Picotte

 

Members

  • Mike Schumacher


2009-2010 Auditing Committee Objectives

  • To perform an audit review of financial records of the Chapter treasure at the close of the year, completed by July 30th.
  • To submit the appropriate report after above review to the Chapter Board of Directors.

Constitution and Bylaws

Type B

2009-2010 Chair: Steve Lindemann

Members

  • Jodi Atkinson
  • Lori Kudrna-Blees
  • Bonnie Kuehnemund
  • Sandra Teubner
  • Paula Wilkie

2009-2010 Constitution and Bylaws Committee Objectives
  • To review and revise the Chapter Constitution and Bylaws as necessary to meet the Chapter’s needs as well as guidelines set for by National.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board once per year.


Nominating

Type A
(Standing Committee)

2009-2010 Chair: Paula Wilkie
Members

  • Jodi Atkinson
  • Steve Lindemann

 

2009-2010 Nominating Committee Objectives

  • To recommend for nomination those Chapter members who are qualified and who have indicated a willingness to serve as Chapter Officers and Board Members.


Proaction/Advocacy

Type B

2009-2010 Chair: Deanna Picotte

Members

  • Tim Blasl, NDHA
  • Brad DeJong
  • Bryan Dvirnak
  • Ron Frei
  • Kim Granfor
  • Ralph Llewellyn

2009-2010 Proaction/Advocacy Committee Objectives

  • To monitor all state and federal legislation that effects health care and recommend action to the Chapter.
  • To compile a summary report of the health care related legislation, which was passed during the current legislative assembly and make it available to the Chapter.
  • To monitor all state and federal legislation that affects health care and recommend action to the Chapter.  Monitor Medicare Advantage/Medicare Replacement plan programs.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board one to two times per year.

 

 

Membership Communication

Type A

2009-2010 Chair: Phil Schmid

Vice Chair: Karen Ehlers

Members

  • Steve Lindemann
  • Kim Granfor
  • Bonnie Kuehnemund
  • Ralph Llewellyn
  • Mike Schumacher

2009-2010 Membership Communication Committee Objectives

  • To provide members with updated national HFMA news.
  • To provide members with updated state HFMA news.
  • To provide members with a vehicle for communicating pertinent information to all members of HFMA.
  • To evaluate the newsletter content format and distribution and implement positive changes.
  • To actively solicit membership ideas for the newsletter.
  • To work with committee charis to provide reports.
  • To include board minutes in the newsletter.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board each meeting.

 

 

Member Education

Type A

2009-2010 Chair: Lori Kudrna-Blees

Members

  • Tim Blasl
  • Kim Granfor
  • Mark Hollan
  • Ralph Llewellyn
  • Deana Picotte
  • Stan Salwei

2009-2010 Member Education Committee Objectives

  • Provide high quality educational programs of interest and applied use to our membership as directed by the Planning Committee.
  • Design each program to meet the Chapter Balanced Scorecard and Davis Chapter Management System scoring requirements established by National HFMA.
  • Design each program to enhance the professional growth of our members as well as to meet their diverse needs for information.
  • Cost each program so that the registration fees will be affordable to the general membership, while maintaining the financial viability of the Chapter.
  • Plan registration and notification information so that it is sent to the membership well in advance of meetings to allow members to plan in advance to attend.
  • Design registration materials to give a detailed description of the program being presented.
  • Develop a process of continued personal contact with individual members throughout the year to encourage their attendance at educational programs.
  • Coordinate workshops to avoid duplication or conflicts with other education organizations.


Reporting Requirements: Report to board each meeting. Face to face reporting encouraged.

 

 

Sponsorship Committee

Type B

2009-2010 Chair: Kim Granfor

Vice Chair: Steve Lindemann

Members

  • Tim Blasl
  • Jodi Atkinson
  • Doug Okland
  • Phil Schmid
  • Mike Schumacher


2009-2010 Sponsorship Committee Objectives

  • The purpose of the Sponsorship Committee is to develop a financial support program for the Chapter's education offerings.
    • Develop and update sponsorship parameters for the Chapter.
    • Develop and update recognition criteria for our sponsors.
    • Solicit sponsorships from interested organizations.
    • Set specific monetary goals to be reached each year.

Reporting Requirements: Report to board each meeting.


Chapter Website

Type A

2009-2010 Chair: Steve Lindemann

Members

  • Phil Schmid
  • Don Schott

2009-2010 Chapter Website Committee Objectives

  • To provide members with current information regarding the chapter.
  • To provide members with timely information on educational opportunities.
  • To provide members with an accurate reference source for chapter information including archived newsletters, chapter bylaws, chapter committees, and contact people.
  • To provide members with an online vehicle for sharing ideas and contacting other members.
  • To investigate the possibility of developing and implementing a chapter listserve/forum for members to use for Q&A and resource/information sharing.

Reporting Requirements:  Report to board each meeting.