ASHE R3 Newsletter June 2021
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By Michael D. Roberts, PE, SASHE, CHFM, SrCHE
Greetings, and I hope that 2021 is treating you well. There continues to be a lot of exciting activity within ASHE and the board, and I would like to update you on some of the items.
The is a great in-person Annual Conference planned in Nashville, TN, on August 8-11, 2021, followed by a virtual conference on September 15, 2021. The virtual conference will have new learning sessions and has special pricing if registration is part of the in-person conference.
A change to note this year is the regional meeting will include a networking and update session held on Sunday August 8 from 4:30-5:00 PM. Here you will network, meet the 2022-2023 regional board candidates and get brief update on ASHE activities. If you are receiving this you are in Region 3, which includes, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Please make your travel arrangements so that you can attend this important event and meet your fellow Region 3 members!
The annual ASHE business meeting will be held August 11, 2021, as part of the annual conference. Please plan on attending as you will hear updates from the ASHE president and ASHE executive director.
Note that ASHE has a number of Ilse B. Almanza scholarships available. These scholarships cover the full cost of the in-person and virtual conference registrations. To find out more information, please check out: Apply for an Ilse B. Almanza Scholarship Today!!! Deadline to apply is July 12, 2021.
Elections for new ASHE officers will be held August 16, 2021 - August 30, 2021. This year, you will be electing a new Region 3 board member as well as ASHE president-elect and an associate board member. You get to meet the candidates at this year’s annual conference, and information will be provided to you for those that don’t make the in-person event. Please remember to vote!
ASHE offers great certifications to demonstrate your leadership and your specific knowledge necessary to work safely in a health care environment, which is different from every other environment. Two of these are the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) and the Certified Healthcare Contractor (CHC). If you are interested in more information or obtaining a waiver, please contact me.
Also, remember that there are a lot more educational opportunities, such as Webinar Wednesdays and Lunch and Learn Thursdays. Check out ashe.org/ for more information.
Get involved with ASHE! If you are not a member – join! If you are a member- get involved! Participate in myASHE, attend conferences, volunteer!
As always, it is an honor to serve you and represent all the great member of Region 3 on the ASHE Board.
Michael D. Roberts, PE, SASHE, CHFM, SrCHE
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
ASHE Region 3 Board Representative 2018-2021
michael.d.roberts@atriumhealth.org
