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Dear ASHHRA Members,

We, as your Board of Directors, are off and running, and I thought I would take some time to mention some of the key issues that we are addressing in 2011.

As part of our strategic plan, the goals we have established include the following: professional health care certification, exploring concierge services, the rebranding of ASHHRA, wellness/culture of health, initiatives for our non-hospital members, chapter and region initiatives, and technology! We have a large plateful of initiatives but we also have a rather large appetite. The 2011 Board is up to the task and I am thrilled about the possibilities and outcomes. We will work hard for you and in conjunction with the strong efforts of our ASHHRA staff, I anticipate dramatic change.

We will be meeting face to face in Washington, D.C. in early March to advance our strategic initiatives.

I wanted to mention how excited I am about our keynote speaker lineup for our annual meeting in Phoenix in September. We are pleased to announce that actor, author, and motivational speaker Henry Winkler will be joining us as a keynote speaker for our Motivational Breakfast, which is a change from our usual luncheon business meeting. I had the opportunity of introducing Henry as a keynoter at the HR Florida Conference last year and he truly brought down the house. Also, you will enjoy brilliant lecturer, Chip Madera, for "a breath of fresh air," and witty Ian Morrison will help you plan your longer term future.

Now's the time to plan for Phoenix! Having lived there for five years as a VP of HR for a high technology company, I can tell you that there is so much to see. Plan to take some extra time there. The Grand Canyon, the red rocks of Sedona, Meteor Crater, Biosphere, and some of the most spectacular golf courses, shopping, and dining are there for you! The Arizona sunsets are so beautiful and our facilities will be superb!

More to come in March!

Robert Walters, SPHR
Corporate Director, HR Operations
Health First, Inc.
3550 North Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32932-0069
(321) 434-1957
bob.walters@health-first.org 

 
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