Message from our Regional President |
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Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the Executive Board, I want to thank everyone who attended our Annual Meeting on December 13. We were happy to see your smiling faces!!
At the Annual Meeting, we shared some plans for the future. Highlights are presented below for the benefit of members who were unable to join us.
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Financial Report: NAHRO Chief Operating Officer Chuck Wellard, who is also responsible for the region’s financial affairs, presented the financial report.
He commented on where we have been and where we are going. We ended the year with net assets of $138,214. The Region earned more than $17,000 by participating in the NAHRO Professional Development Revenue Share Program. We’d like to double this amount next year—it is easy—simply enter the region’s code, MARC2020, whenever you register for one of the 42 virtual classrooms scheduled for 2022.
Click here to view the NAHRO Professional Development calendar and to register for a class. |
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2022 Activities and Events
Senior Vice President Gina Gibson spoke about awards and scholarships available to members that are sponsored by the region and/or national NAHRO and encouraged members to participate.
Entry requirements and deadlines will be finalized soon; posted on the region’s website and transmitted to members via email.
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Abdelshahied,
2021 Merit Scholarship Winner
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National NAHRO
Merit College Scholarship
Awarded to students who are pursuing their first post-secondary degree. Eight winners (one from each region) are selected annually.
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2021 Recipient Tim Burchett
HA County of Dauphin
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The Mary E. Paumen International and Domestic Leadership Scholarship
sponsored by the region, provides an opportunity for members to participate in a broad range of training, seminars, certifications, and leadership development experiences and research internships, either domestically or internationally.
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Regional Commissioner of the Year Award
This award celebrates the accomplishments and service of an outstanding commissioner. The regional recipient will be considered for the national Commissioner of the Year Award.
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National NAHRO--Outstanding Professional of the Year recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our industry. |
Election of members to the Regional Executive Board
Annually, the membership elects five members to serve three-year terms on the Executive Board. Interested members should contact John Mahon before Jan. 25.
Details will be emailed to the membership in early January.
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NJ/MARC NAHRO 2022 Annual Conference and Tradeshow
Immediate Past President John Mahon announced the dates, May 1-4 at the Hard Rock, Atlantic City, NJ. This event will feature something for everyone—sessions for commissioners, executive and mid-management staff.
Registration will open
in January.
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NAHRO Alaska Knowledge Exchange, Aug. 16-20.
Past Regional President Clif Martin shared highlights of the Exchange, which was led by then-President Shaw. Members will have the opportunity for more in-depth learning and to hear first-hand from representatives with Alaska and Alaska Native communities during webinars on January 20 at 1:00pm ET and February 28 at 1:00 ET.
Below is a link to an article from the Anchorage Daily News. It describes how villages will spend COVID-19 funds to build new homes and improve water and sewer systems, it is an interesting read.
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NAHRO Professional Development Update
Director Jackie Taboada highlighted Professional Development products: in-person on-sites, e-Learnings, virtual classrooms, webinars, and salary studies.
Remember to use the regional code MARC2020
when you register for a virtual classroom.
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Advocacy
Congressional Relations Director Tess Hembree discussed member engagement and advocacy. She commended MARC NAHRO for holding second place in the letter-writing campaign.
how you can become engaged in NAHRO’s advocacy work.
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Lastly, during this season of gratitude and reflection, I remind you that today, December 21, is 'National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Commemorated since 1990, “communities across the country come together to remember those who have died without stable housing, to reflect on the shocking inhumanity of homelessness, and to call for meaningful policy changes to make sure no life is lost due to homelessness.” I acknowledge that NAHRO members work aggressively to develop effective programs and solutions in partnership with state and federal partners to reduce the number of individuals vulnerable to homelessness" (Healthcare for the Homeless). I encourage you to contribute to your local United Way in support of its work to serve the homeless.
Thank you for being a valued member of MARC NAHRO. We look forward to the year ahead--with your engagement and support!
We wish you and your family peace and joy this holiday season.
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Kathryn Walter
Regional President
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