One of the best ways to network and use your membership to its fullest is to volunteer. Committee participation enables you to establish professional relationships and meet individuals throughout the healthcare industry and in your healthcare field. At the same time, your perspective and energy assists to shape this dynamic organization. Committee participation can also enhance your talents, skills, and credentials beyond your current career focus.

Opportunities include planning educational programs and networking events, engaging in marketing and advertising activities, participating in web site development and social media enhancements, developing budgets and cash reserves, and recruiting and retaining members. For more information about any committee, email the Chairperson listed below, or call the Chicago Health Executives Forum (CHEF) office at:
(630) 832-1300.

Education / Networking Committee

The Education / Networking Committee shall be responsible for coordinating, planning, and initiating programs of high quality and interest to the Members as well as for developing and implementing networking opportunities at all Member Organization events.  The Education / Networking Committee shall cooperate with the Board of Directors in planning such programs and any other extracurricular activities which the Member Organization may wish to undertake.

Contact: Guy J. Miller
Education / Networking Chairperson
guymiller@comcast.net

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Treasurer and the Board of Directors in managing the financial aspects of the organization including the development of an annual budget, determination of investment vehicles for cash reserves and other financially related tasks as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Contact: Richard A. Ferraro
Treasurer / Finance Chairperson
richard.ferraro@comcast.net

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the Member Organization has a professional and appropriate image in the marketplace and shall prepare the Member Organization's newsletters and other materials. The Marketing Committee shall work with the Board of Directors to develop supporting materials.

Contact: Julie Weissman
Marketing Chairperson
julie.weissman@us.pwc.com

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment and retention of members and will assist the Membership Chair in developing recruitment and retention incentive programs, organizing a new member welcome reception and an informational reception for prospective members. The Membership Committee shall interact with the Board of Directors to develop materials for both prospective and new members.

Contact: Anita Halvorsen, FACHE
Membership Chairperson
a.halvorsen@reshealthcare.org

Web / Social Media Committee

The Web / Social Media Committee shall be responsible for the design, revision, and continued development of the Member Organization's website and social media strategy.  The Web / Social Media Committee will interact and collaborate with all other advisory committees to insure correct information is presented on the Member Organization's website.

Contact: Dawn V. Gay
Web / Social Media Chairperson
dawn.gay@align-resources.com