Greetings
Just back from ACHA's Annual Meeting in San Francisco, and what a terrific meeting! It was great to catch up with many of you while attending some fantastic sessions. NECHA was well represented with Chad Henderson III, President of ACHA this year, presiding over the meeting. Two award recipients were recognized at the banquet. Carole Worsh, formerly the director at Pine Manor College, was awarded the E. Dean Lovett Award for her significant contributions to the development of college health programs in an exemplary manner. Carole has touched so many of us working in college health, and it was wonderful that she was recognized on the national level - so deserved! Also recognized was Jamie Chandler, MS, PA-C from Dartmouth College, for her contributions as a newcomer to the field of college health. Jamie was nominated by her colleagues for all her hard work and dedication on the Eating Disorder team at Dartmouth. Congratulations Chad on a successful meeting and to Carole and Jamie for their well deserved awards!
The NECHA Board of Directors had a productive summer meeting on June 12th at Amherst College. We are in the process of finalizing our new investment policy and by-law revisions. We also discussed purchasing liability insurance for the board of directors. Bryant Ford, Past President, is working on recruiting active members of the Association for vacant Member-At-Large positions at our upcoming annual meeting in Burlington this fall. Joleen Nevers, Planning Committee Chair, and Julie Basol, Administrative Director, provided updates for the upcoming Combined Annual Meeting in Burlington, October 28- 30, 2009. It is shaping up to be a fantastic meeting and we already have some early bird registrants. Click on the '2009 Combined Annual Meeting Registration' button to get the latest updates and registration form. If you have any questions about the Meeting, contact Julie at Julie@NECHAonline.org
The awards deadline has been extended to September 15, 2009, for the President’s and Louise Gazzara award. Please consider nominating an outstanding colleague who has made exceptional contributions to their students, institution, and the field of college health. For more information, click on 'Award' on the header above.
Summer has finally arrived – although you couldn’t tell from the weather we have been having in Rhode Island. Spring is having a difficult time letting go! Our seniors have moved on to the next phase in their lives, and many of us are busy welcoming the new students and parents of the class of 2013! I hope you have a productive and fun summer!
Ellen Reynolds, MS
NECHA President, 2008-2009
Associate Director, SHS
University of Rhode Island
