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AHP Southeast Regional News
What an honor it is to serve as the regional director for the great Southeast region of AHP. Our region of eight states is known not only for fantastic educational conferences, but also for its wealth of talented fundraising professionals who are genuinely willing to share best practices and other lessons learned along the way. As the AHP Southeast regional director, I have the responsibility of serving on the AHP International board, and will keep you informed of our activities through this e-mail newsletter. On a regional level, your cabinet is comprised of 13 dynamic individuals who are committed to both AHP and to furthering the highest ideals of health care philanthropy. Links to the regional cabinet listing are included in this newsletter. I encourage you to contact any one of us with questions and/or suggestions so that we can best represent you and your needs. Our focus for the region in 2007, driven by AHP’s strategic initiatives, revolves around four main objectives:
Our cabinet met most recently at the end of January at the site of our next regional conference in Chattanooga, and they are already hard at work. I look forward to our journey together and to learning of both your achievements and challenges as your further the cause of health care philanthropy in partnership with AHP. Emily H. Benham, CFRE
Your AHP Southeast 2006-2007 Regional Cabinet
By Crystal Barnes Maynard, FAHP Save the dates! The AHP Southeast conference committee has been hard at work since the end of our previous conference in Asheville, NC, last June. We have assembled an outstanding team of dedicated committee members, all of whom have worked diligently to plan a great conference. Themed “Rivers and Rapids: Navigating New Opportunities in Health Care Philanthropy” the conference will be held June 3-5, 2007 at the Chattanooga Marriott at the Convention Center. The education program is truly excellent and features luncheon and plenary speakers Bruce Flessner of Bentz Whaley Flessner Consultants and June Bradham of Corporate Developmint, along with many of our AHP colleagues known for their great teaching skills. Educational tracks focus on four areas: major and planned gifts, back to basics, best practices and special topics, and leadership track. Understanding the importance of networking and learning from each other, we have also planned some wonderful social opportunities as well – including an optional event at the Chattanooga Aquarium. Be sure to join us for this exciting event. By now, you should have received your brochure. Don’t miss the early bird deadline May 4th. See you there! To learn more about the AHP Southeast Regional Conference, visit the AHP Web site. Register by May 4th and save $75!
Voted one of America’s “Top Family Weekend Getaways” by Southern Living’s Reader’s Choice Awards, Chattanooga is certain to be a wonderful escape for the AHP Southeast Regional Conference as well as the perfect location for our families. On the banks of the beautiful Tennessee River, there are river parks, river walks, and attractions you won’t find anywhere else in the country – all within strolling distance of your hotel room. The Chattanooga skyline features six magnificent peaks that top the Tennessee Aquarium’s River and Ocean Journey buildings. River Journey features stunning freshwater creatures while Ocean Journey is a saltwater experience where 10-foot sharks glide through amazing coral formations. Just a few feet away, you will find the IMAX 3D Theater showing a film every hour on the hour.
You and your children can pilot a river boat, climb high atop a crow’s nest, build sailboats and make water wheels spin in the Creative Discovery Museum’s River Play. The museum also offers a rooftop playground, Dino Dig and a Little Yellow House where kids rule. After a busy day of touring, relax in the many shady spots along the river walk and watch as little ones enjoy a splash in the wading pools or a ride on the Coolidge Park Carousel. For more information about Chattanooga, visit www.chattanewgafun.com. Chattanooga, a wonderful opportunity for the entire family! Come and enjoy!
By Candy C. Burnett, Have you benefited from your membership in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and from the outstanding conferences hosted each year by the AHP Southeast region? If so, then I hope that you will join me and the many AHP development professionals and partners who are supporting the 2007 conference in beautiful Chattanooga! We depend upon our friends in the region to help us provide the outstanding conferences for which we are known. Thanks to our sponsors, the Southeast region recruits the best plenary and educational speakers, hosts the best parties, and offers the most value for your conference dollar. We need your support to make it all possible this year! Thanks to the following “Early Bird” sponsors who have committed their support to the 2007 conference: Appalachian Regional Healthcare System It’s not too late to lend your support!!! We still have several sponsorship opportunities available, and would love to have you join our stellar lineup of sponsors. For more information on how you can ensure that this is the best AHP Southeast conference yet, please call me at 256.265.9454, or e-mail me at candyb@hhsys.org. See you in Chattanooga!
By Jeff Leas, CFRE As you may know, each year the AHP Southeast region offers six scholarships to attend the upcoming regional conference. This year’s conference, which will be held in Chattanooga on June 3-5, 2007, promises to be one of our best ever with new and expanded educational tracks and too many extra activities to count! Jeff Lea, CFRE AHP Southeast Receives AHP Foundation Awards Thank you to all who supported the AHP 2006 Annual Fund! Your gifts will be used to enhance the AHP Resource Information Center's online library, continue funding of the Ask AHP service, and provide scholarships for the AHP International Conference and AHP Madison Institute. The AHP Southeast region was recognized at the AHP International Conference in Orlando for our significant contributions to the 2006 Annual Fund campaign, including the highest percentage over goal and the highest percentage of individuals participating.
Have you changed positions or organizations? Do you or a colleague have a great success story that you'd like to share? Is there a topic you've investigated lately that may be of interest to other AHP members? Please send your Member News to Joshua Newton, AHP Southeast RIC/Communications Chair, at jrnewto@emory.edu.
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