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revised its bylaws to include a focus
on diversity in its mission statement,
formed a standing committee on
diversity and committed to a yearly
diversity event, the second of which
was held in 2013. The chapter also
formed alliances with National
Forum for Latino Healthcare
Executives and Asian Health Care
Leaders Association. Additionally,
through the Institute for Diversity in
Health Management, the chapter will
sponsor	a	fellowship	in	a	New	York	
City hospital in 2014.
During Hung’s term, the GCHE
became an active and solid chapter,
with more members asking to get
involved and staying engaged. The
chapter’s strategic plan was also a focus,
which outlined a basic vision, strategic
road map, and policies and procedures
to reach that vision. As a result, the
leadership team became more
immersed, and new volunteers understood their roles.
“We developed a mentoring program, and events are more frequent,
robust and valuable,” says Hung.
At ACHE—North Florida Chapter,
Knight	is	working	on	big	initiatives	
for the future, including a women’s
healthcare forum scheduled for 2014
and an emphasis on diversity.
Additionally, the chapter board met
for the first time in-person to develop
the strategic plan. For a personal
touch,	Knight	sends	notes	welcoming new ACHE Members and
congratulating new Fellows. The
chapter is also working to invite local
senior-level healthcare executives to
get involved with the chapter and
looking for new members to attend
chapter events.

Now, It’s Your Turn
When asked for advice for future
chapter	leaders,	Knight,	Prins	and	
Hung	echoed	a	common	theme:	You	
get more back than what you put in.
“If people devote time and energy
to the organization, the value is
returned tenfold with the relationships you build,” says Prins. “The
networking and contacts built have
been the utmost reward. When
you’re an engaged volunteer, you
will have a network and build credibility and trust.”
Additionally, don’t be afraid of the
high-profile role, which can seem
daunting because of the variety of
responsibilities. “The board is

structured to set you up for success,”
says	Knight.	“Lean	on	internal	
resources inside the chapter.”
Hung advises, “Come to the events.
Don’t be passive. Get to know the
leaders, and always know there is
work to be done.” s
To find your ACHE chapter, search the
online Chapter Directory at ache.org by
entering your ZIP code on the left side of
the page. Then contact the chapter officials
listed for information on how you can get
involved. To discuss your ideas for chapters, contact the Chapters Committee’s
ACHE staff liaison, Desmond J. Ryan,
FACHE, CAE, associate director in the
Division of Regional Services, at (312)
424-9325 or dryan@ache.org.

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