Volunteer Opportunity Details

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New Professional/New Member Representative to Government Affairs Committee

Signup Deadline: 05-31-2017
Starts: 08-01-2017
Ends: 07-31-2018
Location: Online Opportunity

Description:

Assists ASCLS in achieving objectives of influencing the formulation of appropriate public (governmental) policy on health care issues vital to the profession and the public. 

2016-2017 Chair: Linda Goossen

2016-2017 Vice Chair: Debbie Shell

2016-2017 Committee Charges:

  • Collaborate with the ASCLS Executive Vice President and Legislative consultant to continue ongoing communication of legislative and regulatory issues to all members via e-mail updates, ASCLS Website or other means of communication. (Collaboration)
  • Develop and disseminate educational materials, including continuing education that will demonstrate how government and legislative issues impact the clinical laboratory professional, working at all levels of practice. (Advocacy)
  • Identify an individual(s) from GAC to work with the ASCLS office staff in planning and support of the 2017 Legislative Symposium. Send name(s) to President and Executive Vice President by September 1, 2016. (Advocacy)
  • Write articles for Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCLS Today (in collaboration with the ASCLS Legislative Consultant) as requested. Have at least one of these articles outline the activities and importance of the GAC and the accomplishments. (Advocacy)
  • Support the ASCLS staff in the analysis and drafting of responses regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives. (Advocacy)

Volunteers Needed:

2 (0 open slots)

Experience Required:

No Experience Necessary

Points:

240

Contact:

Karen Larson