ARHA Member's Listserv Notice - September 8, 2008

 

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ARHA OFFICERS AND AT-LARGE BOARD POSITION ELECTIONS TO BE HELD IN SEPTEMBER

 

Elections will be held for the following administrative positions in late September:

 

President (must be a current member of the Board of Directors)

 

Vice-president (must be a current member of the Board of Directors)

 

Secretary-Treasurer (must be a current member of the Board of Directors)

 

10 At-Large Board Members (must be a member of the Alabama Rural Health Association)

 

1 At-Large Student Board Member (must be an Alabama undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in rural health care)

 

All of these positions have two-year terms.  Anyone wanting to become more involved in your rural health association is encouraged to contact Chuck Lail at clail@adph.state.al.us or Carolyn Bern at carolynbern@adph.state.al.us to have your name placed in nomination of for additional information.  Nominations will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19 and ballots will be mailed on September 22 .

  

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ALABAMA COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Please make plans to attend the Alabama Community Leadership Conference on October 8-9 at Auburn University.  Noticeable keynote speakers include  Congressman Artur Davis, Stephen Black (University of Alabama), and Dr. Jack Hawkins (Chancellor of Troy University).  A detailed agenda can be seen at http://www.acln.info/conference.htm.  On-line registration is available at this same address.

If you have any questions, feel free to please contact:

Arturo S. Menefee
Leadership Development Specialist
Economic and Community Development Institute
Auburn University
210 Extension Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
Phone: 334-844-2307
Email: menefas@auburn.edu

 

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GRANT INSTITUTE TRAINING - MONTGOMERY - NOVEMBER 12-14

 

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held in Montgomery, Alabama from November 12 - 14, 2008.  All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 (213-817-5308 outside of the US) or visit The Grant Institute at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com
  
The Grant Institute's Grants 101 course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice. This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. This class, simply put, is designed to get results by creating professional grant proposal writers.
 
Participants will become competent program planning and proposal writing professionals after successful completion of the Grants 101 course. In three active and informative days, students will be exposed to the art of successful grant writing practices, and led on a journey that ends with a masterful grant proposal.
 
Grants 101 consists of three (3) courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop. 
(1) Fundamentals of Program Planning 
(2) Professional Grant Writing 
(3) Grant Research 
  
Registration:
$597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.
 
Each student will receive:
*The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing
*The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines
 
Registration Methods
 
1) On-Line - Complete the online registration form at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com under Register Now.  
2) By Phone - Call (888) 824 - 4424 (213-817-5308 outside of the US) to register by phone.  
3) By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com

 

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ARHA NOTES

 

Ballots for ARHA administrative positions will be mailed on September 22.  Included with the ballot will be a short survey questionnaire soliciting information on major rural health issues and concerns in Alabama.

 

The Alabama Rural Health Association wants to greatly expand its visibility in promoting rural healthcare.  Please encourage others sharing your interest in rural healthcare to become a member.  If you are not currently a member of the Alabama Rural Health Association, you're invited to become a part of this growing organization with a very important mission - - - "To preserve and enhance the health for rural citizens of Alabama through communication, education, and advocacy." For additional information on membership benefits and a printable membership application form, visit http://www.arhaonline.org/join_arha.htm

 

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The ARHA List-Serve is an informational service provided for members of the Alabama Rural Health Association. To have information included in the ARHA List-Serve or to contact ARHA concerning other needs, please contact the ARHA Executive Director, Dale Quinney.

 

Dale E. Quinney, Executive Director

Telephone: (334) 281-3866

Facsimile: (334) 206-5434

E-mail: arhaadmin@bellsouth.net