What's New

Download the slides from SG2's Presentation at the May 15th General Membership Meeting

May 15th General Membership Synopsis 

Grandfather Provision for individuals who want to join ACHE but do not have a bachelor's degree

April 15th North Texas Health Forum Synopsis

Welcome to ACHE of North Texas!

Message from the President

2008  I want to begin by thanking the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council and Ms. Gerri Wessling for their dedication, their handling of the transition, and years of service.  I also want to welcome The Health Industry Council of Dallas-Ft. Worth, as they have assumed all administrative duties for ACHE of North Texas beginning this calendar year.  We are excited about this new relationship and believe the Chapter will benefit greatly.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new members who have joined the Chapter.  2007 was a very successful year for the Chapter, setting a record by raising $43,500 and allowing more than 80 players to participate in the ACHE of North Texas Golf Tournament.  As a result, we have financial security for 2008.  The goal for FY08 will be to secure additional sponsorship with the Networking Sponsorship Committee coordinating these activities.  Our various committees are working diligently to produce valuable programming and educational opportunities, including several Category 1 program sessions.  In fact, ACHE is coordinating to obtain national speakers for education events.  The Membership Committee rolled out the groundbreaking Ambassador Program with many Ambassadors identified in-house within the various healthcare organizations in our region.  They will recruit new members for the local chapter and promote our various programming events.  We hope that this program will improve service and value for our membership, as well as become an important platform to develop future leaders for our Chapter.  I encourage you to visit the “Ambassador Program” link on this website to learn more about the program.

The Chapter recently signed a new combined membership agreement with the national ACHE office which increases our membership to more than 1,044 members.  This agreement will increase our funding from the national office and makes our chapter one of the largest in the nation.

The Board was able to finalize its strategic plan for the next three years with ambitious goals and has completed a succession plan.  In addition, several Board Members have been added and have assumed leadership roles in our various subcommittees.  I encourage current members to get involved with a committee and share your talents.  If you are interested in joining one of our committees, I encourage you to visit the “Committee” link that offers a description of the various committees and important contacts.  

I am thrilled with the progress that has been made and look forward to an exciting year. 

John G. Self

President