President’s Message

Welcome to the 2026-2027 PASH year!

The PASH Board has been actively preparing for another exciting and productive year. Building on the success of recent years, we will continue to offer a combination of in-person and virtual meetings, along with opportunities for networking and professional development. Our Board and Committees have been working diligently to secure a strong lineup of CPE speakers and relevant topics that will benefit our members throughout the year. As always, we welcome your ideas and feedback. If there is a particular speaker, topic, or meeting format you would like to see included in our programs, please reach out to your Committee Chair or any member of the PASH Board. Your input helps us create meaningful and engaging experiences for all members.

With COPAS increasing its annual membership dues by $10, PASH has made a corresponding adjustment to its membership fee. Effective for the upcoming membership year, annual dues will increase to $365. As in prior years, COPAS will manage the membership renewal process and has already distributed renewal notices via email, with a renewal date of August 1. PASH will continue to coordinate directly with COPAS regarding invoicing and payment of dues for our retired and honorary members. We appreciate your continued support and encourage all members to renew promptly so we can continue providing high-quality educational programs, networking opportunities, and resources that add value to your membership.

One of our key goals for the coming year is to continue growing and strengthening PASH through increased membership. Our organization is at its best when we bring together a diverse group of professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and industry insights. We encourage each member to help spread the word about the value of PASH by inviting colleagues, coworkers, and industry peers to attend a meeting or networking event. Personal invitations are often the best way to introduce prospective members to the benefits of our organization. With your support, we can continue to expand our membership, enhance our programs, and build an even stronger professional community for the future.

PASH has an exciting year of events planned, as highlighted in the Save the Date section below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ruth Strange

PASH President 2026-27