President’s Message
Dear PASH Members,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 PASH year!
The PASH Board has been busy over the summer planning for the upcoming year. In keeping with our “outside the box” approach from last year we have new meeting formats, social networking events and a great lineup of CPE speakers on tap for the coming year. We will once again have a mix of “in person” and virtual meeting formats. If you have a specific topic you would like covered, please communicate that to your Committee Chair or any of the PASH Board members.
Our membership fee for the 2024-2025 year will remain at $350. The National COPAS membership dues increased this year, but PASH will absorb that cost. Per new COPAS procedure, ALL regular member renewals will be made directly on the COPAS website. A renewal reminder will be in the August newsletter along with a link to the COPAS site and more detailed instructions. This will also be used for new membership applications and fee payments going forward.
We’re starting a new Social Networking committee that will fall under Hospitality. The committee will pick an activity, negotiate a group discount if possible and make an offer to the membership to participate on a “pay as you go” basis. The goal being to allow more relaxed networking opportunities and a fun way to get better acquainted with other members of the Society. We’re looking for volunteers to get this venture off to a good start. Please contact Carmen Easton if you’re interested at carmen_easton@swn.com.
Calling All 1st Timers – The BOD has approved a Fall COPAS “registration scholarship” for a 1st time attendee to a National COPAS meeting. To participate in the drawing – You must be a PASH member, it must be your 1st National meeting and you are not already reimbursed by your Employer. If your name is selected, you’ll be reimbursed the $400 registration fee upon submission of your processed registration.
BIG NEWS – PASH was established in 1952. That means we will celebrate our 75th Anniversary in 2027. To put a spotlight on PASH’s longevity of leadership within COPAS, the Board has authorized our Society to host the Spring 2027 COPAS national meeting. This is a large undertaking, and we will be looking for volunteers to Chair the multiple planning committees. Each chair will then recruit committee members both for planning and “boots on the ground” at the event. This is a great way to get more involved in PASH, get to know your fellow members and gain insight into COPAS at the National level. Please consider getting involved as we highlight not only PASH contributions to COPAS but those of our honored Past Presidents.
See you in September!
Kathy Johnston
PASH President 2024-2025