ASHA Releases a Request for Proposals for Transition to a New Staffing Model
This week, the American School Health Association Board of Directors released a Request for Proposals (RFP) as a first step in transitioning to a new staffing model. Since 2013, ASHA has contracted with a single association management company to provide staffing support. We are appreciative of the great work they have done to help stabilize ASHA and guide us through difficult times. Today, the Board feels ASHA is in a position to better manage operations in a manner that allows us to maximize resources and meet the diverse needs of constituents.
ASHA’s new staffing model will be released in multiple phases. Phase one will be to transition our basic operating infrastructure such as finances and membership services from our current full services management contractor to a new contractor starting November 1, 2017. The RFP released this week will identify the contractor or contractors that will provide those services. In the coming months ASHA will release additional RFPs to identify contractors that will build and grow ASHA’s programmatic operations and fund development capacity.
The ASHA Board of Directors has been discussing this transition for many months and is excited about the future opportunity this transition will bring to help ASHA realize its mission to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives.
ASHA Releases a Statement of Support on FDA’s Extended Authority to All Tobacco Products
The American School Health Association (ASHA) applauds the President’s signing into law the new FDA ruling extending its authority to all tobacco products. ASHA supports school health issues that tie to our mission statement, “to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives”. Many of the new tobacco products, and the flavors used, are targeted to school-age students. ASHA fully supports the passage of this legislation as it aligns with the work ASHA members do. Read more (PDF)
ASHA Now Accepting Nominations for 2017-2018 Board of Directors
On April 28, 2016, ASHA began accepting nominations for six available seats on ASHA’s Board of Directors (BOD) for the 2017-2018 term (Jan 1, 2017 through Dec 31, 2018). ASHA’s BOD is a working board and all board members will serve on and/or chair committees. To be considered for nomination, applicants will need to submit resume/CV (3-page limit) and application form by June 1, 2016. Self-nomination is encouraged. To be eligible for election, nominees for the board must be members of the American School Health Association in good standing as of the date the slate of nominees is approved (July 13, 2016). Click here for more details (PDF)
ASHA Partners with Arbor Pharmaceuticals
ASHA is pleased to announce a new relationship with Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC (Arbor). ASHA and Arbor, an Atlanta, Georgia based specialty pharmaceutical company which currently markets prescription products for the cardiovascular, hospital and pediatric markets, formed this alliance to provide additional resources for ASHA members who are seeking information and education regarding common disease topics in children as well as available therapeutic treatment options. Click here for the full release
ASHA Announces 2015 Board of Directors
On Oct. 11, ASHA President Linda Morse introduced the annual conference attendees to the newly elected 2015 ASHA Board of Directors. This new slate of 11 directors will take office beginning Jan. 1. Per the bylaws that were approved by the membership in June, the 2015 board of directors will hold a meeting in December to determine who will serve in the various officer and committee chair roles. We will update you when those decisions have been finalized.
We’ve Moved!
September 29, 2014
Please note our new address:
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300,
McLean, VA 22102
2014 ASHA Award Winners Announced!
August 26, 2014
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the William A. Howe Award, Distinguished Service Award, Legislator of the Year Award, new Fellows, among others. Please click here for the full press release.
2015 Board Nominations
June 24, 2014
Interested in becoming a candidate for the 2015 ASHA Board of Directors? Learn more about the new board’s structure and responsibilities and download the nomination form. Nominations are due to ASHA Headquarters by July 11th.
Conference Schedule Published
June 2, 2014
Click here to see the schedule for the 88th Annual School Health Conference!
Conference Registration Now Open!
May 9, 2014
Register now for the 88th Annual School Health Conference in Portland, OR
Click here to register!
Call for Abstracts Deadline Has Been Extended!
March 27, 2014
New deadline to submit your abstracts for the 2014 ASHA School Health Conference is Friday, April 4, 2014! For all the details, click here.
ASHA Launches Career Center
March 18, 2014
ASHA is pleased to announce the launch of the ASHA Career Center, a new online resource designed to help you find the best job opportunities in the school health industry. The ASHA Career Center offers its members—and the industry at large—an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. Just click on the tab at the top of this page to get started!
ASHA Introduces Bi-Weekly E-Newsletter
March 11, 2014
ASHA’s e-newsletter will provide comprehensive weekly news briefings of the week’s top stories.
Subscribe here.
ASHA Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted
February 26, 2014
Nominate a colleague for their exceptional contributions to school health! Click here for details.
Board of Directors Election Update
The election concluded on December 25th with 99% voting in support of the recommendations. You can read about the recommendations that were voted on here. To view the current roster of Board members, please click here.
Call for Submissions for the School Health Services Success Stories Project
January 22, 2014
ASHA is one organization supporting the School Health Services Success Stories Project. Share your story highlighting the strategies that led to your success in school health! More information is available here. Deadline for Submissions is February 28, 2014
ASHA Joins USDA, CDC in Promoting School Wellness
January 13, 2014
The USDA Food and Nutrition Services, CDC, US Dept. of Education, and 26 other organizations released a joint statement recognizing the importance of school wellness policies to help ensure a healthy environment for staff, students, and their families.
Click here to read the full statement. Click here to read the blog post from the USDA.
88th Annual ASHA School Health Conference Dates Announced!
January 9, 2014
The 88th Annual School Health Conference will take place October 9-11th at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower in Portland, OR. Stay tuned for more details!
New AMS!
December 15, 2013
ASHA has a new Association Management System (AMS). NOTE: Your login is now your email address and your password is Password1. You will be forced to change it at first login.
ASHA President’s Newsletter
November, 2013
As a nonprofit organziation, ASHA must do “well” in order to do “good.” Read more…
ASHA has new contact information
September 1, 2013
Please note that the mailing address, phone and fax have changed to the following:
1760 Old Meadow Rd.
Suite 500
McLean, VA 22102
703.506.7675 (Phone)
703.506.3266 (Fax)
Exciting Changes at ASHA
July 31, 2013
As a nonprofit organziation, ASHA must do “well” in order to do “good.” In other words, ASHA must put into place a business framework that drives the type of success that enables greater investment in the programs, services and activities that create value for its members. Read more…