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www.HealthcareITNews.com April 2008 s Healthcare IT News 27 eorge Sheth, a member of the HIMSS Southern California Chapter, has been named the 2007 Chapter Advocate of the Year. Mr. Sheth is recognized for successfully attaining Presidential Level recognition, the highest level of advocacy recognition in HIMSS' Chapter Advocacy Recognition Program. Presidential Level recognition required that Mr. Sheth actively work to establish productive relationships with federal and state elected officials. Mr. Sheth was presented with his award, which was established to recognize exemplary advocacy service by a HIMSS Chapter Advocate, by HIMSS Board Chair John Wade, FCHIME, FHIMSS, during the Advocacy Networking Breakfast at HIMSS08. As a result of Mr. Sheth's efforts, the Southern California Chapter was also recognized as a Presidential Level Chapter. “In two years, our Chapter Advocacy Liaison representatives have demonstrated through words and actions their commitment to strengthening the advocacy program at the state and federal level,” said Emma Cartmell, chair of HIMSS' Chapter Advocacy Liaison Roundtable (CALR). “George is an exemplary example of how one person can not only make a difference himself, but how one person can inspire others to jointly work together to make a difference.” Mr. Sheth, executive director and healthcare practice leader at General Management HIMSS names 2007 Chapter Advocate G Resources, is the second CALR member to obtain the 100 points necessary to achieve Presidential Level recognition. Last year, Shawna Schueller of the HIMSS Minnesota Chapter was recognized as the first Chapter Advocate of the Year. The Chapter Advocacy Recognition Program is a three-level program specifically designed to establish, encourage, coordinate and expand HIMSS’ state legislative advocacy activities. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing Chapters with different levels of experience to fully participate at an appropriate level–Advocacy, Ambassador and Presidential. Points are levied based on the member's level of participation and leadership in state and local government relations. For more information on the program, contact Tom Keefe, senior director of state government relations, HIMSS, at tkeefe@himss.org. s HIMSS Board Chair John Wade presents George Sheth with the 2007 Chapter Advocate of the Year Award. CONTRIBUTING TO THE The following individuals generously contributed to the HIMSS Foundation in February. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. Regular THANK YOU FOR Emma Curry Lyman C. Dennis II, PhD, CPHIMS, FHIMSS HIMSS Central and Northern Florida Chapter Joyce Flory Wendell D. Forde Gary L. Kurtz, CHPS, FHIMSS HIMSS Minnesota Chapter Jerry A. Osheroff, MD, FACP, FACMI Richard C. Reynolds, FHIMSS Cynthia Spurr, RNC, MBA, FHIMSS For more information or to make a contribution, please contact Erica Pantuso, VP Member Services, HIMSS, at epantuso@himss.org or 312-915-9277. SPIRIT OF HIMSS [continued from page 26] considerable exchange of ideas and best practices. The events' “stand up networking,” whereby each participant introduces themselves to the group, has generated much collaboration among the Chapter's membership. Through Mr. Feinberg's development and management, this new series of events has been extremely well received by the Chapter's membership. His “Spirit of HIMSS” Award recognizes his above and beyond efforts for NEHIMSS. s Nominations for the “Spirit of HIMSS” Award are submitted to the Membership Committee for consideration. Nominations should be submitted to HIMSS Member Services Manager Jessica Bird at jbird@himss.org, and should include a brief description explaining the accomplishments of the member and how he or she earns the recognition of the “Spirit of HIMSS.” Recipients will be selected and announced in the HIMSS Insider and HIMSS Weekly Insider. One annual honoree is selected from the recipients each year. http://www.HealthcareITNews.com http://www.whcc2008.com/register http://www.whcc2008.com

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