AFFILIATE >> PERSPECTIVES How AACVPR Affiliates are Engaging with the Beth Salko, BSN, RN-BC Represents: Wisconsin Society for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Health & Rehabilitation (WISCPHR) "Top 5 Benefits of Working with Students: Jeremy Voorhees, PT, CCRP Represents: New York State Association for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (NYSAC&PR) 1. New information from lectures, or new research. 2. The opportunity for the department to review policy and procedures and refresh. 3. The opportunity to see different teaching methods and techniques with patients. 4. Renewed energy for staff from student enthusiasm. 5. Program development." "Top 5 Words of Wisdom for Young Professionals: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Listen to your patients. Learn from your peers. Have fun with your job. Always look for ways to improve yourself. Love what you do." Lance Maerz Represents: Wisconsin Society for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Health & Rehabilitation (WISCPHR) Emily Spano, RN, BSN Represents: Arizona Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (ASCVPR) "[We have] long-time active Affiliate members frequently talk about how important it is to get involved at the state level. Board and past board members who have younger colleagues make sure to invite these younger individuals to attend meetings during the year and extoll the virtues of becoming involved for professional growth." 18 News&Views JULY/AUGUST 2017 "We are encouraging students to participate in both Board and regional meetings. As an organization, we are developing a strategic planning event and are interested in having students participate in this and/or be a part of the planning process to determine how to incorporate them further in the organization."