WSHMMA Board of Directors

Lorenzo F. Araque, MBA, CMRP
Oregon Representative
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Lorenzo.Araque@providence.org

Perry Keesecker
Eastern Washington Representative
and Newsletter Editor
Amerinet
perry.keesecker@amerinet-gpo.com

Mike Blackbird
Vendor Representative
Cardinal Medical
mike.blackbird@cardinal.com

Michael Goonewardene
Vendor Representative
Stericycle
mgoonewardene@stericycle.com

Austin Ross
Website Coordinator
Amerinet
austin.ross@amerinet-gpo.com

 

Description of Officers Duties
The Officers comprise the Association's Board of Directors.

President
The Chief Executive Officer of the Association. Supervises the activities of the Association, and makes all appointments to appointive committees and offices. Represents and acts on behalf of the Association as needed. Current term will end April 2010.
(2 year term)

President Elect
Assists the President in any area of the President's duties, including organization and planning of the Association's educational programs. Performs all duties and assumes responsibilities of the President in his/her absence. Current term will end April 2010.
(2 year term, followed by 2 years as President)

Past President
Advisor to the President. May assist the President in any area of the President's duties, including organization and planning of the Association's educational programs. Current term will end April 2010.
(2 year term)

Vice President
Assists the President in various projects. Assumes the duties of the President Elect in his or her absence, or in the absence of the President. Current term will end April 2009.
(2 year term)

Treasurer
Responsible for managing the Association's finances. Assists in organizing and planning the Association's educational programs. Current term will end April 2009. Reminder - Treasurer is responsible for ensuring wshmma.org's domain has been paid for, (5 year payment last made 10/06).
(2 year term)

Secretary
Maintains records of the proceedings from the General Business and Board meetings. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President. Assists in organizing and planning the Association's educational programs. Provides seminar evaluation forms for all members at the educational programs, and communicates results to all Board members. Current term will end April 2010.
(2 year term)

Parliamentarian/Historian
Appointed Officer. Maintains a documented history of events, including photos and copies of seminar programs/newsletters. Assists in organizing and planning the Association's educational programs.

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