HIMSS Colorado Chapter Annual Event Calendar

2nd Tuesdays are Webinars or Pop-up/Opportunity Events
4th Thursdays are Limited Events (exception, Full Day Events on Fridays)

Call for Committee Volunteers

The Colorado Chapter of HIMSS is seeking volunteers to help with several of our exciting programs lined up for the 2021-2022 term.  Please send a brief bio and a list of your top 3 volunteer choices to colorado.info@himsschapter.org by September 30th and one of our BOD members will be in touch to discuss opportunities.  We are currently seeking volunteers in the following areas. Please note that all volunteers are required to be active members of the Colorado Chapter of HIMSS for at least one year to apply.

• Programming Committee

*Please indicate if you would be interested in filling the role for both the Fall and Spring events, or for only one event.

• • Lead
    • Occasionally present event details or represent committee during CHIMSS board meetings (less than once a month)
    • Delegate registration
    • Budget Estimate
    • Budget Finalization with Treasurer and Chair
    • Program Management
    • Draft Agenda of Event
    • Finalize Agenda of Event/ pamphlet with bios
    • Speaker coordination
  • Marketing and Communication
    • Pre event – Raise awareness over social media and email; work with Collaboration Committee to reach larger audience
    • Post event – Send survey to attendees; write up summary of event and post a picture or two
    • Work with communications regarding what speakers are ok with posting
  • Sponsor Coordinator - Work with Sponsorship chair
    • Ensure sponsors questions are answered
    • Set sponsor expectations
    • Ensure sponsors expectations are documented and signed on
    • Ensure sponsors are recognized at event
  • Event Day Coordinator
    • Location/Venue
    • Name badges
    • Materials for event
    • Food served
    • Clean up
    • Parking
    • Additional volunteer management

• Membership Committee 
  • Event Coordinator
    • Create and manage event budget
    • Secure space for events
    • Partner with Sponsorship team to engage chapter sponsors 
    • Draft event invitations and reminders (Eventbrite, Constant Contact)
  • Membership Liaison 
    • Engage with Organizational Affiliate (OA) leads to ensure membership lists is up to date
    • Gather feedback from OA members about chapter events

• Informatics Committee
  • Facilitator – find & introduce speakers, facilitate meeting flow
  • Project Manager – help with meeting logistics, budget planning for Jan. 25th informatics session
  • Communications/Marketing – for presentations/collateral development
• Sponsorship Committee
  • Lead
    • Develop Program with Committee
    • Work with other Committees for cross pollination, e.g., Advocacy, Collaboration, Membership, Outreach
  • Marketing and Communication
    • Pre event – Raise awareness and Collaboration with Communications Committee to reach larger audience
    • Post event – review to make sure sponsors needs are met
  • Sponsor Coordinator - Work with Sponsorship chair
    • Ensure sponsors questions are answered
    • Set sponsor expectations
    • Ensure sponsors expectations are documented and signed on
    • Ensure sponsors are recognized at event
  • Golf Tournament Committee Team Members
    • Assist with getting sponsorships
    • Messaging to members
    • Drive participation
    • Additional volunteer management
• Academic and Professional Development Committee
  • Academic Committee Lead
    • The Academic Lead will work with the Academic/Professional Development Chair to develop and implement student-focused programming, to increase student membership, and manage the Colorado Chapter of HIMSS’ scholarship program.
    • Professional Development Lead will work with the Academic/Professional Development Chair to develop and implement professional development opportunities including the CPHIMS and CAHIMS certification program and assist with managing CEU/CME/CNE opportunities for the Colorado Chapter of HIMSS.
    • Committee Members – these do not need to be specific to Academic or PD. Committee members will provide support to committee leads.
• Advocacy Committee
  • Advocacy Lead
    • Develop relationships with Colorado Congressional Members, State and local elected officials and staff
    • Help participate in monthly National roundtable conference calls (Chapter Advocate Liaison Roundtable or CALR), disseminate pertinent information to the Chapter Board and members on National issues, and improve communication within the Chapter around Advocacy issues.
      Help develop relationships with the staffs of state and local (trade) associations who might have similar policy / legislative priorities (e.g., hospital, medical, software, HFMA, etc.).
    • Organize visits to the State Capitol and other avenues of frequent communication with state and federal elected officials.
  • Advocacy Day and Webinars
    • Develop relationships with Colorado Congressional Members, State and local elected officials and staff
    • Coordinate CHIMSS Advocacy Day and Webinars
    • Facilitate recruiting speakers and Legislators to participate
    • Secure Advocacy Day location
    • Work with CHIMSS Program Chair on details of Advocacy Day - location, food, etc.
    • Work with CHIMSS Sponsorship Chair to procure sponsors for the events
    • Work with CHIMSS Communication Chair to market the upcoming activities
  • Legislator outreach
    • Develop relationships with Colorado Congressional Members, State and local elected officials and staff
    • Coordinate Legislative outreach communication through emails and social media
    • Review upcoming legislative bills related to Health IT
    • Coordinate HIMSS national policy drives with state activities
• Communications Committee
  • Social Media
    • Manage Linked-in and Twitter for the Chapter
  • Newsletter
    • Coordinate content for Seasonal Newsletter
  • Website & Mailings
    • Coordinate website updates
    • Support BOD with event notification/reminders (Eventbrite, Constant Contact
• Membership Committee
  • Event Coordinator
    • Draft event invitations and reminders (Eventbrite, Constant Contact)
    • Partner with Sponsorship team to engage chapter sponsors
    • Secure space for events
    • Create and manage event budget
  • Membership Liaison
    • Engage with Organizational Affiliate (OA) leads to ensure membership lists is up to date
    • Gather feedback from OA members about chapter events

2021-2022 BOD Members

Welcome to our 2021-2022 Volunteer Board of Directors

• Scott Raymond, President
• MariJo Rugh, President Elect
• Sarah Sample-Reif, Past President
• Carolyn Singer, Sponsorship Chair
• Breanna Wong, Programs Chair
• Brian Levy, MD, Advocacy Chair
• Jackie Luchsinger, Informatics Chair
• Rachel K. Rogers, MS, BSN, RN-BC, Academics and Scholarship Chair
• Elizabeth Brumbaugh, PMP, Membership Chair
• Rob Wissenbach, Outreach Chair
• Rich Morris, Collaboration Chair
• Jami Craig, Treasurer
• Bonny Roberts, Secretary
• Holly Hockemeier, Communications Chair
• Patrick Guffey, MD, Physician Member at Large
• Bobbie Kite, PhD, Member at Large
• Minal Patel, Member at Large
• Steve Bell, Member at Large - Golf Tournament Chair

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Bylaw Changes

There has been a change to the bylaws to revise the terms of several positions that are in alignment with other chapters and to ensure that the board will not transition in full every two years. If there is any opposition to this modification, please send an email to colorado.info@himsschapter.org stating your concerns.

We would be happy to provide a copy of the Colorado Chapter Bylaws upon request. 

Call for Speakers

The Colorado Chapter of HIMSS is looking for passionate and engaging speakers to present at events over the next year. Are you interested in speaking? Or do you know someone who would make a great speaker? We are accepting speaker submissions now! To submit, please complete this form and email to colorado.info@himsschapter.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

CHIMSS encourages sponsors from the vendor and consulting community to defer the cost of the chapter’s programs.

For more information on sponsorship of the Colorado Chapter of HIMSS, please email: colorado.info@himsschapter.org