Your GPHSA membership should be more than simply belonging to an association. It should give you opportunities to meet people, build your network, learn something new, contribute your talents, and invest in yourself!
GPHSA Committees meet to identify issues, barriers and solutions to common problems that impact the work we do and the services we provide. Committees are work groups with a mission of improving knowledge and efficiency of the work that we do for families and children of Georgia.
Member Resource Groups give members more opportunities to connect, grow, serve, and recharge. You don’t have to have any particular title to join. These groups are for GPHSA members at all levels. We want our members to help shape the activities and direction of each group.
To join a committee, Member Resource Group, or get more information,
email jennifer@gphsa.org.
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING – Jeannie Lane, Chair | FINANCE – Darbi Hixson, Chair |
| Review training needs of members and seek to obtain quality training; coordinate training to ensure the most participation of members; arrange quarterly training sessions to enhance skills, knowledge, and professionalism of members. | Develop an annual operating budget for GPHSA; review expenditures and receipts; make necessary changes in budget; make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding financial matters; study investment policies and otherwise safeguard the sound financial base of the organization. The GPHSA Treasurer chairs this committee. |
| LEGISLATIVE – Vicky Perkins and Susan Boatwright, Co-Chairs | LONG RANGE PLANNING – Torrey Love, Chair |
| Develop goals and priorities for GPHSA in working with the Legislature; work with other committees to obtain direction for the development of goals and priorities for GPHSA; publish periodic progress reports to the membership regarding the GPHSA Legislative efforts; plan Legislative functions and activities as needed; assist with efforts at Capitol during the Legislative Session. | Elected officers, committee chairs and presidential appointees form this committee. Committee members study the organization’s needs and develop goals for GPHSA’s future growth and direction. The GPHSA President-Elect chairs this committee. |
| MEMBERSHIP – DeDe Artis, Chair | NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS |
| Develop an annual membership goal; develop incentives to promote GPHSA and encourage membership; work with groups within the districts to promote membership and participation; recruit Affiliate members. The GPHSA Vice-President chairs this committee. | Seek, secure, and present nominees for the offices of President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Foundation Trustee to the GPHSA Board of Directors; the nominees must be active GPHSA members who are qualified, dedicated to, and enthusiastic about GPHSA; develop election procedures, ballots, and voting regulations; conduct elections as prescribed by the GPHSA Constitution and Standing Rules; tabulate votes and present totals to the GPHSA President for announcement of the results of the elections at the proper time. |
| GPHSA Experienced Professionals Network Group | GPHSA Gives Back Volunteer and Community Service Group |
| Connect with other experienced, mid-to-late career professionals to share knowledge, build relationships, mentor others, and continue growing personally and professionally. | This group participates in service projects, donation drives, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to make a difference in communities across Georgia. |
| GPHSA Mental Health and Wellness Group | |
| Make time to recharge and connect. This group will focus on wellness, stress management, work-life balance, and fun through virtual and in-person activities, challenges, social gatherings, outdoor activities, and more. |