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ACHCA Committees

To sign up to volunteer for a committee, click here to access the online committee application. You may email any questions to [email protected].

Unless noted in the description:

  • Committee appointments are for one-year terms that are renewed annually.
  • The ACHCA Board Chair appoints Committee Chairs.
Academy of Long-Term Care Leadership Committee

Purpose: Responsible for building recognition, securing resources, and supporting professional enhancement activities including Education, Leadership Development, and Research.

Awards Committee

Terms: Chair serves a two-year term. Members are encouraged to serve two-year terms. Past Award recipients are encouraged to participate.

Purpose: Ensures all ACHCA awards have objective criteria and a fair selection process. Provides recommendations for meaningful award ceremonies and collaborates with chapters to identify quality candidates.

Best Practices, Education, Strategies, and Training (BEST) Committee

Purpose: This Committee fosters inclusive leadership in long-term care that supports the goals and development of both residents and staff.

Business Advisory Committee

Purpose: Provides guidance to maintain and improve the vendor experience.

Bylaws Committee

Terms: The Bylaws Committee Chair and members are appointed by the Chair of the Board with Board Approval for two-year, staggered, one-time renewable terms.

Purpose: Ensures that the Bylaws for ACHCA and the chapters are current, legally compliant, and aligned with governance best practices.

Certification Committee

Purpose: Ensures the credibility and validity of ACHCA’s Professional Certifications (CNHA and CALA).

Education Committee

Purpose: Identifies programming needs, reviews proposals, ensures CE eligibility, participates in design and evaluation of educational offerings, and ensures relevance through assessments and speaker evaluations.

Fellow Advancement Committee

Purpose: Reviews Fellow Advancement applications, verifies eligibility, and determines approvals. Volunteers must hold Fellow status for at least two years.

Finance Committee

Purpose: The Finance Committee is charged with assuring fiscal responsibility, review of financial information, oversight of investments, and assisting staff with budget preparation for ACHCA. The committee meets monthly.

Member Experience Committee

Purpose: Provides guidance and input on maintaining and improving the quality of the ACHCA Member Experience.

Mentoring Committee

Purpose: Provides leadership development by connecting mentors and protégés nationwide; develops tools and resources; monitors grant use; and collaborates with the ACHCA Academy to support long-term sustainability.

National Conference Planning Committee

Purpose: Reports to the CEO, includes key committee chairs, board liaison, and staff. Advises on conference planning and appoints Work Groups as needed.

Student Poster Committee

Purpose: To oversee all advocacy efforts of ACHCA, ensuring cohesive and strategic engagement with policymakers, legislators, and other stakeholders at local, state, and federal levels.

The Student Poster Committee

Purpose: Coordinates the student poster session at the Annual Convocation, including application handling, poster review, and communications.