WAMSS Postings:

1. A reminder about the e-mail connection we have as part of our WAMSS organization.
    

2. The e-mails go to all members of WAMSS.
    
3. Forward any questions directly to Terry Halemba at thalemba@islandhospital.org.
    
4. E-mails will be distributed within 48 hours - can be done sooner if "stat" need is indicated.
    
5. The subject line will always start with "WAMSS:" so you will know it is a request from a fellow WAMSS member.
    
6. Please compile the results of requested surveys in a simple Word or Excel table and forward to Vikki Gore with the results so she can keep a directory for future reference and forward on to the group as an FYI.
    
7. Lastly - please do not copy the e-mail lists and do your own sending as the list changes daily. Each time a request is mailed out, Vikki receives returned e-mails from addresses that are no longer valid. We also add new members as they join who would be excluded if you used an old list.
    

Membership Application:

Our Membership Application is available in a Microsoft Word file: Membership Application

Membership dues are $40.00 ($5.00 of which will go to your local chapter!). Our membership year is January to December. Please print the application above and mail with your payment to the address on the Membership Application.

Membership Roster:

Our roster is password protected and is available in PDF for any computer
with at least Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or above.  The password is only available to current WAMSS members.

If you are currently a member and need the password, please contact us at  info@wamss.org.
 

Bylaws:

Our bylaws are available in in PDF for any computer with at
least Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or above: WAMSS Bylaws
 

Position Descriptions:

Our position descriptions are available in PDF for any computer with at
least Adobe Acrobat 3.0 or above:

• Immediate Past President

• President

• President Elect

• Secretary

• Treasurer
   

Scholarship Forms:

Our scholarship forms are available in Microsoft Word for any computer with that software:

WAMSS Annual Meeting Scholarship PURPOSE: To provide financial assistance to four people per year in the amount not to exceed $750 each. This scholarship is to be used to offset annual meeting expenses such as room, registration, transportation and meals. Eligibility Criteria: Involvement in the profession of medical staff services for at least 1 year prior to application. Current membership in WAMSS. Not currently a member of the WAMSS Board or WAMSS Scholarship Committee. The applicant must have not received WAMSS registration scholarship funding within the past three years.

WAMSS Certification Scholarship PURPOSE: To provide financial assistance to at least three WAMSS members per year seeking NAMSS certification. Scholarships in the amount of $300 per person are to be awarded. The scholarship money is to be used at the discretion of the recipient(s) for expenses relating to certification. Eligibility Criteria: Involvement in the profession of medical staff services for at least one year prior to application. Current Active member of WAMSS. Currently seeking certification in the field of medical staff services. Must be actively studying for the exam, either by being involved in a Study Group or using Study Guide Material.

WAMSS Judy Kleckner Scholarship for Advanced Studies PURPOSE: To provide financial assistance to two WAMSS members per year in an amount not to exceed $500. Eligibility Criteria: Certification as a Certified Medical Staff Coordinator or a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist. Involvement in the profession of medical staff services. Current membership in WAMSS Not currently a member of the WAMSS Board or WAMSS Scholarship Committee. Current or planned participation in a formal accredited educational program, which will foster personal and professional growth and will enhance knowledge and competence in the field of medical staff services. Margaret Geering Recognition Award PURPOSE: This award is given to a WAMSS member who has contributed significantly to the profession.  Honored Awardees:      2001-Margaret Geering      2002-Pam Roberts      2003-Vikki Gore      2004-Georganna Biggins      2005-Karen Hays      2006-Mickey Sanders      2007-Donna Zulauf      2008-Bettina Acosta      2009-Kari Muse      2010-Kate Cross