American School Health Association

Volunteering

References

ASHA’s member volunteer opportunities bring together individuals who come from a wide range of organizations with expertise in multiple disciplines related to school health, as well as ordinary citizens and parents who want to help ASHA realize our mission to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives. The American School Health Association relies on its members to provide volunteer leadership and support for its programs, events, products and publications. Make the most out of your membership and volunteer today. ASHA offers many volunteer opportunities ranging from high participation levels (Board of Directors) to projects that allow you to engage throughout the year as your schedule permits. Customize your volunteer experience based on your interests and schedule.

Committees you can partake in; Advocacy & Coalitions, Leadership Development & Recognition, Professional Development, Research & Publications, and Networking.

Programs and Events

• "2015 School Health Conference | ASHA." ASHA | American School Health Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2015.
• "ASHA." Member Benefits & Fees. American School Heath Association, 2014. Web. 29 Mar. 2015.
• "Continuing Education | ASHA." ASHA | American School Health Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2015.
• "Journal of School Health | ASHA." ASHA | American School Health Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2015.
• "What Is School Health." American School Health Association. Web. 01 Apr. 2015.

• Conferences
• 89th Annual School Health Conference: October 15-17, 2015 in Orlando, FL
• Must submit an abstract for the conference on one of the following themes.

Continuing Education

• Available online on the ASHA store
• A varitey of self development options:
• Conferences (Annual School Health)
• Self-study offerings (Journal of School Health)
• Webinar
• CE Certificate in 4-6 weeks
• Free for ASHA members
• $30 fee for non-members

Membership Fees/Costs

4 Categories of Membership:

• Regular- $165
• Full Time Student- $80 and proof of status or transcript required
• Retired- $80 and must have been a member of the ASHA for at least 10 years
• Organizational- $575 (schools and school districts)

Organizational Structure

President

Linda Morse, RN, MA, CHES, FASHA

Vice President

Ty Oehrtman, MS, MCHES, FASHA

Secretary

Sharon Miller, RN, MS, CHES, FASHA

Treasurer

Sharon Murray, MHSE, FASHA

American School Health Association

Mission Statement

The mission of the American School Health Association is to transform all schools into places where every student learns and thrives. The American School Health Association envisions healthy students who learn and achieve in safe and healthy environments nurtured by caring adults functioning within coordinated school and community support systems.

Goals

-Interdisciplinary Collaboration

-Advocacy

-Professional Development

-Research

-Resources

History

-Initially membership was limited only to physicians.

-In 1937, before his death, Dr. Howe revised bylaws that allowed membership not only to physicians, but to those who had basic medical science training, including teachers who had training in any health related field.

-A health educator, Clare Turner, was the first health educator, not a physician, to be elected president.

-The organization then officially became The American School Health Association

History

-The American School Health Association began in 1926 with its first conference in 1927 when Dr. Howe, a physician and member of the American Public Health Association, wanted to form a more specific association that addressed health and health education in schools.

-In 1926, 63 physicians who were initially members of the American Public Health Association joined Dr. Howe in forming the American School Physicians Association. Membership grew to 325 in 1927.

-Howe’s goal was to ensure “a safe and clean environment, screening students for problems that could affect their health and learning, caring for their health needs, and educating them about health practices”

Journals/Publications

Alicia Palmer, Alison Friedl, Cassidy Jackson, Julie Duong, Mallery Lile, Paige Grammar, Sonia Atchison

-Published Journal of School Health (JOSH)

- Is committed to communicating information regarding the roles of schools, school personnel, or the school environment in facilitating optimal growth and development.

The Journal distribution includes researchers, school administrators, health educators and other healthcare professionals.

-The goal is to provide a program, service, and environment to advance healthy children and youth.

Benefits of Membership

1. As a member of the ASHA you will receive free Continuing Education Contact Hours.

2. You will receive monthly copies of the ASHA peer-reviewed Journal of School Health.

3. Once you become a member the ASHA is able to provide you with a Health and Business Insurance Plan.

4. You will also be allowed to participate as a member of the ASHA Section and Counsel. This allows members to be a part of a specific group with similar traits and goals as themselves and they will work together in order to achieve these goals.

5. Members are given access to the ASHA Career Center which gives discount rates for job postings.