Synergist - November 2009

Eliminating paper membership renewal notifications is expected to increase efficiencies and save time for AIHA office staff. And without the expense of sending paper dues invoices through the mail, the new process will also be more cost-effective.

To avoid delays in receiving renewal notifications, members should make sure that their e-mail address is updated in AIHA membership records. Members can update their e-mail address through the AIHA Member Center at www.aiha.org or by contacting AIHA Member Services at (703) 849-8888 or infonet@aiha.org.

Membership dues payments, partici-
pating local section dues payments, spe-
cial interest groups payments and AIHF
donations may be made quickly and se-
curely through AIHA’s website. Members
may also choose to pay by check or
money order by mailing payments to:
AIHA
P.O. Box 1519

Merrifield, VA 22116-9990

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Rediscover the Value of
Membership

At AIHA®, we believe that our members are afforded the very best information, advocacy, education and networking opportunities, and we know that’s important to busy industrial hygienists and other OEHS professionals. We understand your priorities, which is why we’re asking you to rediscover the value of your affiliation with AIHA by renewing your membership today.

Here are just five reasons why you should renew:

Professional advancement—Employ cutting-edge education courses, seminars and hot topic symposia to soar to the top of your field.

Professional credibility—Boost your credibility when you join the leader in the occupational and environmental health and safety profession.

Industry information—Stay on top of the latest trends, industry standards and regulations through AIHA’s many publications and its website.

Networking opportunities—Exchange ideas and solve challenges through a national network of OEHS professionals that’s 10,460 members strong.

Knowledge—Gain priceless information and expertise from involvement in some of AIHA’s volunteer committees, task forces, working groups or special interest groups.

AIHA has the benefits and services you need—start using them today! For additional information or to renew, visit www.aiha.org/aboutaiha/AIHAMember ship/Pages/ MemberBenefits.aspx.

Membership renewal information was e-mailed in October. If you have not received a membership renewal e-mail, please contact AIHA member services at (703) 849-8888.

Call for Fellow Nominations

The AIHA® Awards Committee is requesting nominations for the 2010 Fellow Awards. The Fellow designation has been established to recognize members who have been full members in good standing for a minimum of 15 years and have made recognized contributions to industrial hygiene or related disciplines, either through research, leadership, publications, education or service to AIHA. The number of Fellows is limited to no more than five percent of the membership.

Each committee, local section, special interest group and other formal AIHA entity may nominate, each year, a maximum of two individuals for the Fellow Award. At-large nominations will also be accepted with the exception that individuals may not self-nominate.

The deadline for submissions for 2010 is Dec. 31, 2009. Nomination forms were sent to all local section presidents and presidents-elect, chairs and vice chairs of committees and special interest groups, and other formal AIHA entities. All nominations will be evaluated by the Awards Committee and recommendations made to the AIHA Board of Directors for approval.

For more information on the Fellow Award, or to get a nomination form, please visit www.aiha.org or contact Judy Keithline at (703) 846-0702 or keithline@aiha.org.