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Information about Life Membership

Guidelines for Awarding Life Membership


Applications for Life Membership in CAHA may be made by a provincial association or an affiliated health care auxiliary to honour a member for outstanding service over a minimum period of 10 years. Special consideration may be given for a lesser period of service under extenuating circumstances.


Applications shall be accompanied by a record of the member’s service and shall be sent to the Provincial President who, in turn, send it to the CAHA President.


Applications will be reviewed by the CAHA Executive Committee.


The Life Membership fee for 2006- 2007 is 150.00.


A Life Membership certificate and pin will be awarded either during the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Healthcare Auxiliaries or during the Annual Meeting of the Life Member’s Provincial Association.


Life Members may attend and participate in the CAHA Annual Meeting, but shall have no vote.


Applications are to be prepared in triplicate with one copy for the CAHA President, one for the CAHA Secretary, and one for the Provincial President.


Applications must be received by the CAHA President and the CAHA Secretary by February 28 or September 30 for consideration by the CAHA Executive.


APPLICATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP
NAME OF NOMINEE_____________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF NOMINEE__________________________________________________

________________________________________________

AUXILIARY OF NOMINEE_________________________________________________________

PRESIDENT/CONTACT OF AUXILIARY____________________________________________

AUXILIARY ADDRESS____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

TEL:_________________________________FAX:________________________________________

EMAIL____________________________________________________________________________



_____________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT


DATE SUBMITTED_______________________

Please attach the nominee’s record of service including year of auxiliary volunteer involvement, office held, and projects/programs for which nominee was responsible.



GUIDELINES FOR THE EDUCATION FUND GRANTS TO AUXILIARIES



1. Applications must be sent to the Provincial President no less than 60 days prior to the event, and must be postmarked to the CAHA treasurer not less than 40 days prior to the event for which the funding is sought.
LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

2. Up to 50% of the proposed expenses for travel, registration and accommodations may be granted (meals are not included. UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 500.00



3. A financial statement as presented at your last annual meeting, must accompany the form and gift shop and other fundraising revenue must be included.



4. On your itemized list of education expenditures (in # 6) please state the number of delegates and types of educational sessions you wish to attend.



5. The complete application and financial statement must be sent to your Provincial President (for forwarding to CAHA treasurer) at the address below.



6. The application will be processed and funds allocated by the CAHA treasurer after consultation with the Finance Committee.



7. Any portion of the Grant not used must be returned to the CAHA treasurer at the address below.



8. The follow up report form which will be enclosed with grant cheque(s) and must be completed and returned toe the CAHA treasurere within 30 days of the event. IF THE FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS NOT RETURNED, FUTURE GRANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.



9. Awarding of the grant will be based on complete application and recommendation of the Auxiliarys Provincial President.



10. Education and Tribute Funds are derived from interest on investments made when the Fund was established in 1975. At present current funding continue to be derived from memorial donations by provincial associations, auxiliaries and individuals as well as CAHA Life Memberships.



Send completed form and current financial statement to your Provincial President for forwarding to:



Solange Malenfant, CAHA Treasurer
1109-234 Ronald Road
Winnipeg  MB R3J 3J4


EDUCATION AND TRIBUTE FUND

The CAHA Education and Tribute Fund provides grants for continuing education of its member auxiliaries.
POLICY: Grants are available to member auxiliaries requiring assistance once they have spent 10% of revenues on the education of their members. Meals will not be funded. Up to 50% of the identified expenses may be granted up to a maximum of 500.00.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITH A DETAILED LIST OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES.
The application must reach your provincial president at least 60 DAYS prior to the event for which a grant is requested.
1. Name of Auxiliary______________________________________________________
Auxiliary President______________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
City_______________________Prov._____________Postal Code________________
Tel.______________________________Fax_________________________________
Email_________________________________________________________________

2. Date of Event
3. Grant applied for: (e.g. Workshop, convention, project etc.)
4. Are you considering delegates who have not attended before?
Yes  How many _____ No 

5. Would you be able to send delegates if funding was not available?
Yes  No 

6. List Proposed expenses: Number of delegates:_________
1.Registration =
2.Method of Travel =
3.Accommodation (rate) =
Total

If grant is for sponsorship of an event, list costs of speakers, etc..

7. Amount of assistance applied for:

8. Remainer to be subsidized by:

Auxiliary Health Facility/Regional Health Authority Individual

9. Has your Auxiliary received a CAHA grant before?
Yes  Year received? _______ No 

9. How much did your Auxiliary spend on education for your members last year? $ ______
Attach itemized list.

Application Approved___________________________ Date: _________________
This application must be accompanied by a covering letter from the Provincial President.