1. Beth Cundiff, MS, CSCS, CCRP President, KCRA 859-323-5424 beth.cundiff@uky.edu

2. WE DID NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY!

3. Our Group 8 dedicated committee members 5 of those individuals were past KCRA Presidents All committee members have served on our board for over 3 years, some for > 20 yrs.

4. Focus on Roots Mission & Vision of KCRA: To educate and network individuals working in rehabs in KY to capitalize on the strengths and expertise within each program.

5. Many Hands = Lighter Load Long-term SUSTAINABILITY cannot happen with a small group and high turnover

6. Good, Bad & Ugly Not so long ago (10 yrs or so), the annual conference was planned by 3 people Not so long ago, the annual conference was planned with < $4000 in our bank account Not so long ago, our organization was at risk of dissolving due to lack of involvement

7. Current KCRA Membership Annual state conference discount to members Four newsletters per year Email updates State rehab directory State member directory Mentorship Program Annual dues of $25 per year

8. Joint Affiliation Membership Annual state conference discount to members Four KCRA newsletters per year Email updates State rehab directory State member directory Mentorship Program All AACVPR updates/reimbursement information 10 Webinars per year with CEs included Discounts to AACVPR annual conference Discount for Professional Certification Timely Program Certification Application updates/changes News/Views AACVPR e-letter JCR Journal Eligibility for Program Certification Discounted annual dues of $210 per year (Ed. Advantage Reg Rate = $265/year)

9. The Process Monthly discussions August, September, October, November, December Open comment period for 2 months (October 1 – December 1) Anonymous voting with online survey Results = 5 Yes, 3 No

10. What Does This Mean? Kentucky will join 5 other states as a Joint Affiliate of the AACVPR (Ohio, Nebraska, New York, Michigan, Oregon) Membership with our organization now offers more resources, education and networking opportunities than ever before

11. Making the Transition Contract was signed with AACVPR – this will be posted on our website 2 year commitment AACVPR will manage memberships; KCRA gets 13.5% back from dues paid Pilot program for Non-AACVPR members runs March 1 st through June 30 th Pilot membership is significantly discounted

12. Pilot Program The KCRA Joint Affiliation Pilot Program is available to all KCRA members beginning March 1, 2015 and will cost a total of $45 payable to AACVPR. During this time you will begin to receive all of the benefits that AACVPR has to offer, including the EducationAdvantage Member benefits. On June 30, 2015, the Pilot program will officially end. If you choose to maintain your Joint Affiliate Membership, for $165, your benefits will last you an entire year and expire June 30, 2016.

13. What’s Included? discounted access to the AACVPR Annual Conference access to the members-only sections on the AACVPR website subscription to the highly reputable Journal of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (JCRP) direct access to the latest reimbursement updates online and live CEC opportunities EducationAdvantage Membership – 10 complimentary AACVPR or nursing continuing education credits (CEC) through AACVPR webcasts

15. Making It Balance Program Cert requires that one member of your staff is an AACVPR member (We hope that becoming and/or staying certified is the goal of every program in KY) KY has approximately 75 CR/PR programs Last year, KCRA had approximately 75 members

16. Remember… You DO NOT have to be a member to attend the annual conference You DO NOT have a be a member to serve on our conference planning committee If you aren’t planning to become a member, SERVE on our planning committee as a way to stay connected and involved