1. ASHHRA New Member Kit The Online New Member Kit provides you with the basic tools to help you understand the value of your membership. Below are a list of documents that are useful as you learn all about ASHHRA. Spend time on the ASHHRA Web site to learn more about these great tools, resources, and best practices that will assist you in enhancing your learning and development as a health care HR professional. Welcome Benefits Overview Conference Learning Member Promotions HR Pulse Magazine Membership Directory Resources Library Mentoring Program Volunteer Leaders

2. Welcome Welcome to ASHHRA, the leading voice for HR professionals in health care. ASHHRA is focused on meeting your needs for professional development in HR leadership. Benefits of ASHHRA Membership for the health care HR Professional: Learning and Updates HR Pulse – a quarterly magazine offering members forward thinking information and resources relevant to the profession (available online or request a print copy of the latest issue at ashhra@aha.org). ashhra@aha.org Webinars led by ASHHRA members and partners with specific expertise in health care HR Presentations by subject matter experts at the ASHHRA Annual Conference & Exposition in Tampa, Florida from September 25 - 28, 2010 ASHHRA eNews Brief – update on hot topics Diversity eNews Brief – update on diversity issues Networking and Knowledge-Sharing Networking events at the ASHHRA Annual Conference & Exposition ASHHRA Online Community – discuss HR hot topics online, 24/7 at www.myashhra.orgwww.myashhra.org ASHHRA Member and Consultant Directory – available online or request a print copy at ashhra@aha.org ashhra@aha.org ASHHRA Mentoring Program – connecting new-to-the-profession practitioners with senior-level health care practitioners to advance the health care HR profession Access to Tools and Resources ASHHRA Web site – www.ashhra.org – be sure to check often for updateswww.ashhra.org AHA Resource Center – one of the world’s largest collection of hospital literature (call 312-422-2050 or e-mail rc@aha.org)rc@aha.org ASHHRA HR Leader Model – educating health care HR leaders on the five key HR competencies ASHHRA Resources Library – a plethora of tools, resources and best practices Advocacy Update – frequent reports on advocacy issues As a personal membership society of the American Hospital Association, ASHHRA is uniquely positioned to recognize and address the major health care HR issues of the day. Stay current and well-informed by using our resources regularly. We encourage your participation, contributions, and comments and look forward to seeing you at our conference in 2010. Sincerely, Stephanie H. Drake Executive Director

3. Benefits Overview Benefits that are Free Online Benefits 1.Web site 2.myashhra.org 3.Online Buyers Guide Publications 1.HR Pulse 2.Membership Directory (print and online) 3.Monthly e-News Brief 4.Weekly Diversity e-News Brief Survey Reports 1.Monthly Healthcare Labor Report 2.Semi-Annual Labor Activity in Health Care Report 3.Watson Wyatt Reward Survey Report Resources 1.Resources Library (white papers, forms, best practice documents, etc.) 2.HR Leader Model Self- Assessment Tool 3.AARP Assessment Tool 4.Catalog of the Thought Leader Forum Series 5.Foundation 6.AHA Resource Library Learning & Education 1.Mentoring Program 2.Chapter Leadership Conference 3.Webinars Benefits for a Fee Online Benefits 1.Online Book Store 2.Career Center Publications 1.Disaster Planning Guide Survey Reports 1.HR Metrics Tool 2.Compensation Survey Report Learning & Education 1.Mentoring Program Tool Kit (HR Leader Model Competency Guide Book and Journal) 2.Annual Conference 3.Webinars 4.Leader Institute For more information on the any member benefit, please contact Marketing & Membership Manager Sharon Allen at 312-422-37292 or at sallen@aha.org sallen@aha.org For more information on the any member benefit, please contact Marketing & Membership Manager Sharon Allen at 312-422-37292 or at sallen@aha.org sallen@aha.org

4. HR Pulse Magazine HR Pulse Member Feedback Members have told us that the HR Pulse is:  The most highly rated member benefit  A great resources for educational information on health care HR  A good vehicle to get published as an HR professional  Valuable enough to pass to at least three colleagues who are not ASHHRA members For more information on the HR Pulse, please contact Executive Director & Staff Editor Stephanie Drake at 312-422-3723 or at sdrake@aha.org sdrake@aha.org For more information on the HR Pulse, please contact Executive Director & Staff Editor Stephanie Drake at 312-422-3723 or at sdrake@aha.org sdrake@aha.org

5. Membership Directory For more information on the ASHHRA Membership Directory, contact Ferdinand Libunao at 312-422-3724 or at flibunao@aha.org flibunao@aha.org For more information on the ASHHRA Membership Directory, contact Ferdinand Libunao at 312-422-3724 or at flibunao@aha.org flibunao@aha.org The membership directory is updated and sent to members every Spring. An electronic version is also available on the ASHHRA Web site.

6. Mentoring Program For more information on the ASHHRA Mentoring Program, please contact Education Specialist Jamie Macander at 312-422-3729 or at jmacander@aha.orgjmacander@aha.org For more information on the ASHHRA Mentoring Program, please contact Education Specialist Jamie Macander at 312-422-3729 or at jmacander@aha.orgjmacander@aha.org

7. Resources Library The ASHHRA Resources Library is available at www.ashhra.org. It catalogs a plethora of white papers, best practices, articles, HR templates, and other great tools specifically focused on hot topics in health care human resources. Since the library is a ‘members only’ benefit, you will need your username and password to access the resources. www.ashhra.org For more information on the ASHHRA Resources Library and to found out how to publish a white paper, please contact Education Specialist Jamie Macander at 312-422-3729 or at jmacander@aha.org jmacander@aha.org For more information on the ASHHRA Resources Library and to found out how to publish a white paper, please contact Education Specialist Jamie Macander at 312-422-3729 or at jmacander@aha.org jmacander@aha.org

8. Conference Learning For more information on conference registration, contact Membership Specialist, Regina Stoker at 312-422-3725 or at rstoker@aha.org rstoker@aha.org For more information on conference registration, contact Membership Specialist, Regina Stoker at 312-422-3725 or at rstoker@aha.org rstoker@aha.org 46 th Annual Conference & Exposition Health Care HR: Fulfilling Our Promise Preparing for a New Decade of Success Tampa Convention Center - Tampa, Fla. September 25 - 28, 2010 Enjoy learning sessions, networking, social events and receptions, planned by ASHHRA, exhibitors and sponsors. www.ashhra.org Just a few of the reasons to join us at the conference: Enhance your health care business knowledge Advance your leadership capabilities Network with other HR practitioners nationally and regionally Opportunities to partner with top health care HR leaders Engage with more than 150 exhibitors showcasing products that can help you solve problems within your organization Top off your conference experience with variety of take-away tools, best practices and policies More information at the ASHHRA Conference Web site

9. Member Promotions Although most of the benefits you receive are FREE, ASHHRA offers quarterly discounts to help you save money on resources that require a fee.

10. Volunteer Leaders For more information on how to become an ASHHRA volunteer leader, please contact Project Specialist Shirley Armistead at 312-422-37298 or at sarmistead@aha.org sarmistead@aha.org For more information on how to become an ASHHRA volunteer leader, please contact Project Specialist Shirley Armistead at 312-422-37298 or at sarmistead@aha.org sarmistead@aha.org Volunteer your time and give back to your profession by becoming a volunteer leader. Several Ways to Volunteer  Become a mentor in the ASHHRA Mentoring Program  Serve as a Regional Consultant and represent of the ASHHRA chapters in one of the nine U.S. regions  Seek a position on the ASHHRA Board of Directors  Work on one of the ASHHRA committees relative to advocacy and learning and development