ACHE s 83rd Convocation Ceremony

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1 ACHE s 83rd Convocation Ceremony Sunday, March 26, 2017 Information Packet for New Fellows General Information and Instructions Press Release Guidelines Sample Press Release Cap and Gown Order Form Photographer Information

2 General Information and Instructions ACHE s 83rd annual Convocation Ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 26, 2017, in the Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor, at the Hilton Chicago. If you are a new Fellow and will be participating in the Convocation Ceremony, please note the following information: Please assemble in the International Ballroom, 2nd Floor at the Hilton Chicago between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. to be gowned and given instructions for the processional. After gowning, Fellows will be lined up in double-file fashion and will follow ACHE s Officers, Governors and Regents into the Grand Ballroom at 2:00 p.m. Fellows will be seated in a section in the front. Please do not bring family members or other guests to the gowning area. Your guests are invited to observe the ceremony from the general seating area in the Grand Ballroom. Please do not bring bags or other valuables in the gowning area during the Convocation Ceremony. Please leave them in your room or make arrangements for your guests to hold them for you. A Post-Convocation Reception will be held from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Normandie Lounge, 2nd Floor, next door to the Convocation Ceremony. If you plan to participate in the Convocation Ceremony, please fax the enclosed Cap and Gown Order Form to (312) or send it by to contact@ache.org with the words Convocation Order in the subject line no later than Monday, Feb. 20, Remember, ACHE s 2017 Congress on Healthcare Leadership begins on Monday, March 27, and runs through Thursday, March 30. To plan your hotel accommodations, please refer to the Congress brochure. You can download a brochure, register for Congress and reserve your hotel accommodations at ache.org/congress. 1

3 Press Release Guidelines Congratulations on earning the premier credential in healthcare management. Enclosed is a sample press release that you may use to highlight your Fellow status with the American College of Healthcare Executives. It includes a quote from ACHE s president and CEO, general information about the FACHE credential and ACHE s boilerplate (optional). In addition to the press release, we offer tips that may help increase your chances of being featured in the media. We also recommend you seek out your organization s public relations professional for guidance on style and formatting. Your press release should include FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE one line above the headline, which you may want to change to adapt it for use by your local media, and the date you wish the release to be printed. At the bottom of the release, include the name of the writer of the release or the person responsible for the organization s public relations effort and that person s contact information: name, organization, phone number and address. Press Release Tips Send your press release to local newspapers; alumni, graduate and undergraduate associations and programs; organizations in which you hold membership, particularly if they have a newsletter; and local and state healthcare associations. We recommend you your press release. However, check with the organization first to determine how it would like to receive the release, whether as a Word document, embedded in an or via postal mail. If you do send the release by mail, print the release on high-quality 8.5 x 11-inch paper. If you choose to include a photo, print publications will require a high-resolution, head-and-shoulders snapshot. This can be ed. Mailed photos should be 5 x 7 inches on glossy paper. Include your name, title and a caption on the back of the photo. For the photo to appear on the web, it can be sent as a low-resolution photo via . Keep in mind that editors may adjust the nonfactual verbiage of the press release and cut information due to space limitations. If we can be of further help, please contact the Division of Member Services at (312) or contact@ache.org. Please keep in mind that ACHE cannot distribute your individual press release. Once again, congratulations! 2

4 Sample Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local executive earns top healthcare management credential CHICAGO, [Date] [First name, middle initial, last name], FACHE, [formal title], [organization], [city, state], recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation s leading professional society for healthcare leaders. The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing high-quality care to the people in our communities, which makes having a standard of excellence promoted by a professional organization critically important, says Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE, president and CEO of ACHE. By becoming an ACHE Fellow and earning the distinction of board certification from ACHE, healthcare leaders demonstrate a commitment to excellence in serving their patients and the community. Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 9,204 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status, candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits, demonstrating professional/community involvement and passing a comprehensive examination. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years. [Last name] of [organization in city, state], is privileged to bear the FACHE credential, which signifies board certification in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow. For more information regarding the FACHE credential, please contact the ACHE Division of Member Services at (312) , by ing contact@ache.org, or visit ache.org/fache. 3

5 About the American College of Healthcare Executives The American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of 40,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. ACHE s mission is to advance its members and healthcare management excellence. ACHE offers its prestigious FACHE credential, signifying board certification in healthcare management. ACHE s established network of 78 chapters provides access to networking, education and career development at the local level. In addition, ACHE is known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive, and its career development and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its vision of being the preeminent professional society for healthcare executives dedicated to improving health. The Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives was established to further advance healthcare management excellence through education and research. The Foundation of ACHE is known for its educational programs including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership, which draws more than 4,000 participants and groundbreaking research. Its publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on health services management, including textbooks for college and university courses. For more information, visit Contact: [Name] [Title] [Department] [Organization] [Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Phone] [ ] 4

6 Cap and Gown Order Form American College of Healthcare Executives Convocation Ceremony, March 26, 2017, Hilton Chicago Cap and Gown Order Form Congratulations on attaining Fellow status with the American College of Healthcare Executives! You are eligible to participate in the 2017 Convocation Ceremony. Please complete this form and mail or fax it back to ACHE by Feb. 20, There is a $ nonrefundable cap and gown fee to participate. You may fax this completed form to (312) or send it by to contact@ache.org with Convocation Order in the subject line. Yes, I plan to participate in the 2017 Convocation Ceremony, and below is my payment information: ACHE ID: Full name (please print): Method of payment: Credit card number: Amount to be charged: Name on card: Cardholder s signature: Check enclosed $ American Express Discover Master Card Visa Expiration Date: / / Please fill out your cap and gown measurements below. Circle Cap Size Circle Weight CIRCLE YOUR HEIGHT IN FEET AND INCHES FT 0IN 5FT 0IN 6FT 0IN 6 1/ FT 1IN 5FT 1IN 6FT 1IN 6 1/ FT 2IN 5FT 2IN 6FT 2IN 6 3/ FT 3IN 5FT 3IN 6FT 3IN 6 1/ FT 4IN 5FT 4IN 6FT 4IN 6 5/ FT 5IN 5FT 5IN 6FT 5IN 6 3/ FT 6IN 5FT 6IN 6FT 6IN 6 7/ FT 7IN 5FT 7IN 6FT 7IN FT 8IN 5FT 8IN 6FT 8IN 7 1/ FT 9IN 5FT 9IN 6FT 9IN 7 1/ FT 10IN 5FT 10IN 6FT 10IN 7 3/ FT 11IN 5FT 11IN 6FT 11IN 7 1/2 210 OTHER 7 5/ / /8 240 OTHER OTHER 5

7 Photographer Information The photographer will take a picture of you the moment you are formally recognized by ACHE s Chairman. This picture will be taken during the Convocation Ceremony while you walk across the stage. Individual photos will then be available for purchase. In addition to this photo, the photographer will be available to take portraits prior to the ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. outside the gowning room. The name of this room will be posted on-site. No portraits will be taken after 12:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to limit their personal photographs to before or after the ceremony. You will be able to view all available photos of the 2017 ACHE Congress on Healthcare Leadership at: Password: 2017 Prints and downloads are available at the following rates. By requesting a formal portrait with backdrop on-site, you are agreeing to purchase a minimum of one print or download. Prints or downloads of the Convocation Ceremony are optional: Online print orders*: 4x6 = $9.95 5x7 = $ x10 = $ x14 = $ x20 = $ x30 = $49.95 Image downloads: personal use license = $34.95 limited commercial use license = $79.95 Online editing and cropping software: Free Online contact sheet viewing: Free *Plus tax, shipping and handling online print prices are per each print and subject to change without notice on June 1, 2017, and every six months thereafter. A credit card is required to order prints online. 6

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