Joint Affiliation? YES!

Beth Cundiff, MS, CSCS, CCRPPresident, KCRA

859-323-5424beth.cundiff@uky.edu

WE DID NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY!

Our Group8 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.

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

Many Hands = Lighter Load

Long-term SUSTAINABILITY cannot

happen with a small group and high turnover

Good, Bad & UglyNot 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

Current KCRA Membership Annual state conference discount to

membersFour newsletters per yearEmail updatesState rehab directoryState member directoryMentorship ProgramAnnual dues of $25 per year

Joint Affiliation Membership Annual state conference

discount to membersFour KCRA newsletters

per yearEmail updatesState rehab directoryState member directoryMentorship ProgramAll 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-letterJCR JournalEligibility for Program

CertificationDiscounted annual dues of

$210 per year (Ed. Advantage Reg Rate = $265/year)

The ProcessMonthly discussionsAugust, September, October, November, December

Open comment period for 2 months (October 1 – December 1)

Anonymous voting with online survey

Results = 5 Yes, 3 No

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

Making the TransitionContract was signed with AACVPR – this

will be posted on our website2 year commitmentAACVPR will manage memberships; KCRA

gets 13.5% back from dues paid

Pilot program for Non-AACVPR members runs March 1st through June 30th

Pilot membership is significantly discounted

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.

What’s Included?discounted access to the AACVPR Annual

Conference access to the members-only sections on the

AACVPR websitesubscription to the highly reputable Journal of

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (JCRP)direct access to the latest reimbursement updatesonline and live CEC opportunitiesEducationAdvantage Membership – 10

complimentary AACVPR or nursing continuing education credits (CEC) through AACVPR webcasts

Making It BalanceProgram 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

programsLast year, KCRA had

approximately 75 members

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