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2022 Board of Directors


President-Elect

Shelly Cabaniss-Tullis


Past President

Philip Prescott


Secretary

Dylan C. Henderson


Treasurer

Julie Rowland


Awards Chair

Sean Waddle


Conference Chair

Lee Harrelson


VSHE Advocacy Chair

Michael Karcher


Chapter Sustainability Liaison

Marina Sotelo


Membership Chair

Jerry Baker


Central Chair

Mark Jacubec


Hampton Roads Chair (acting)

Dawn Best


Blue Ridge Chair

Jason Knick

Message from Leadership


We have been continually impressed by the resilience, innovation, courage, and strength exhibited by the healthcare community, our members, and our friends and families. The healthcare industry and its people are sacrificing and working around the clock to develop treatments and processes to improve the patient experience, better the industry, and enhance the impact of healthcare. 


The first quarter of 2022 has been quite promising for VSHE. We have increased our membership (over 270 members strong), growth opportunities, and brand visibility (are you following us on LinkedIn?). As you may have noticed, there have been a few changes that we’ve been making in an effort to better serve you including but not limited to: 


  • We have new faces on our 2022 Board of Directors 


  • Annual sponsors are on a calendar year cycle (January through December) 


  • The Annual Conference and Golf Tournament is back and better than ever this year on May 2 in beautiful Roanoke 


Certainly, the past couple of years have dealt some blows, but VSHE and our members continue to thrive - focusing on growth, strength, perseverance, and making a positive impact. As we look forward into 2022 and a “return to normalcy”, we believe that we will come out of this stronger — together.  


We encourage each and every member to get the most out of your membership this year. This includes reaching out to other members for deeper connections, inviting friends and colleagues to events, and using events to grow your personal or professional networks. 


Be sure to follow VSHE on LinkedIn and watch your inbox for these newsletters for updates on planned events and programs – and thank you for your continued support of VSHE. 


Here’s to a great 2022! 

General News

Important Updates


VSHE is a ASHE Platinum Affiliate Chapter

VSHE is proud to have been awarded this designation again. This ASHE awards program acknowledges chapter accomplishments and rewards chapters for being full-fledged partners with ASHE in achieving its mission and goals.

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Coming soon! VSHE Career Board

Announcing the new VSHE Career Portal - the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified healthcare facilities and engineering talent. The VSHE Career Portal is designed to provide you with a better overall experience through a modern design and an intuitive interface. Stay tuned – more details coming soon!

Events

Early Bird Registration is open!


The theme of the VSHE 12th annual conference is "Community Impact." In today's world, there is an increased focus on understanding the big picture, global impacts. But it's equally important to be reminded of how our efforts impact the specific communities that we serve. Breakout sessions will be organized around three “Community Impact” tracks – Virginia, Healthcare, and Patient/Caregiver. Hurry – Early Bird pricing ends on April 8th!


A block of rooms at the Roanoke Hotel & Conference Center is available for a discounted rate through April 8th or until they sell out, so reserve your rooms early.


For more information and to register, visit the VSHE website at: vshe.org/page/AC2022

Sponsorships Available

Multiple sponsorship and exhibitor booth opportunities are available for both the conference and the golf tournament. Please refer to the VSHE website for more information here.

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REGISTER ONLINE

Past District Events Recap

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Blue Ridge District

Reintroducing VSHE

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Central District

Rolling into 2022

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Hampton Roads District

Engineers are the Physicians of the Future (ASHRAE joint event)

Upcoming District Events

For more more and to register for upcoming events, stay tuned to our website for details as they become available. vshe.org/events/event_list.asp

Blue Ridge District


April 21

In-Person Networking


June 16

Lunch & Learn Webinar


August 17

In-Person Networking

Central District


March 31

CEO Panel 


April

Happy Hour


June

Squirrels Game 

Hampton Roads District


April

Public Health with Dr. Leslie Hoglund


May

ASPE joint program TBD


June

Monitoring the Pandemic Environment

Information / Education Opportunities

ASHE Resources and Updates

Focus Group Opportunity

Do you want to share your perspectives and experiences about your decarbonization efforts in health care settings? ASHE invites you to take part in its April focus groups. ASHE is currently working on developing education for healthcare organizations on sustainability and information from these focus group swill help inform what will be included in this education. Space is limited.

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Better Climate Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is challenging organizations to set ambitious, portfolio-wide GHG emission reduction goals. This new effort provides additional opportunities for peer exchange and technical assistance to meet the urgent call to mitigate the impacts of climate change. ASHE has taken the pledge and will be part of the Better Climate Challenge.

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Energy to Care Awards

Managing a health care facility is hard work. It’s important to celebrate when you and your team achieve substantial energy savings that improve your organization’s bottom line – all while benefiting the environment and greater community. 


The Energy to Care awards celebrate facilities accomplishing sustainability goals that will pave the way for environmental stewardship, social equity and fiduciary responsibility in their health care organizations to support healthy, equitable and resilient environments and communities maintained over time.

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Chapter Challenge

2022 Chapter Challenge is currently wrapping up, winners will be announced in April. Commitment forms for the 2023 Chapter Challenge are due May 1, 2022. If you are already use Energy to Care, nothing more than expressing interest is required. If you don’t use ETC, but are interested in doing so or if you are interested in participating, contact Marina Sotello at mcsotelo@carilionclinic.org

Thanks to our Annual Sponsors

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