Component State Associations
AHIMA governance is a federation model, which includes a system of component state organizations (state chapters) in every state plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Component state associations (CSAs) provide their members with local access to professional education and networking. They serve as an important forum for communicating national issues and keeping members informed of regional affairs that affect health information management. Some of the CSAs also provide their own scholarships, so when applying for an AHIMA Foundation merit scholarship, students should also check with their CSA. If CSA scholarships are available, students are encouraged to apply for them as well. Links to each CSA appear below; simply click on your state's name:
The CSA Corner
The AHIMA Foundation will provide updates to this section each month, as the CSAs provide items of interest to post here . We encourage CSA leadership and membership to interact regularly with the Foundation -- let us know what cooperative projects you would like to develop, and let us know how we can better assist you in fundraising efforts. Your donations to the Foundation are investments in the future of Health Information Management. They are an opportunity for paying forward!
We are in the midst of CSA Annual meetings. Congratulations and welcome to the new Boards and Committees taking office for the 2010-1011 CSA year!
This is AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship evaluation time; awards are scheduled to be announced June 15. Were you aware that the CSAs of Missouri and Oklahoma each sponsor an AHIMA Foundation scholarship, with preference given to students who apply from their state?
In addition, one of the 501(c)6 CSAs is currently working with the Foundation on an agreement to administer their scholarship funds for them. The students from that CSA will benefit from the increased opportunity for awards: not only will they be considered for the particular scholarship(s) funded by the CSA, they will be considered for all the awards provided through the AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarship program. Also, donors will benefit since the 501(c)6 corporation cannot provide tax credit for donations to the scholarship fund. As the 501(c)3 affiliate of AHIMA, the Foundation is able to acknowledge gifts as tax-deductible donations. We are delighted to be participating in this great example of a synergistic relationship between AHIMA Foundation and a CSA. We are working together to increase student opportunities while providing tax incentives for donors. If your CSA would like more information on this administrative agreement please contact bonnie.aguda@ahimafoundation.org.
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