Are you involved in Injury Prevention, Emergency Health, Preparedness, or Violence Prevention? Do you know at least one other person who also shares this interest? Then we need you! We are looking for energetic volunteers who may be interested in spending a few hours a quarter to  assist membership efforts.

Based on data obtained from APHA, nine states have no ICEHS members. These include: Alaska, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Vermont. In addition, another 27 states have ten members or less. Fourteen states constitute approximately 75% of our membership. We know that great things are being done by individuals working in these fields, and we are looking for ways to better engage current and potential members and to have better representation across the country, as well as internationally). 

During 2008, the membership committee plans to work with liaisons from other APHA sections and organizations. We are looking for contacts who may be interested in spending some time within their own region to assist with membership efforts. Volunteers from all regions are needed; however the most urgent needs are from the Pacific Northwest and the Midwest Regions. By organizing our efforts on a more local level, we can make an important difference on a national level.

Please contact Nancy Nachreiner (nachr001@umn.edu) for further information. We welcome your participation with the membership committee!