Volunteer Application

Current MOKSACVPR Members that would like to be active in the organization as a volunteer, may submit the following application to hold a position on the MOKSACVPR Board or a MOKSACVPR Committee. If you have questions prior to submitting your application please contact the Nominations Coordinator (listed below under "Board of Directors") or email questions@moksacvpr.org.

Your Name (Certifications & Credentialing) (required)

Your Phone (required)

Your Email (required)

Best way to contact you: (required)
PhoneEmail

Years of work experience in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation (required)

Applying to the position of: (required)

Interests (required)

What would you like to gain from the experience: (required)

What would you like to contribute to the organization: (required)

Qualifications
Board members must maintain full membership status to be elected and serve. A change in membership status shall automatically disqualify an incumbent from holding office. A detailed description of the positions are outlined in the MOKSACVPR bylaws.

Meetings of the Board
Monthly board meetings are held via phone conferencing and a yearly in-person board meeting is held the evening prior the spring conference. The board may meet for special circumstances for a yearly strategic planning meeting at a centralized location.

Committee/Coordinator Positions
Applications will be reviewed and appointed by the President, President Elect and Committee chair.

Tricia Walsh BS, ACSM, RCEP, CCRP 2019 Member of the Year!

About MOKSACVPR

Founded in 1988, the Missouri/Kansas Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (MOKSACVPR) is a diverse professional organization for multidisciplinary health care providers who provide rehabilitation programs for persons with cardiac and pulmonary disease.

The organization is dedicated to the continued improvement of clinical practice and risk factor management, promotion of scientific research and dissemination of knowledge and education for the benefit of health care professionals and private and public sectors.

MOKSACVPR is an affiliate of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). For more information on AACVPR visit www.aacvpr.org.

MOKSACVPR was the recipient of the 2011 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outstanding Affiliate Award.

Objectives of the Organization

The Objectives of MOKSACVPR are:

Promoting excellence in delivery of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programming that meets the highest quality of current evidence-based standards and guidelines.
Providing superior continuing education opportunities for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation professionals.
Representing Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation interests at the local, state, regional, and national level.
Providing networking opportunities for healthcare professionals working in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Providing relevant and valuable information and resources specific to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services.
Facilitating communication among healthcare professionals working in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
To support the efforts of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and other organizations having professional interests similar to that of MOKSACVPR.
Partnering with other like-minded healthcare and professional organizations in promotion of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Increasing awareness of related healthcare and Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services throughout Missouri and Kansas.

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Term: 2019-2020

Tedd Walsh, BS, ACSM CES, ACSM RCEP, CCRP

Supervisor, Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab
North Kansas City Hospital
2790 Clay Edwards Dr.
North Kansas City, Mo 64116
Telephone: 816-691-1575
Fax: 815-346-7575
tedd.walsh@nkch.org

PAST PRESIDENT

Term: 2019-2020

Amy Choitz, RN, BSN, CCRP
Cardiopulmonary Clinical Coordinator
The Center for Health Improvement
Hays Medical Center
2500 Canterbury Dr.
Hays, Kansas 67601
Telephone: 785- 623-5798
Fax: 785-623-5064
amy.choitz@haysmed.com

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Term: 2019-2020

Carolyn Beard, RN-BC, BSN
Wheeler Heart & Vascular Center
3800 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Telephone: 417-269-0564
Fax: 417-269-2099
carolyn.beard@coxhealth.com

SECRETARY

Term: 2018-2020
Tiffanie Holman, RN
Heart Failure Coordinator
Mercy Cardiopulmonary Rehab Cassville / Aurora
94 Main Street
Cassville, MO 65625
Telephone: 417-847-6080
Fax: 417-847-6026
Tiffanie.Holman@mercy.net or
t-holman@live.com

TREASURER

Term: 2019-2021
Tricia Walsh BS, ACSM RCEP, CCRP
7315 W. 54th Terr.
Overland Park, KS 66202
Work: 816-698-8840
tricia.walsh@hcamidwest.com

MISSOURI MEMBER AT LARGE

Term: 2019-2021

Sandy Abbott. RN, BSN
SSM & CRMC Cardiac Rehab Hospitals
Jefferson City Mo 65109
2505 Mission Drive Suite G30
Sandra.Abbott@SSMHealth.com
573-690-1126

KANSAS MEMBER AT LARGE

Term: 2018-2020
Loretta Thomas, BSN, RN

Cardiology Services Coordinator
Patient Family Engagement Coordinator
loretta.thomas@newtonmed.com
(316)281-3196, internal extension x2229
Newton Medical Center
600 Medical Center Drive
PO Box 308
Newton, KS 67114-0308

STANDARDS AND ISSUES CHAIRPERSON

Debra Dorshorst, RRT, MPH
St. John’s Hammons Heart Institute
Mercy Springfield Hammons Heart Institute
Springfield, MO 65804
Telephone: 417-820-5404
Fax: 417-820-8198
Debra.Dorshorst@mercy.net

PROGRAM CERTIFICATION CHAIRPERSON

Carolyn Beard, RN-BC, BSN
Wheeler Heart & Vascular Center
3800 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Telephone: 417-269-0564
Fax: 417-269-2099
carolyn.beard@coxhealth.com

EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

Tricia Walsh BS, ACSM RCEP, CCRP
7315 W. 54th Terr.
Overland Park, KS 66202
Work: 816-698-8840
tricia.walsh@hcamidwest.com

NOMINATIONS COORDINATOR

MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Loretta Thomas, BSN, RN

WEBSITE COORDINATOR

MOKSACVPR Sponsors

MOKSACVPR is grateful to the corporate sponsors who both demonstrate their commitment to the mission and vision of MOKSACVPR and provide funding to present the annual education conference. Corporate sponsorship of MOKSACVPR is for one year from date of the annual education conference. For additional information, please contact Leann Dickson, RN at leann.dickson@lmh.org or by fax at 785-505-2851.

Platinum Sponsor – $1000
Gold Sponsor – $750
Silver Sponsor – $500

Outstanding Member Award

THE MOKSACVPR Outstanding Member Award is presented annually to a nominee whose ideas, committee work, and/or leadership have benefited the organization in a significant way. A committee, consisting of a chair (the President or President-elect), all Board members, and the last award recipient are charged with selection of each year’s recipient. The Outstanding Member Award is presented at the annual MOKSACVPR education conference. The award recipient is honored with a recognition plaque and gift of a one-year membership to the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

Eligibility criteria for the MOKSACVPR Outstanding Member Award include:
>Current member of MOKSACVPR in good standing
>MOKSACVPR member for a minimum of two years AACVPR member for minimum of one year.
>Currently active in a field related to Cardiovascular and/or Pulmonary Rehab
>Not a recipient of the award in the previous the past 3 years

Past MOKSACVPR Outstanding Member Recipients:

2018 Carolyn Beard RN, BC, BSN, CCRP

2017 Dawnie Ellison RRT
2016 Tedd Walsh BS, RCEP, CCRP
2015 Susan Hansen, RN
2014 Debra Hilton, RN, BSN
2013 Carolyn Beard, RN, BSN
2012 Cristy Baldwin, RN, BSN, FAACVPR
2011 Jan Foresman, RN, BBA, MSEd, FAACVPR, cWc, cHc
2010 James Gardner, MD
2009 Lyn Hegvik, RN, BSN
2008 Judy Korte, RN, BS
2007 Susan Hansen, RN, BSN, FAACVPR
2006 Val Kirby, RN
2005 Irvilene Gardner, RN, MSN
2004 Melissa Dinsmore, RRT, MPH
2003 Jan Foresman, RN, BBA, MS, FAACVPR, cWc
2002 Jeff Roitman, EdD, FACSM
2001 Tom LaFontaine, PhD, ACSM RCEP, FACSM, FAACVPR & Karen Call, MBA, PT, ACSM PD