GAMSS Goals

Provide quality educational resources and programs to promote professional growth.

• Provide educational opportunities and resources for members' diverse healthcare settings.

• Assure that educational programs are relevant to current industry practices.

• Develop alternative methods for delivery of education.

Communicate effectively and efficiently with members and the public.

• Broaden methods of communication between national and state associations and members.

• Evaluate all current communication methods and develop alternative methods, including the use of new technology.

Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations that support GAMSS' mission.

• Educate potential partners about GAMSS.

• Identify and establish strategic alliances.

Identify and attract potential members.

• Educate current and potential members regarding GAMSS' mission.

• Develop and maintain a membership database.

• Create an effective recruitment plan.

Promote growth and financial viability through effective leadership.

• Maintain a board of directors and leadership that reflects the diverse healthcare settings of GAMSS' members.

• Define, evaluate, and provide resources to achieve GAMSS' mission and goals.

• Develop and maintain an annual financial plan.

• Strengthen partnerships with other state associations.

• Create an environment that encourages volunteerism and fosters future leaders.

• Develop a proactive political agenda.

Support and encourage members to seek and maintain NAMSS certification(s).

• Promote the value of certification to professionals in the healthcare industries.

• Develop educational and support programs for those seeking certification.

• Maximize learning benefits and credit hours in the development of educational programs.

• Foster certification and education through financial assistance programs.