RISHA awarded 4 certificates to members to recognize their efforts on behalf of the RI Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The members were recognized during the annual meeting at the conference on March 23, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Awards will be made annually to members chosen for recognition in the areas of ; schools, private practice, medical and other service to the association.
The following individuals received awards for 2013.
Gail Robinson received an award for her long-term service as Conference Chairperson. Gail will be stepping down as chairperson but will continue to help make our annual conference a success. Thank you Gail! CBS Therapy received a private practice award for their ongoing generosity to RISHA. CBS has supported the scholarship fund with donations, a benefit conference. Mike Smith and Peter Erklauer have also donated their time to host executive board and annual meetings and serve as executive board members. Mike Smith will be stepping down as Scholarship Chairperson to spend more time on his company business and with his growing young family. Thank you to Mike and Peter.
Jessica Kaloustian received an award for her contribution to the association in reviving our Medical Facilities Committee. Jessica helped select medical speakers at past conferences and link the board to other professionals serving in RI medical facilities. Thank you Jessica!
