Program Overview
The CALR Program identifies, trains, mobilizes, and recognizes Chapter Advocacy Liaison Representatives (CALRs) at participating chapters. The program helps HIMSS coordinate an effective, sophisticated grassroots advocacy effort across the country.
For more information about the Chapter Advocacy Recognition Program, please contact Arnol Simmons at asimmons@himss.org. To download an overview, click here.
Presidential Level Presidential Level recognition demonstrates the highest tier of relationship-building legislative activity at a HIMSS Chapter. HIMSS congratulates CALRs who joined the President Level.
Maryland - Jim Harris
Southern California - George Sheth
Ambassador Level Ambassador Level designation demonstrates an active and ongoing commitment to advocacy activity at the chapter level. HIMSS congratulates CALRs who joined the Ambassador Level.
Arizona – Lesley King
Central & North Florida - Carol Selvey
Colorado - Mary Lee Newman
Hawaii - Lee Castonguay
Michigan – Helen Hill
New England - Stephen Earle
North Carolina - Luzimda Ross
Wisconsin Dairyland - Peter Rickman
Advocate Level Advocate Level recognition is awarded to chapters that demonstrate an active, entry-level commitment to HIMSS-related advocacy efforts. HIMSS would like to recognize the CALRs who joined the Advocate Level.
Arizona - Marilyn Teplitz
Georgia - Connie Allen
Heart of America - David Raffel
Iowa - Paul Foelsch
Kentucky - Randy McCleese
National Capital Area - Emma Cartmell
National Capital Area - Wanda Gamble
North Carolina - Trisha Crutchfield
Northern California - Martha Dameron
Northern California - Thelma Kay-Weiss
Red Rock - Pat Burns
Texas – Dallas/Fort Worth - Pawan Goyal
Utah - Michele Mills
Washington - Sherry Reynolds
