Last chance to apply for MPHA awards and nominations!  Due date is TOMORROW 10/3/08
Attention all MPHA members! We need your help to identify candidates for MPHA Leadership Positions, and to nominate programs/individuals who deserve recognition for their service to promoting public health in Maine.

The due date for all nominations is October 3, 2008, and the outcome of these searches will be announced at the MPHA Annual Meeting on November 3, 2008.  All nomination and award forms are simple to fill out and available at www.mainepublichealth.org and can be e-mailed or faxed. 

1.  MPHA Board of Directors nominations 
MPHA is led by and for its members. MPHA relies on members to identify those who will serve on the MPHA Board of Directors to provide the insight, experience, energy and creativity to lead MPHA to serve its members and the public health needs of the people of Maine. Election is held at the MPHA Annual Meeting.

2.  MPHA recognizes outstanding public health contributions
The Maine Public Health Association recognizes significant contributions to the health of Maine people and to public health practice in Maine each year.  We present three annual awards at the MPHA Annual Meeting.

• The Ruth Sharper Individual Memorial Award
• The Phebe Conrey King Access to Healthcare Award
• The Program Recognition Award

Sign-up Now for annual memberships AND the annual meeting!
*All MPHA memberships expired 7/1- don't forget to renew.  Go to www.mainepublichealth.org to sign up today!

*Registration is filling up fast for the MPHA Annual Meeting and space is limited- online registration is available through http://www.mcd.org/registrations.asp or you can download the brochure from the MPHA site or MCD.