Have you thought about nominating yourself for the 2023-2024 AHCA/NCAL Future Leaders of Long Term Care in America program?

• VHCA-VCAL can nominate one member to participate in this year-long program designed to build the leadership skills of members so they can step into roles leading their organizations or the profession in the future.
• Please consider this great opportunity and submit your nomination by April 28.

Who should apply: Nominees for the 2023-2024 class should be owners and/or operators who are up and coming leaders in their state.

• It is encouraged that nominees reflect the diversity of AHCA/NCAL membership in terms of race, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. 

The commitment: Future Leaders will be expected to:

• Attend a three-day training session, which will be held in Washington, DC September 19 – 21, 2023. 
• Read and be prepared to discuss five books during the year.
• Participate in most of the scheduled quarterly conference calls. 
• Attend a graduation event at the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo, October 6 – 9, 2024 in Orlando, FL. 
• Demonstrate an interest in working on LTC issues at the national level, which may include participating on AHCA/NCAL workgroups or committees. 
• Consider active participation in the AHCA/NCAL PAC and promoting its importance to other members. 
• Note: AHCA will absorb the costs related to the symposium, including a two-night hotel stay, airfare, and a fixed stipend of $100 for miscellaneous travel expenses. 

How to apply: Once you have discussed the responsibilities and requirements with your nominee, please submit a resume and a brief statement explaining why he or she would like to participate in the program to Keith Hare by April 28. 

• VHCA-VCAL will then nominate one individual to represent Virginia.