AAI's 2010-2011 Focus Areas

AAI 2010-2011 Focus

Take a moment to look over the areas of focus for the Asthma Alliance of Indianapolis. If you see something that interests you please contact

Debbie Koehl, Chair @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it # 317-862-5060

Robin Costley, Coalition Manager @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it # 317-221-2473

AAI Structure

Chair- 2-year term

Coalition Manager- Administered by the Marion County Health Department

Task Force Leader for each area of focus

Three areas of focus will be:

2. Volunteer Recruitment

Reach out to Indiana Association of Respiratory Care
Reach out to Schools of Pharmacy and Respiratory Care
Request that each organization include blurbs about AAI in newsletters and websites.
Upgrade volunteer area on website including an online membership form and yearly renewal.
Develop AAI information packet for volunteer
- Develop volunteer letter
- Develop AAI report
- Volunteer needs and job dutes
- Mission/ vision statements
Develop job responsibilities for specific event types

3. Annual Train the Trainer event ( Task Force Leader: Lynne Arrowsmith, RRT, AE-C)

Hold event each September to update community educators on current best practice:
- Community outreach events
- School programs
- Head Start programs

Additionally:

MPH intern and Coalition Manager will revise and update the AAI website
- Refocus efforts around World Asthma Day ( School participation has dropped considerably over the past five years )
- To establish a way to continue to use Clear Channel billboard as a public education opportunity
- Substitute with professional education day each May with annual meeting, recognition and luncheon.