members

Communication

Aids in the development and dissemination of IASCNAPA information to members, the media and the public.

Membership

Monitors and maintains membership while also planning and implementing activities to recruit new members. Additionally, establishes annual membership goals, solicits annual dues and coordinates membership-related activities with the treasurer.

Scholarship

Establishes standards for scholarships and procedures for selecting candidates for awards, then reviews scholarship applications and assigns awards yearly.  Scholarship awards are offered to persons with sickle cell disease that are attending an academic institution post high school.

Education/Research

Aims to provide evidence-based

information to individuals living with sickle cell, their families and health care providers in order to improve health outcomes.

Nominations/Bylaws

Solicits nominations for new officers and board members from the membership, sends out ballots to active members, reviews bylaws and makes recommendations for revisions.