This page provides members with resources to promote involvement in our APIC chapter.
New & Existing Members - our New Members Welcome and Chapter Resource Guide 2024 has all sorts of info about our chapter along with chapter leader responsibilities. You can see how easy it is to be more involved in our group.
The Speakers Bureau - info for Chapter Members
APIC chapter 13 has a Speakers’ Bureau to provide infection prevention presentations
to nursing, medical and allied health schools, as well as professional organizations and community groups.
These sessions are part of our Chapter’s outreach and are provided free of charge to the school or group. Speakers will not receive financial compensation for these sessions either from APIC or the group. Chapter 13 will provide a maximum round trip travel stipend of $30 upon presentation of valid receipts.
If you are interested in participating in this valuable program, please contact Barbara A. Smith at apicboard@apicnyc.org.
Larry Colbert Professional Development Support
The purpose of this support award is to financially assist APIC Greater NY Chapter 13 members in furthering their professional development in the field of Infection Prevention and Control. This award has been named after Larry Colbert, a long-time chapter member and former chapter president (2016). In 2023, our chapter has provided up to $250 per member for up to 4 chapter members. Stay tuned to learn more about this award for 2024.
Sherry Chisholm Support
The APIC Greater NY Chapter 13 has chosen to honor Sherry Chisholm, one of our founding members, by creating an annual support program in her name and memory. Sherry was not only one of the Infection Control Specialists who helped establish the NY Chapter, but she was highly regarded for her hard work and great support of her peers throughout her career.
The Greater NY Chapter gives the Sherry Chisholm support award each year to a current chapter member to enable them to attend the national APIC conference held in the summer of the year the support is given, announcing the winner in early spring. This support award is given by simple raffle and provides up to $2,000 to attend the conference. Stay tuned to learn more about this award for 2024.
The winners of the Chisholm Support, since its inception in 2004:
2024 -
2023 - Raffat Chowdhury and Emily Walits
2022 - Karen Brody
2021 - in-person APIC Conference Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2020 - APIC Conference Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2019 - Emily Walits and Sue Stone
2018 - Adebisi Adeyeye
2017 - none
2016 - Tanvir Anvery
2015 - Barbara Smith
2014 - Sue Stone and Ranekka Dean
2013 - George Allen
2012 - Larry Colbert
2011 - Robin Haag
2010 - Marianne Pavia
2009 - Kathi Mullaney
2008 - Barbar
2007 - Antonella Eramo
2006 - George Allen
2005 - Pat Mead
2004 - Steven Bock (inaugural winner)
New & Existing Members - our New Members Welcome and Chapter Resource Guide 2024 has all sorts of info about our chapter along with chapter leader responsibilities. You can see how easy it is to be more involved in our group.
The Speakers Bureau - info for Chapter Members
APIC chapter 13 has a Speakers’ Bureau to provide infection prevention presentations
to nursing, medical and allied health schools, as well as professional organizations and community groups.
These sessions are part of our Chapter’s outreach and are provided free of charge to the school or group. Speakers will not receive financial compensation for these sessions either from APIC or the group. Chapter 13 will provide a maximum round trip travel stipend of $30 upon presentation of valid receipts.
If you are interested in participating in this valuable program, please contact Barbara A. Smith at apicboard@apicnyc.org.
Larry Colbert Professional Development Support
The purpose of this support award is to financially assist APIC Greater NY Chapter 13 members in furthering their professional development in the field of Infection Prevention and Control. This award has been named after Larry Colbert, a long-time chapter member and former chapter president (2016). In 2023, our chapter has provided up to $250 per member for up to 4 chapter members. Stay tuned to learn more about this award for 2024.
Sherry Chisholm Support
The APIC Greater NY Chapter 13 has chosen to honor Sherry Chisholm, one of our founding members, by creating an annual support program in her name and memory. Sherry was not only one of the Infection Control Specialists who helped establish the NY Chapter, but she was highly regarded for her hard work and great support of her peers throughout her career.
The Greater NY Chapter gives the Sherry Chisholm support award each year to a current chapter member to enable them to attend the national APIC conference held in the summer of the year the support is given, announcing the winner in early spring. This support award is given by simple raffle and provides up to $2,000 to attend the conference. Stay tuned to learn more about this award for 2024.
The winners of the Chisholm Support, since its inception in 2004:
2024 -
2023 - Raffat Chowdhury and Emily Walits
2022 - Karen Brody
2021 - in-person APIC Conference Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2020 - APIC Conference Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2019 - Emily Walits and Sue Stone
2018 - Adebisi Adeyeye
2017 - none
2016 - Tanvir Anvery
2015 - Barbara Smith
2014 - Sue Stone and Ranekka Dean
2013 - George Allen
2012 - Larry Colbert
2011 - Robin Haag
2010 - Marianne Pavia
2009 - Kathi Mullaney
2008 - Barbar
2007 - Antonella Eramo
2006 - George Allen
2005 - Pat Mead
2004 - Steven Bock (inaugural winner)
Page updated 4/9/2024