Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations

Reminders for HLAA Chapters and State Organizations

IRS Filing Date is May 15 It is very important to file your 990 to keep your tax-exempt status and to avoid possible revocation from the IRS. Revocation could significantly...IRS Filing Date is May 15 It is very important to file your 990 to keep your tax-exempt status and to avoid possible revocation from the IRS. Revocation could significantly impact the chapters’ and state organizations’ ability to raise funds or solicit donations, and cause you to go through the lengthy and costly process to … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Coordinators, State Leaders, state organizations

How Will HLAA Chapters Celebrate Better Hearing Month?

May is Better Hearing Month. HLAA wants to highlight what HLAA Chapters plan to do to celebrate and encourage hearing health and how to live well with hearing loss. Will...May is Better Hearing Month. HLAA wants to highlight what HLAA Chapters plan to do to celebrate and encourage hearing health and how to live well with hearing loss. Will chapters host an event online or in-person? Will chapters help people with hearing loss through scholarship opportunities, or have a fun game night? Please email … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Coordinators, State Leaders, state organizations

Joan Kleinrock Passed Away Today and Leaves a Legacy of Support in HLAA Chapters

Joan Kleinrock, 86, passed away peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 9, 2021, after being admitted for pneumonia. Joan, along with Rocky Stone, built the HLAA Chapter...Joan Kleinrock, 86, passed away peacefully at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 9, 2021, after being admitted for pneumonia. Joan, along with Rocky Stone, built the HLAA Chapter network we know today. She started as a volunteer with Founder Rocky Stone after seeing a newspaper notice about a new organization called Self Help … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapter Workshops, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations

Upcoming Chapter Development Workshop: HLAA Updates on Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids and More

Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021 Time: 1 p.m. ET, Noon CT, 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Topic: HLAA Updates on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and More Speakers: Barbara Kelley, Executive...Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021 Time: 1 p.m. ET, Noon CT, 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT Duration: 60 minutes Topic: HLAA Updates on Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and More Speakers: Barbara Kelley, Executive Director, HLAA Lise Hamlin, Director of Public Policy, HLAA During this Zoom Workshop, Barbara Kelley and Lise Hamlin will be on hand to provide updates … Read More >

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Upcoming Chapter Development Workshop and HLAA Leaders Website Survey Reminder

Dear HLAA Leaders, Reminder: HLAA Leaders Website Survey Closes this Friday, October 29 HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input...Dear HLAA Leaders, Reminder: HLAA Leaders Website Survey Closes this Friday, October 29 HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better and more effective for people with hearing loss and our HLAA community. Your opinion matters. … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations, website

HLAA Website Survey for HLAA Leaders

Dear HLAA Leaders, HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better...Dear HLAA Leaders, HLAA is planning a new website launch slated for Summer 2022. We are looking for specific input from our HLAA leaders to help make this website better and more effective for people with hearing loss and our HLAA community. Your opinion matters. Please fill out this survey by October 29, 2021. To … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, State Leaders, Virtual Meeting

A Few Reminders for HLAA Leaders

Dear HLAA State and Chapter Leaders, Chapter Updates Please continue to send in your Chapter Updates if you have not done so. Updates were due October 1. Let us know...Dear HLAA State and Chapter Leaders, Chapter Updates Please continue to send in your Chapter Updates if you have not done so. Updates were due October 1. Let us know how your chapter is doing during this pandemic and if you need assistance to learn about setting up virtual meetings. Meeting Reminders November 17, 2020, … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, chapters, HLAA Chapter Workshops, HLAA Chapters, Virtual Meeting

Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter

HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET,...HLAA Chapter Development Workshop   Tips & Steps Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals for Your Chapter   Presenter: Debbie Schaaf, Ohio State Chapter Coordinator Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, 12 pm MT, 11 am PT This workshop is for chapter leaders seeking new ideas and tips for chapter growth and success. … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders

Welcome Back Chapters!

Dear Chapter and State Leaders, Thank you to all of you who work tirelessly as volunteers on behalf of HLAA and people with hearing loss. Your contribution to HLAA is...Dear Chapter and State Leaders, Thank you to all of you who work tirelessly as volunteers on behalf of HLAA and people with hearing loss. Your contribution to HLAA is priceless! September is usually the start of a new season for HLAA Chapters and this season is not like the last one. COVID-19 has changed … Read More >

Categories: Blog, Chapter Leaders, HLAA Chapters, State Leaders, state organizations, Walk4Hearing

An Invitation from Walk4Hearing to HLAA Chapters

We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all HLAA Chapters to participate in the Walk4Hearing this fall. The Walk4Hearing is “going virtual”, which means you can join online...We are pleased to announce a great opportunity for all HLAA Chapters to participate in the Walk4Hearing this fall. The Walk4Hearing is “going virtual”, which means you can join online Walk Day from anywhere! HLAA chapters from outside designated Walk locations are invited to take part in online Walk celebrations. Our hope is to further … Read More >