New Member Orientation

1. New Member Orientation

2. Welcome New NCRA Member! • Thank you for joining the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)! • Learn about all the ways NCRA can assist you in your career and professional interests. • If you have any questions, feel free to contact Janice Ford, Membership Manager, at member@ncra-usa.org.

3. Vision Statement • Improving lives through quality cancer data management. • Mission Statement • Serve as the premier education, credentialing & advocacy resource for cancer data professionals. 

4. OVERVIEW • Chartered in May 1974. • Represents more than 5,000 cancer registry professionals and Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs). • Established the first certification examination for Cancer Registry professionals in 1983. • Administers and delivers a comprehensive credentialing program. • Promotes the cancer registry profession.

5. MEMBER BENEFITS • Educational Conferences and Workshops: Receive discounts on conferences, workshops, and webinars. • Peer Networking Opportunities: Connect with the largest network of cancer registry professionals. • Professional Resources: Access exclusive ‘Members Only’ section of the website and receive complimentary subscriptions to the Journal of Registry Management, The Connection, and NCRA Update.

6. Member Benefits • Discounted Car Rental and Hotel Reservations Rates : Receive up a 20% discount on car rentals from Alamo, Avis, National and room rates on any of the 5,000 Choice Hotels international. • Official NCRA Membership Card: Entitles members to significant savings at NCRA conferences, the CTR exam, the NCRA store products, and more.

7. Membership Communication • New Member Packet • Updates with important news and announcements • NCRA’s Online Discussion Forums • Get Connected with NCRAthrough popular social media platforms.

8. How to Access Member Services

9. How to Access “MemberS ONLY” AREA Navigation Pane for Members Only section.

10. How to Access “MemberS ONLY” AREA • Edit My Profile • View and edit your contact information. View all relevant CTR information and activities records. • Re-Printing Receipts • Print receipts from purchases made through the NCRA store. • Address Change • Update your address. • Archive • View current and past issues of the JRM and the Connection. • Directory • Use the directory to search for other members to network and connect. • Discounts • Listing of membership discount codes and other related information. • Discussion Forums • Access members-only discussion forums. • Membership Resources • List of all membership resources and with direct links on the NCRA website. • Log Out • Closes your account session and logs the user out of the website.

11. Join and participate in an Online Discussion Forum. • Nominate someone (even yourself) for an award. • The perfect opportunity to publicly acknowledge deserving individuals in our field.Run for office. • Contact the nomination committee chair. Vote! • Your vote is vital in the annual NCRA elections.

12. Network and Learn! • Attend NCRA Educational Annual Conference. • Submit an Abstract. • Share your expertise with colleagues at NCRA Annual Educational Conference. • Write an Article. • Journal of Registry Management authors can receive up to 5 CE hours.

13. Member FAQ • When are my Membership dues and/or CTR Maintenance fees due? Dues and fees to cover the period of January 1 through December 31 are due by January 31 of each year. • I lost my membership card. How do I get a new one? Please contact membership@ncra-usa.org or call the membership department to receive a new card. • What is my NCRA ID and Password? Your login ID is your 5-digit NCRA ID number and your password is the first letter of your first name and your full last name. The complete membership FAQ can be found at: Membership FAQ Webpage. Other Questions? Please contact the membership department via email at member@ncra-usa.org or call 703-299-6640 x310, Monday to Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM EST.

14. National Cancer Registrars Week • What is National Cancer Registrar Week (NCRW)? • NCRW was established as an annual celebration to promote the amazing work of Cancer Registry professionals. • Recognition of NCRW • Cancer registrars mark National Cancer Registrars Week to disseminate information and setup displays on how their cancer data is put to good use. • National Cancer Registrars Week (NCRW) is April 8-13, 2013. • The 2013 theme is Cancer Registrars: Cornerstones of Care.

15. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN2012 – 2014 • STRATEGY I. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Provide comprehensive educational opportunities that are accessible, cost • appropriate and forward-thinking to promote professional practice and standards. • STRATEGY II. CREDENTIALING • Promote, develop, and deliver a consistently relevant • credentialing program to meet the needs of the profession. • STRATEGY III. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION • Expand the cancer registry workforce and improve retention.

16. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLAN2012 – 2014 • STRATEGY IV. MEMBER AND CUSTOMER SERVICES • Assure satisfaction of internal and external NCRA customers. • STRATEGY V. ADVOCACY • Be a powerful advocate for cancer registrars. • STRATEGY VI. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE • Safeguard the organization’s professional status, financial • stability and operational effectiveness.

17. The National Cancer Registrars AssociationProfessional Practice Code of Ethics • To provide members of the Association and other registry professionals with definitive and binding guidelines of conduct, the National Cancer Registrars Association, Inc., adopted the following Professional Practice Code of Ethics, outlining principles of professional conduct. • Link to access the full Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics Download

18. Meet Your Leaders • President • Sarah Burton, CTR • President Elect/Secretary • Shirley Jordan Seay, PhD, OCN, CTR • Immediate Past President • Melanie Rogan, CTR Treasurer Sr. • Terri Richardson, RHIA, CTR Treasurer Jr. • Dianna L. Wilson CTR, RHIA Educational Director • Ellen Kolender, RHIA, CTR Full list of NCRA Board & Committee Leadership

19. Meet Your Leadership Professional Development Director • Deidre M. Watson, CTR Public Relations Director • Theresa M. Vallerand, CTR, BGS Recruitment/Retention Director • Joyce Ritter, RHIA, CTR Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – East • Nadine Jenkins, CTR Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – Midwest • Laurie Hebert, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CTR Advocacy Technical & Practice Board Director – West • Linda Fine, CTR Full list of NCRA Board & Committee Leadership

20. Need to Reach Staff?National Cancer Registrars Association1340 Braddock Place #203 -- Alexandria, Virginia 22314(703) 299-6640 - Fax: (703) 299-6620Email: info@ncra-usa.orgOffice Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time • Angel Krapf, Membership Coordinator • 703-299-6640 ext. 310 • Mary Maul, Manager of Education Programs • (703) 299-6640 ext. 314 • Peggy Meehan, Director, Education & Communications • (703) 299-6640 • Paula Spitler, Marketing Coordinator • (703) 299-6640 ext. 322 • Lori Swain, Executive Director • (703) 299-6640 ext. 313 • Nancy Allen, Director of Operations & Contracts • (703) 299-6640 ext. 311 • Dawn Aniniba, Certification Coordinator • 703-299-6640 ext. 315 • Janice Ford, Membership Manager • (703) 299-6640 ext. 319 • Robin Havens, Education Coordinator • (703) 299-6640 ext. 317 • Michael Hechter, Director of Certification • (703) 299-6640 ext. 312