When we pay for something we expect to receive a product or service in return. While this is a core feature of our global economy, it is by no means the only medium of exchange. There are many other types of benefits or services that can be received, and our relationship with ACUHO-I is a prime example. We all pay to become a member of ACUHO-I, and accordingly we expect to receive traditional goods and services in return for our payment. While this is a reasonable expectation, it misses a critical aspect of being part of an association: Together WE make up the association.
In other words, the transaction is not just one-way between us and ACUHO-I. Instead, we are also paying ourselves and each other to access the goods and services we are seeking to purchase. A more accurate way to think of ACUHO-I is that we are pooling our resources so we can work together to provide more powerful services and benefits then we could generate on our own.
In other words, the transaction is not just one-way between us and ACUHO-I. Instead, we are also paying ourselves and each other to access the goods and services we are seeking to purchase. A more accurate way to think of ACUHO-I is that we are pooling our resources so we can work together to provide more powerful services and benefits then we could generate on our own.
Moreover, money is not our only resource. In an association, the most important resource is the people that make up the membership. We know this because when we attend a conference we network with and learn from our peers. Our experience with ACUHO-I (or our regional or professional associations) would be radically different if we did not actively contribute to the content which make up the services and benefits we are accustomed to receiving.In order to maximize what we receive from ACUHO-I we must contribute. Not only do our peers benefit from us sharing our time, knowledge and experience, but these exchanges will deepen our understanding of the issues. In some cases our contributions are as simple as joining a face-to-face or online discussion. In other cases it's the presentations we deliver, the articles we submit, the events we plan, or the leadership roles we play. Is is the total of these contributions that make ACUHO-I work. To continue being a strong association it is important for us to understand that without each of us there would be no ACUHO-I. Put another way: We are ACUHO-I.
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