AAPC Tahlequah, OK Local Chapter

08/31/2026

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08/29/2026

Don’t let the doubts in your mind keep you from being great! Our little Chapter has been going strong because of volunteers who just want to see you succeed! Not only do we need you but we want you!! Nominate yourself or someone today!!

08/28/2026

Good morning fellow coders and chapter members! Don't forget, officer nominations are now open!! If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering to be a chapter officer, now is the time!
You may use the link below to nominate yourself (and others) for a Tahlequah Chapter Officer position!
https://forms.gle/UCoHf2scEzfz7xtJ6
If you do not have a google account, or cannot submit a nomination via the link, please reach out to our vice president, Amber Simon for the fillable PDF.
Nominations are only open until September 15th, so nominate, nominate, nominate!
If you have any inquiries about what it's like to be an officer, ask! Your local chapter officers will be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Come join the team, you won't regret it!

Amber Simon CPC-A
Vice President
AAPC Tahlequah, OK Chapter
[email protected]

08/22/2026

Good Morning Members,

We have been invited by Midtown OKC AAPC Local Chapter to attend their Seminar on September 19th from 9:30am-2:30pm for a great day of networking and education. If you have any question please reach out to their chapter email [email protected]

08/21/2026

Good evening fellow coders and chapter members! Don't forget, officer nominations are now open!! If you or someone you know is interesting in volunteering to be a chapter officer, now is the time!

You may use the link below to nominate yourself (and others) for a Tahlequah Chapter Officer position!
https://forms.gle/UCoHf2scEzfz7xtJ6

If you do not have a google account, or cannot submit a nomination via the link, please reach out to our vice president, Amber Simon for the fillable PDF.

Nominations are only open until September 15th, so nominate, nominate, nominate!

If you have any inquiries about what it's like to be an officer, ask! Your local chapter officers will be happy to answer any questions you may have!

Come join the team, you won't regret it!

08/19/2026

We had a wonderful evening of education and networking. Thank you McKenna Railey for presenting Ancillary Coding Simplified we truly enjoyed the education you shared with us this evening. Thanks to all of our members who came to the meeting and was part of the hive tonight.

08/17/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Come join us in person for pizza and a presentation! We enjoy getting to see your faces and interact! We always have a fun time and there may be a door prize or two!! BYOD or there are vending machines down the hall!!

Mark your calendars! Join us In-Person this month…that means food and fun!

08/15/2026

Good morning fellow coders and chapter members!

It IS that time! We are calling for nominations for our 2027-2028 Tahlequah AAPC Local
Chapter officers!! We are needing everyone who is interested in running for an officer
position to please fill out the google form below! You can fill out the form with who you
believe should be nominated for each officer position or submit yourself as a
nomination!
https://forms.gle/GfyTbc6Nr2vEHpAm7
If you are unable to complete the Google form above, Please check your emails for PDF fillable form to submit your Tahlequah AAPC Chapter Officer nominations and email your
submission to [email protected]
Nominations will be accepted until September 15th, so do it now so you don't have to
worry about it!
If you have any questions about officer positions or questions about nominations,
Please feel free to reach out to any of your Tahlequah Chapter Officers!
Please also review the following regarding officer positions and the benefits and importance of serving your local chapter!

Call for Nominations

Important information – Please read before submitting a nomination

Before selecting a nominee, please carefully review the following eligibility requirements and guidelines:

• Members Only: Only individuals listed as current members of your local chapter are eligible to be nominated or to vote in the election.

• Required Officer Positions: Each chapter must elect the following roles:

President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
Additional roles include Education Officer and Member Development Officer.

While Secretary and Treasurer are combined by default, they may be separated if the chapter officers determine it is necessary

• AAPC Membership: All officers must maintain an active AAPC membership throughout their term.

• Credential Requirements:

The President and Vice President must hold current AAPC credentials.

If an Education Officer is elected, they must also be credentialed by AAPC.

• Good Standing: All nominees must be in good standing with AAPC at the time of nomination.

• Active Participation: Nominees should be engaged members who attend local chapter meetings regularly
and actively contribute to chapter activities.

• Meeting Attendance Requirement: Once elected, officers are expected to attend all local chapter
meetings.

Your Nominations

(Reminder! Communicate with the members you are
nominating BEFORE you nominate them. Get confirmation they are willing and able to serve as
a chapter officer. Also, remember that you may nominate yourself!)
• President:
• Vice President:
• Secretary/Treasurer:
• Education Officer (not required):
• Member Development Officer (not required):

Being a Local Chapter Officer

Local chapters of AAPC are essential in setting the standard of
professionalism and higher education through a community setting, while
developing personal improvement and strong networking opportunities

AAPC Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance the business of healthcare by providing
professional training, industry-standard certifications, and comprehensive
solutions to individuals and organizations across medical coding, billing, auditing, compliance, and practice management

Local AAPC Chapter Officers Mission
Advance the careers of AAPC's Healthcare Professionals by
● Providing a networking platform
● Delivering affordable CEU
● Encouraging personal development
● Facilitating certification

Benefits of Being an Officer

● Chapter officers can earn AAPC rewards for meeting five core chapter
responsibilities from Jan 1-Dec 31
● Each officer from local chapters that qualify may purchase registration for
AAPC’s annual or regional conferences at a discounted price during their year of
service.
● Chapter officers will receive free entries to our two local chapter seminars each
year
● Officer rewards
● Volunteering as a chapter leader looks great on your resume

08/15/2026

Hi Chapter Members,
Nominations are now open for chapter officer roles for the upcoming year!
You don’t need to have prior experience. You don’t even need a credential. You just
need a willingness to lead, grow, and be part of something bigger than yourself. Not
ready to take that leap yourself? Nominate someone who is!
Remember: These volunteer leadership roles aren’t just a great line on a resume.
They’re a powerful way to gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and strengthen
your skills.
Roles available include (starred roles are required to keep a chapter open):
*President (credential required)
*Vice President (credential required)
*Secretary
*Treasurer
Education Officer (credential required)
Member Development Officer
Details about the ballot and how to submit your vote will be shared soon. If you have
questions about what each position does, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to
chat!

Brittney Anderson, President
[email protected]


Amber Simon, Vice President
[email protected]

Rashelle Hammons, Secretary
[email protected]


Lewanda Teehee, Education Officer
[email protected]

Shamil Glass, Education Officer
[email protected]

Charlene Cornell, Treasurer
[email protected]

Local chapters of AAPC are essential in setting the standard of
professionalism and higher education through a community setting, while
developing personal improvement and strong networking opportunities

AAPC Mission Statement

Our mission is to advance the business of healthcare by providing
professional training, industry-standard certifications, and comprehensive
solutions to individuals and organizations across medical coding, billing,

auditing, compliance, and practice management
Local AAPC Chapter Officers Mission
Advance the careers of AAPC's Healthcare Professionals by
● Providing a networking platform
● Delivering affordable CEU
● Encouraging personal development
● Facilitating certification
Benefits of Being an Officer

● Chapter officers can earn rewards packages with exclusive products designed for
officers only. For meeting five core chapter responsibilities from Jan 1-Dec 31
● Each officer from local chapters that qualify may purchase registration for
AAPC’s annual or regional conferences at a discounted price during their year of
service.
● Chapter officers will receive free entries to our two local chapter seminars each
year
● Officer reward
●Volunteering as a chapter leader looks great on your resume


Together, we shape the future of our chapter.
Warmly,
Amber Simon, CPC-A, Vice President
Tahlequah, OK AAPC Local Chapter

08/13/2026

Please Join us August 13th 5:00pm-6:00pm Central time for Chapter Leadership Information Session. Learn how you can become a part of your chapters hive.

AAPC Chapter Leadership Informational Session!
Virtual session and Q&A
August 13th 6-7pm Eastern - 5:00-6:00pm Central
Registration Link:

Interested in becoming an AAPC Chapter Leader? Join this online informational session to learn what the role involves, the responsibilities and benefits of serving, and how you can make an impact in your local professional community. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about....