General membership in the corporation is open to all residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough (verified by voter registration and/or mailing address within the Borough), who are 18 years of age or older; without regard to citizenship, race, sex, age or religious preference; who apply for membership; pay annual membership fees; and comply with the Corporation Bylaws and Regulations made pursuant thereto. Annual membership fees are currently assessed at $5.00 per calendar year which, when paid and accepted, allows the individual to vote in corporate membership elections and run for and hold a position on the Board. To become a member of VHA, fill out this Membership Application.

Our Bylaws provide for a Board of Directors comprised of twenty (20) elected members divided into two boards, the Association Board with fifteen (15) elected members and the Operating Board with eight (8) elected members, three (3) from the Association Board, three (3) from the general membership and two (2) from Valley Hospital's active medical staff. Directors on the Association Board are elected for a three-year term. Operating Board members elected from the Association Board and General Membership are elected for a five-year term and Operating Board members elected from the Valley Hospital Active Staff are elected for a three-year term.

Click here to review the Proposed Changes to VHA Bylaws.



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