2018 IVRA MEMBER OF THE YEAR
This award, which was formally referred to as the Sally Misenheimer Award, was established by the executive committee to be awarded to a vital records employee that is a true advocate of vital records. We honor Sally’s memory with this award and her enthusiastic dedication to the advancement of vital records. Sally worked diligently to advance vital records and help all vital record employees realize the important of their roles.
Please take a few minutes to reflect upon your association with IVRA and submit the name of vital records employees who you believe would be a good candidate for Member of the Year. The nominee should be someone who displays passion for vital records is helpful and offers assistance to other members, is knowledgeable in vital records management and, most importantly, show Sally’s Loving and caring spirit.
2018 IVRA Member of the Year
Brianna Lerch- Tippecanoe County
Brianna Lerch
Office Manager/ Registrar/ Accreditation Coordinator
Brianna has been the Office Manager, Registrar and Accreditation Coordinator for the Tippecanoe County Health Department since 2014. Brianna started work in public health in 2009 at the Kosciusko County Health Department. She graduated from Purdue University in 2012 with Bachelors of Science in Public Health Promotions and a minor in Organizational Leadership Supervision. She is currently studying at Indiana University for a Graduate Certificate of Public Health Administration. Brianna has served as the 2018 Vice President of the Indiana Vital Records Association and will succeed to President for 2019. Brianna is a member of the Healthy Active Tippecanoe, Health Coalition and served as the Health Services Lead for the 2018 Convoy of Hope Greater Lafayette. Brianna is married and lives in Clinton County, Indiana.
IVRA “SALLY MISENHEIMER” AWARD WINNERS
The Sally Misenheimer Award was established in 2002. Dedicated and named in honor of this exceptional person, the “Sally Award” is presented annually to a member of the Indiana Vital Records Association who has contributed time and energy to the association and it membership. Because of her devotion to the IVRA, Sally Misenheimer a Vital Records Registrar with Monroe County was the first recipient.
Sally served as Vital Records Registrar for many years and was instrumental in organizing the Indiana Vital Records Association. She had a ge
nerous spirit and lively attitude. Filled with fun and sweetness that was Sally. She was a role model for many of us and dedicated member of IVRA. In 1992 Sally was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent treatment and remained cancer free for ten years. In February 2003, a relapse occurred causing her death.
Beginning at the Fall Conference of 2002, members were asked to contribute to the Make a Wish Foundation in honor of Sally Misenheimer. We now present a check in Sally’s Memory to the American Cancer Society each year at our Fall Conference.
Marlene Hoag-Wells County
Janet Westendorff-Allen County
Julie Bishop-Marion County
Reva Woods-Johnson County
Susan Green-Washington County
Alnita Stroble-Blackford County
Beth Glaze-Putnam County
Sarah Castillo-Allen County
Susie Horning-Shelby County
Kim Amrhien-Marion County
Mary Keltner-ISDH
Terri Cochran-Fayette County
Linda Gottschalk-Kosciusko County
Mary Whaley-Delaware County
Laura Rasch-Elkhart County
Deb Stevens-Adams County
Jennifer Utter-Fulton County
Barbara “Buffy” Fleace-Harrison County
Paula Hooker- Steuben County
Susie Horning- Shelby County
Brianna Lerch- Tippecanoe County