At a glance
The purpose of the Watsonian Society is to unite PHAs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), and its predecessor organizations.
Objectives
- Contribute to the overall public health management excellence of CDC.
- Preserve the professional attributes of William C. Watson, Jr.
- Maintain professionalism and camaraderie among PHAs.
Each of our members contribute to the nation's public health in one way or another. We are the only organization that supports the role of public health advisors in achieving our nation's health goals.
Full membership is limited to current, former, and retired CDC employees in the GS-685 job series. Full members have all privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Honorary PHAs and other interested parties may be associate members but are excluded from voting or holding office.
Benefits of Membership
- Networking opportunities with PHAs across CDC & ATSDR
- Quarterly newsletters and periodic announcements of interest for PHAs
- Regular updates for CDC retirees
- Ongoing events include Banquets and Professional Development Summits
- Volunteer and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to support one another during important life events
- Opportunities for PHAs to meet and network.
Join
- Full Members 1-year dues: $15 and 3-years: $40.
- Associate members 1-year dues: $10 and 3-years: $25.
- Lifetime membership at the following ages:
- 52-59 – $225
- 60-69 – $150
- 70+ – $75
- 52-59 – $225
- We accept membership payments via the following methods:
- PayPal to arh123@gmail.com. Select friends/family and a description
- Cash App to $Watsonian1
- Venmo to @ARH123
- Transfer to the Watsonian Society CDC credit union checking account
- PayPal to arh123@gmail.com. Select friends/family and a description
- For more information, contact Abel Assefa
Watsonian Society Events
Content Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention