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Board Meeting 9/15/06
Present::
Brian Osborne,
Brett Simmons Poza, David Webster, Marcia
Webster, Maria Restropo-Toro, Paul Ottenstein,
Bob Schueler, Margaret Jordan, Susan Abbott, Lyn
legere, Clara Carr, Will Buckley, Steve LaMaster,
Deborah Delman, Mary Gregorio, Gail Blakely,
Kerri Kuklentz
Not Present: Diane Gould
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Approval of June
meeting minutes
Motion made and
seconded to approve minutes
August meeting there
was no quorum
Lyn gave a summary
of August’s meeting
USPRA Report
Neil
Adams asked USPRA to collaborate as a partner for
upcoming “quality chasm report.” A benefit of Neil’s
work illustrates the importance of person centered
care, and area that we can assist with improvement
is acknowledging the field of psychiatric
rehabilitation and assist in implementing recovery
oriented ideals and language.
A lobbyist for
Public Affairs has been chosen for USpra
Membership is an area of need. Susan suggested that
next meeting membership set up a report for the
board.
Conference
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proposals had been received for the conference. The
conference committee will meet after the board
meeting to identify which workshops will present.
A
workshop for CPRP would be offered. Due to the
proximity of the conference it was decided to plan
to hold off on adding workshops using the curriculum
for this year, but began to strategize a plan for
the next conference.
There
was discussion of moving the conference to Spring so
people could attend both the MASSpra conference and
the NYAPRS. NYAPRS applied for a SAMSHA grant to
hold a multi- state conference. This would be a
topic requiring more discussion at a later time.
Isaiah Uliss
Criteria
Deadline was extended to next Friday (9/22/06). Bob
wanted to nominate Deborah. Lyn was going to also be
nominated. Bob will send out an email to the
membership noting the extension of the deadline as
well as an email to the board to vote for all
official nominated candidates and has asked that all
board members email him their vote.
Membership
Mary
informed the board that there are four agencies that
are considering joining USpra
Regional conversations will continue
after October. Supported education will be the next
topic. Attendance ranges from 10-50 people. Future
sites of regional conversations could be Pittsfield,
Worcester, and/or Franklin.
Public Policy
There
were 2 curriculum meetings. Dates and instructors
were identified for each class for this 14 week
pilot, including a built in snow day. Steve and Lyn
will be the co-lead instructors. Classes will be
held in Worcester - the location TBA.
Approval of ordering Pratt& Gill books for use by
the students was motioned and seconded
The
curriculum committee’s first meeting included Pat
Nemec who suggested many helpful tips for teaching
the curriculum. Lyn will prepare notes of that
meeting for the instructors.
Website is up and running somewhat. Paul is able to
post. People who are willing to participate in
teleconference with Ralph Reade to make decisions
about what is on it, how to make it look will be
much appreciated. Paul, Mary, Marcia and Brett
volunteered to be part of a teleconference which
Margaret will set up
Meeting Time/Day
Change
Meeting time will be changed to 2nd
Friday with Advocates availability of the room. Next
meeting will be held on 11/10/06 if change is
possible.
Meeting will start at 9:30 promptly until 11:15.
Committees can then meet from 11:30-12:30.
Treasurer’s Report
Brian
tallied MASSpra’s funds to $16,319. There was a
donation from MBHP, Toby Fischer and Baycove. $620
paid to Ralph Reade for the website design. Gayle
states Tunefoolery was paid, but there needs to be
follow up on this. Now that there is some money it
makes sense to identify areas we may want to put
money into. Board approved Treasurer’s report.
Strategic Planning
November we will review old strategic plans to look
and review our progress.
MBHP
conference will be April 25 at the DCU center
Thank
you Clara for the space!
Next Meeting:
November 10, 2006
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