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Greetings!
We hope you are enjoying your summer! If you attended the July Membership Meeting, thank you for being accomodating with the parking situation. |
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AUGUST MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
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Minneapolis Senior Worker's Association
Thursday, August 27, 2009
2:30 pm Registration/Networking
2:45 pm Business Meeting
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn
TOPIC:
Vulnerable Adult Act
Presenter: William Brown, Esq
William Brown is a graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law. He is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, member of the Elder Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association and Vulnerable Adult Committee Member of the Elder Law Section.
Program Overview and Objectives:
- Identify key indicators of elder abuse and the proper authorities to contact for suspected elder abuse
- Understand the Vulnerable Adult Act including its origin and legislative updates
- Share case law updates
*Call the MASWA Program Co-Chairs: Kay Johnson, North Memorial Home Health and Hospice 763-520-4280 or Virginia Kafer, 612-419-9759 with questions related to this program.
LOCATION:
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Contact: JoAnn Buytendorp 612-920-2030
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| PRESIDENT'S MONTHLY NOTE |
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Hello fellow MASWA members!
Here we are in August! It seems like summer just started and yet in the Sunday sale fliers we are encouraged to think back to school. Well, the board went "back to school" in July with the annual retreat. This year at the retreat we discussed ways we can serve you, our members, better. Some of the things we are looking at this year is a revamped Spring Luncheon (our annual meeting), the future of our organization and its reach in the community and where we may be able to help our greater community with donations. In the past we have made donations to Meals on Wheels, a senior food shelf and Gifts for Seniors. We are hoping to be able to continue that this year as well.
Keep an eye out for a survey arriving in your e-mail inbox in the next few months. We are hoping that you will share your thoughts and insights with us in an effort to improve your organization and better meet your needs. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Enjoy the remaining days of summer.
Loretta Stinson
President
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| FEATURED BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH |
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Kristin Kopp - Nominating Committee
 Kristin Kopp, CSA, President/Founder of At Home Solutions, LLC (AHS), was elected to the MASWA Nominating Committee for the 2009-2011 term. She has over 20 years of Social Service experience serving children/adults with special needs, families in crisis and seniors. Her past positions include working at Fraser, Christian Appalachian Project, Merriam Park Community Services and as Business Administrator for St. Francis de Sales in St. Paul. She is passionate and committed about serving seniors, adults with disabilities and their families with dignity and compassion through AHS' programs which were launched over 3 years ago. Kristin currently sits on the Community Board of the Edina Southdale YMCA, is Vice President of the BNI Fireside Chapter and volunteers with the Edina Meals on Wheels program. In her "spare" time, she enjoys boating, going on motorcycle trips, playing tennis, hiking and spending time with her family including her 11 nieces and nephews. |
| COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE - Education Outreach |
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Attention MASWA Members:
Sending your kids back to school? The Community Liaison Committee needs your help!
The Minneapolis and St. Paul Senior Workers Association have a joint committee to establish connections with area high schools, community colleges and universities. Our committee of diverse senior workers is available to present at career days, job fairs, speak to classes, student associations, etc. Our goal is to educate students on the need for professionals in the aging field. Our presentaiton topics include (but are not limited to) aging demographiscs, diverse professions in the aging field, educational paths to careers in aging, and the importance of networking in today's economy.
The committee is asking you to send us your school contacts (teachers, guidance/career counselors, faculty) who may be interested in having us come talk to students. Please send your educational contacts to George Lane at glane@eldercarecc.us or call 612-695-2770. |
| ANNUAL EVENTS |
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Mark your calendars for this fabulous annual event:
Fall Aging Conference
Thursday, October 29
Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center
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