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Minneapolis Area Senior Workers Association Newsletter
February 2014
In This Issue
February Membership Meeting
President's Monthly Note
Exhibit Opportunities For Spring Luncheon
Annual Events
Membership Renewal for 2014
Quick Links
 
Issue: # 2February 2014


How have you been liking this winter weather? Thanks to the polar vortex, we have been experiencing record lows this year and we bet you are ready for warmer weather. Well, we have good news! We are busy getting ready for the Spring Luncheon so we know a change in seasons is right around the corner! We have a lot to look forward to this spring and hope to see you at the February membership meeting.
  

FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

 


Minneapolis Area Senior Worker's Association
Thursday, February 27, 2014
2:30 pm Business Meeting & Group Introductions
2:45 pm Networking
3:00 pm Presentation/Questions
4:00 pm Adjourn

TOPIC: 
"Spotlighting another member of the
dementia family: Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD)" 
  
Speakers:  Jayne Clairmont and Deborah Dolan 
  

As aging services providers, we understand that Alzheimer's is only one form of dementia but the most often diagnosed. Alzheimer's has become synonymous with dementia much like Kleenex is synonymous with tissues. But Frontotemporal Degeneration is not Alzheimer's disease. These two forms of dementia have different pathologies yet are not exclusive of one another. At onset, FTD's symptoms do not typically look like dementia leading to many cases of misdiagnosed behavioral issues.

  

Jayne Clairmont will speak to the physical aspects of FTD, and Deborah will lend her personal story of a life changing diagnosis for her and her husband, Todd. You need to hear what Jayne and Deborah have to share about Frontotemporal Degeneration.

  

Presenter Bios

 

Jayne Clairmont is a nationally recognized leader and consultant in providing care for those living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Jayne's focus and philosophy is an individual's quality of life should not end with a dementia diagnosis. Clairmont is the President and CEO of English Rose Suites, a proven and successful residential model for memory care, located in Minneapolis, MN. The effectiveness of this residential care paradigm has translated to the newest service now being offered by the company -- b¨home by English Rose Suites. b¨home is a Home Care Company, focused on offering the same superlative care for which English Rose Suites is known.

 

 

Deborah Dolan, MA, is the founder and president of Senior Life Transitions, LLC, a geriatric care management organization in the Twin Cities since 2002. Deborah serves as advocate, consultant and facilitator to seniors and their families as they navigate through the maze of aging services and resources. In 2011 Deborah's husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Degeneration. As Deborah and her husband move through the highs and lows of their journey, Deborah has turned her focus to building awareness around FTD.

 

     

MEETING LOCATION:  

Calvary Lutheran Church

7520 Golden Valley Road

Golden Valley, MN 55427

directions and parking info: 

Calvary Lutheran Church

 

Questions? Contact the MASWA Program Chair: Vicky Willcox, Marketing Director of the Colony at Eden Prairie, 952-828-9500.

  

Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.

Annual Membership fee $20.00 Guest fee $5.00

http://www.seniorworkers.org

  

   
PRESIDENT'S MONTHLY NOTE
 Beth Nemec

February is a month where I find myself very engaged in work and eagerly anticipating Spring. Kind of like the last push to get things done before I want to spend all of my time outdoors enjoying the warm weather. I have the same level of commitment to MASWA and want to finish strong with my term as president of MASWA. I am so excited to announce that we have voted in a new President Elect - Jenelle Boeckermann will be the next President of MASWA for 2014-2016! Jenelle has been on the board for many years as the chair for the Fall Aging Conference and has supported us with tons of time and talent and has a deep commitment to our organization. I will be continuing on the board in the position of Past President. I will also be working on the kinks in the website to be sure that is meeting our expectations as well as some internal processes to strengthen our infrastructure. We had a great turnout for our January meeting and hope to continue our positive momentum. So, think warm thoughts - Spring has to be on its way!!!   

   
Beth Nemec
President
  
EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPRING LUNCHEON

  

2014 MASWA SPRING LUNCHEON

Thursday, May 15, 2014        11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

AT THE SPRING LUNCHEON

 

ONLY TEN (10) VENDOR SPOTS AVAILABLE:         

$225.00 (one table + 1 free luncheon)

Extra Vendor attendees must pay the price of the luncheon. 

 

ONLY ONE (1) TABLE SPONSOR:  $400.00 (Can put a brochure or other marketing piece at each place setting + 1 free luncheon)

Extra Table Sponsor attendees must pay the price of the luncheon.

 

ONE SPEAKER SPONSOR:   $750.00  (Introduces the speaker - Name
on all marketing materials used to promote the event, one table +
2 free luncheons)

Extra Exhibitor/Sponsor attendees must pay the price of the luncheon.

 

 

TABLES AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE

 

WE MUST HAVE YOUR INFORMATION AND PAYMENT TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE.

 

Please send information and payment to:

 

        Linda Debner

        MASWA SPRING LUNCHEON EXHIBITOR

        12592-195th Ct NW

        Elk River, MN  55330

 

COMPANY NAME:____________________________________________________ 

 

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________

 

CONTACT PERSON:__________________________________________________

 

PHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON:_____________________________

 

EMAIL ADDRESS OF CONTACT PERSON:_____________________________

 

☐     Exhibitor - $225.00   (ONLY 10 Vendor Tables)  

                             

☐    Table Sponsor - $400.00

 

☐     Speaker Sponsor - $750.00

 

 If you need to communicate with Linda Debner, please email her at

 

debnerl@aol.com

 

MASWA will confirm receipt of your company information and your check.

 

YOUR CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

TO RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT TABLE OR SPONSORSHIP!

 

Register early, tables go rapidly.

 

ANNUAL EVENTS
 
Mark your calendars for this fabulous annual event:

Spring Luncheon

Thursday, May 15th

Metropolitan Ballroom

5418 Wayzata Blvd.

Golden Valley, MN  55416 

 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FOR 2014

 

Welcome back to all old members and welcome to new members who have joined our group this year!  We are happy to have so many professionals who are serving seniors join MASWA.  We hope you will benefit from our great speakers and from networking with other professionals in the industry.

 

If you joined and paid at the meeting, your membership is active, but you will need to go on the website and fill in your address, business type, and any other information that may be missing. This is very important for us to have when it comes time to mail paper invitations for any upcoming events.  Just sign in as a member and fill out the information. 

 

If you have not yet joined, it is not too late.  Just go on the website and sign up. You can pay online at the time you register.  Our meetings continue to be the fourth Thursday of the month with the regular location of Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley.  Check the website for speaker details.

 

We hope you enjoyed our first after meeting networking social at Schuller's Tavern on January 23. We hope to have future after-meeting events so would love your feedback.

 

Hope to see you all February 27!!

 

Click HERE to download instructions:  

 

Method 1:

Our web team just set the system to send another reminder email with a specific link just for you!  Following that link will allow you to quickly and easily renew your membership.  If you don't see this email in your inbox, you may want to check your spam or junk mail folder, as system generated emails sometimes get flagged as spam.

 

Method 2:

 

You can also renew your membership by logging in to the website.  Here's how!

  1. Login to the website at www.seniorworkers.org/login
  2. If you have forgotten your password, simply click the "Lost Your Password?" link under the login dialog box.
  3. You will be prompted to enter your email address.
  4. You will be sent a link via email to reset your password. The message will be from "WordPress" with a subject line of "[Senior Workers Sites] Password Reset". 
    If you do not receive this email please check your spam or junk mail folder.
  5. Once logged in, click on the "My Profile" link in the top navigation bar.
  6. You will now see your profile screen. From here, select the "renew" link in the My Memberships area at the bottom of the screen.
  7. Simply select renew membership and follow the instructions for payment!    

Membership is only $20 for the full year! Remember, as always, each membership is individual, not for a company.  We hope to see everyone in 2014!

 

 

Save 
  

 

Guests SAVE $5.00 - Bring a friend for FREE to the
next MASWA meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:30 pm at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley.   

    
Offer Expires: 2/27/2014