By David C. Johnson, ACPE President

In Charlotte it is hot and humid and we are in the midst of a drought. There are those pop-up showers in the afternoon that just increase the humidity. We are in the "Dog Days of Summer." For most of us these are the hottest days of the year. You certainly do not want to go out and do much of anything. Our desire is to stay cool and do little. Staying cool, drinking iced tea and swinging in a hammock is what life is all about. OK, welcome to my fantasy.

Most of us are also in the "Dog Days of CPE." We are finishing our summer units, coming to the end of residency yearlong programs while beginning to organize our programs for the next year. It is a busy if not a somewhat hectic period where many also hope for a time of vacation.

ACPE is busy also. The task forces that were organized around this time last year are gaining momentum as they move toward their deadline of presenting a final product at our 2016 annual conference.

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By Ute Schmidt, 2015 Annual Campaign Chair

Summer Greetings! CPE summers are often filled with intensity, awesome learning and transitions. You may be winding down a summer unit, a residency, preparing for a well-deserved vacation or for retirement. It is a good time to take a moment to reflect on what you are grateful for this summer. As many of your students have given much to your hospitals and other organizations, we invite you to consider honoring their contributions by donating to the Annual Campaign. Many of you have remembered lovingly Karrie Oertli by giving to the Annual Campaign. I cannot think of a better way to honor Karrie and her wonderful work in ACPE, and thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness.

In our Annual Campaign work we have had another lively conference call with the regional champions, generating new ideas to engage all of you in the Holy Work of supporting our association. We also welcome Renita Mercado-Heinzl as the new Champion for the South Central and Southwest regions into our midst! Please join us in welcoming Renita and sharing in the momentum from our Annual Conference in May when we were re-energized for our work. As of today we have raised close to $23,500 in contributions, and have almost doubled our number of monthly supporters!! Will you help us reach our goal of 100% member participation by supporting the Annual Campaign? Thank you all for sharing your generosity and commitment with ACPE.

Deadline to Declare:  September 8, 2015

Deadline to Postmark/Upload Materials:  October 13, 2015

Subcommittee Meeting Dates:  November 14-18, 2015

Declarations must be sent to Certification Chair Osofo Atta and Certification Coordinator Sheilah Hawk. Instructions for uploading materials will be posted on Certification webpage mid-August.

The hotel has been overbooked the last few meetings. Make your reservations today! Marriott Courtyard Decatur, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.

November 14-18, 2015

Marriott Courtyard Decatur   

130 Clairemont Avenue

Decatur, GA 30030

Reserve your hotel room online to receive the meeting rate. Contact Clark Pearson, Communications & Conference Coordinator, to be added to the roommate blog.

Those serving on a board/commission/committee should contact their chair for meeting agendas including beginning and end times. Airfare and travel must be purchased 28 days prior to the beginning of your meeting. Consult the Finance Policies and Procedures for complete guidelines. 

On July 8, 2015, nearly 100 CPE students and supervisors from all over the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia gathered for the annual CPE Day - a day of service, community, and education. CPE centers represented included the Atlanta VA Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Care and Counseling Center of Georgia, Northeast Georgia Health System, Spiritual Health at Emory Healthcare, and The Training and Counseling Center at St. Luke's.

Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) helped host and organize the event. As the first food bank in the nation, ACFB is now the model for food banks around the country, distributing more than 60 million pounds of food each year to more than 600 non-profit agencies in the community.