FYI.

As a point of clarification - I know that at least for the North Central Branch of NASW, you don't have to be a member to attend the meetings...so if you are curious, come on out!

Jacki

Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506

304-293-3501, ext. 3109
fax:  304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website:  http://wvsioa.org
WVU Division of Social Work Website:  http://socialwork.wvu.edu



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Dear Colleagues in NASW West Virginia,
     Below you will find important information about a Summit to discuss services to military personnel, their families and veterans, as well as about upcoming NASW local Branch meetings in North Central West Virginia and the Charleston area.
     In addition, we remind you that the Chapter Bylaws revisions are available for your review by visiting our website at www.NASWWV.org 
     Thank you for your attention, and also for the good work you do every day on behalf of our profession and those we serve!
     Sincerely,
     Sam Hickman, ACSW, Executive Director

SUMMIT
When Our Military Members Deploy: Supporting WV Military Members and Their Families
Monday, June 11th and Tuesday, June 12th
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location: Blessed John XXXIII Pastoral Center, 100 Hodges Road, Charleston, West Virginia

Purpose: Designed to assist "helping professionals" and communities to be better prepared to connect prior veterans and returning veterans and their families to needed services in West Virginia. Increase awareness of available resources within a community, as well as developing ideas, strategies and other mechanisms to advocate and ensure information reaches our West Virginia veterans and families.

The Summit will feature Major General Allen E. Tackett, Army National Guard, The Adjutant General, Chaplain, Lt. Col. Charles E. Woods, CISM  Instructor, Chief , Crisis Intervention, and Barbara Kincaid, MSW.

The Summit will also feature workshops, panels, and speakers addressing the following areas: stress management, substance abuse prevention and treatment, children needs, and financial counseling and financial support.

Sponsored by West Virginia Council of Churches.
Special thanks to Advisory Council "When Our Military Members Deploy", and to The Claude E. Benedum Foundation
For more information contact: 
Rev. Ricardo Flippin 304-344-3141 or [log in to unmask] 
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NASW LOCAL BRANCH MEETING INFORMATION:

NASW Capitol Branch - Charleston Area

Members - Capitol Branch - NASW - WV and potential members:

Please note that the next meeting of the Capitol Branch of the NASW WV will be on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Davis Child Shelter at 1145 Greenbrier Street. 
Directions are available on the Chapter website at www.NASWWV.org 
Thanks!
Elena Bailey, MSW
Case Manager
Office:  304-342-2059
Cell:    304-415-2619
Fax:    866-734-7532
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NASW North Central Branch - Clarksburg, Fairmont, Morgantown Areas

The May 8, 2007 North Central Branch meeting was held at 6:30 at the Department of Health and Human Resources in Fairmont. NASW WV Executive Director Sam Hickman, ACSW was our guest speaker for the meeting. There was discussion on a number of topics:

--Medicare reimbursement for Clinical Social Workers
--NASW WV staffing
--Legislative Interim Committee meeting on Rule Making - For example, whether WV DHHR should remain exempt from promulgating rules concerning public assistance program services and administration
--Recruiting new members
--Proposed Chapter By-law changes
--Scope of Practice for Social Workers

UPCOMING MEETINGS - Also at WV DHHR in Fairmont (directions available on Chapter website at www.NASWWV.org): 

June 12: Program Meeting - There will be a presentation on Sharpe Hospital, its services and admission procedures. 

July 10: Business Meeting - we will discuss projects we want to take on and how we can assist with the NASW management institute, Sept. 20/21 in Morgantown. (No CE hours earned by attending this meeting)

August 14: Program Meeting - Melissa Brunner, from Try Again Homes, will be presenting on the trip she made to Peru to work with underprivileged children there.

Paula J. Taylor, MSW, LGSW
Interim Community Services Manager
Marion/Monongalia District
(304) 363-3261 ext.200


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