Dear Colleague:

The National Association of Social Workers, West Virginia Chapter. is pleased to announce our 22nd Management Institute & Fall Conference, to be held Thursday and Friday, September 25 & 26, 2008 in Morgantown. 

At the Institute, today's nonprofit administrators, managers, supervisors & practitioners will gain reliable information from experienced leaders to enhance their ability to deal with an ever-changing and complex management environment. The Institute offers essential skills, techniques and best practices to improve programs, meet personnel challenges, collaborate effectively, and work creatively in the challenging world of non-profit management. 

Schedule:

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Opening Plenary Session 

8:30 am: 
Safety Issues for Employers and Employees
Paula Taylor, MSW, LCSW, Community Service Manager, Monongahela and Taylor Counties, WV Department of Health and Human Resources

9:00 am-10:30 am: 
Panel Discussion: Current Health Care Reform Efforts in West Virginia
Distinguished panelists include Perry Bryant, Executive Director, West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, State Senator Jon Blair Hunter, and Renate Pore, Health Policy Analyst, West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy. 

10:45-12:15 pm: Concurrent Workshops

1:40-4:30 pm: Concurrent Workshops

4:30-6:00 pm
Examplar Reception
Celebrate the recipient of NASW WV's annual award for excellence in social work management, and receive program and policy updates from NASW WV and WVU Division of Social Work

Friday, September 26, 2008

8:30-11:30 am: Concurrent Workshops

1:00-4:00 pm: Concurrent Workshops

Concurrent Workshop: For complete workshop descriptions visit www.NASWWV.org or call (304) 345-6179. Workshops will provide skills and information regarding management, supervision, legal issues in employment, social work ethics, women and careers, and more.  

To Register Online: Use the link in this message or visit www.NASWWV.org to link to our secure registration service.

To Register: Complete a registration request or register online.  Indicate the workshops you wish to attend by checking the appropriate boxes or by utilizing the pull-down menus.  

ETHICS HOURS: The 3-hour ethics workshop on Friday afternoon applies to CE requirements for temporary license holders. 

Hotel Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ramada Inn Hotel at the special Institute rate of $72 per night (plus tax; available for nights of Sept. 24 and/or 25. To reserve a room call 800 834-9766. Reservation deadline: Sept. 10, 2007. 

Continuing Education: Offers up to 13 hours for WV social workers (#490013) & CACs and 12.5 hours for OH social workers (#RSX100401). Applications in progress for WV Licensed Professional Counselors and Attorneys (MCLE). Currently under review for WVU Nonprofit Management Certificate Program.  Many workshops are expected to qualify.

Sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers, West Virginia Chapter. For additional information call (304) 345-6279.


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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