Region One
Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Yamhill, Polk, Lincoln and Benton Counties
Region Rep:
- Dawn Williamson - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
District:
Region Two
Multnomah, Clackamas & Washington Counties
Region Reps:
- Daren Ford - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Rebecca Williams - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Elaine Charpentier-Philippi - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Susanna Rempel - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
District:
Region Three
Lane, Linn, & Marion Counties
Region Rep: Graciela Molina Dacker - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Districts:
Region Four
Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson & Josephine Counties
Region Rep: Victoria Bones - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Districts:
Region Five
Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco & Wheeler Counties.
Region Rep: Gary Smith - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Districts:
Regions and Districts
Region 1
Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill Counties & Multnomah, Clackamas,
West of the Willamette River
Region Reps
- Elizabeth Stuart - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Meghan Thivierge - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Chareundi Van-Si - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
District
- North Coast
Region 2
Multnomah & Clackamas Counties
East of the Willamette River
Region Reps
- Catherine Beckett - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Donald Didier - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Sara Westerfeld - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
District
- Metro
Region 3 Benton, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Polk, & Marion Counties
Region Rep
Dennis Heath .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Region 4 Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath & Lake Counties
Region Rep
Victoria Bones .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Region 5 Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Malheur, Morrow,
Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco & Wheeler Counties.
Region Rep
Jo Ella Anglin .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of NASW Oregon are elected officers who provide key leadership and assist in the growth, strategic planning and overall success of the chapter. If you are interested in learning more about open positions and the benefits of being a board member, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Lisa Bates, President
Lisa has been a mental health specialist for more than a decade at the Pacific Academy School where teens (ages 13-19) with a range of emotional disorders are treated, educated and served. She also works with the Providence Cancer Program as a group facilitator and she continues to be an on-call oncology social worker.
Marc Andrews, President-Elect
Marc has a Portland private practice, focusing on providing mental health and counseling services to gay men. He has over 25 years of experience in administration, clinical supervision, agency planning and direct service. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work and Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management. He currently serves on the Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council.
Pauline Jivanjee, Vice President
Pauline is the associate dean for academic affairs at PSU’ School of Social Work. She has been a PSU instructor for 20 years and before that she worked as a social worker for 10 years. She has served as an NASW Oregon Chapter regional representative and board member. She currently chairs the chapter’s Social Work Reinvestment Initiative Task Force.
A. Bethprana Novi, Secretary
Bethprana is a clinical social worker in private practice in Northeast Portland. She specializes in serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and has over seven years of experience from providing mental health services at the Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center. She has worked with Child Welfare, TANF case management, homeless shelter programs, group homes, and mental health case management in the past 16 years. Beth focuses on bringing social work values of advocacy and social justice into her private practice.
Don Schweitzer, Treasurer
Don has worked in the field of social work for over 12 years, including working as a mental health therapist for the severely and persistently mentally ill; a drug and alcohol counselor for adults transitioning out of incarceration; a community organizer; and the director of housing and shelter programs for both adults and runaway and homeless youth. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Pacific University in Forest Grove.
Amy Reynolds, Treasurer Elect
Amy has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children (ages 4-20) and their families with an extensive background in community and school-based mental health services. Her experience includes residential and day treatment programs. She currently works at Pacific Academy, an alternative school serving middle and high school student needing mental health supports.
Dawn Williamson, Region 1
Dawn is a licensed clinical social worker with a strong generalist base. She has a private practice in Dundee, specializing in the area of trauma and loss with both children and adults. She is an adjunct for PSU and also works at Linfield College. Her interests include international social work both on a micro level and a macro level.
Daren Ford, Region 2
After graduating from PSU with his MSW in 2008, Daren found a passion for working with people in the grasp of addiction and mental health disorders. He is currently the intensive outpatient counselor for the Native American Rehabilitation Alliance of the Northwest Inc, working providing drug/alcohol and mental health counseling for Native Americans.
Rebecca Williams, Region 2
Rebecca currently works as an inpatient social worker, serving veterans of all ages at the Portland VA Medical Center. Her background also includes medical social work and serving the aging population. Prior to graduate school, she led a program funded by the Gates Foundation called The NYC High School Choice Program. While in graduate school at PSU, she was an active member of the the Student Affairs Committee.
Elaine Charpentier-Philippi, Region 2
Elaine recently graduated from Pacific University’s BSW program. Her experience includes research and implementation of a program for her capstone that studied the contribution that the natural environment can play in overall wellness. Her future goals include pursuing a graduate degree in social work with a focus on community-based practice.
Susanna Rempel, Region 2
Susanna is a dual MSW and MPH student at Portland State University. She completed a field placement at the NASW Oregon Chapter, where she was deeply involved with the Social Work Reinvestment Initiative.
Graciela Molina Dacker, Region 3
Graciela has practiced social work for more than 29 years. She currently has a private practice, focusing on the Hispanic community. Her background includes medical social work/discharge planning, detox unit, psychiatric state hospital, and director of an outpatient drug and alcohol setting. For 10 years, she implemented a family program for the homeless living in shelters in NY. In Salem she worked for the Benton County Health Center, serving the Hispanic community.
Victoria Bones, Region 4
Victoria is a patient advocate for a regional trauma center, and she has a private practice. She has been a longtime advocate for children and families, as well as adults. She is serving her second term as a regional representative on the board and is active with the Rogue Valley District.
Gary Smith, Region 5
Gary’s distinguished social work career spans almost 37 years since graduating with an MSW from PSU. His background includes serving as the community mental health program director for Multnomah, Tillamook and Deschutes counties. He also served as an elected member of the Beaverton School District. Gary was honored in 1998 as a co-winner of the Oregon Social Worker of the Year Award. Since 2009, he has been the Central Oregon site coordinator for the PSU School of Social Work Distance Option campus.
Sara Jackson, MSW student
Sara is a student in the PSU School of Social Work. She is interested in criminal justice, immigration/cultural responsiveness and policy development. She is a member of Engineers Without Borders where she headed the community health committee. She is currently the lead research assistant on a research study through the PSU communications department.
Robin Davis, BSW student
Robin is a student in the PSU School of Social Work. Her professional goal is to work with marginalized communities in order to find meaningful ways to empower them and provide them with the tools and resources that will promote self-advocacy. She has volunteered as GED and ESL tutor and in many capacities with individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families.
Vote in Chapter Elections
Click here to vote in the statewide NASW Oregon Chapter election, which closes June 8. You must be a current chapter member to vote. Please have your membership number handy as you will need it to vote.
You will be voting on the following:
Secretary, Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (One position)
Susanna Rempel
David Sant
Region 2 Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (Two positions)
(Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties)
Marni Doerfler
Lindsey Matson
MSW Student Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2013 (One position)
Jonathan Levine
BSW Student Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2013 (One position)
Jennifer Buck
Cindy Simmons
2012 Election Timeline
April 9:
Secretary announces preliminary slate and petition process to members via Web site and all member mass e-mail.
April 9-May 8:
Petition period for nominations
May 4:
Postcards mailed to non e-mail members to announce online elections and Web site link for voting
May 10-June 8:
Voting online
June 11:
Votes tallied
June 15, 2012:
Summer issue of The Nexus publishes online and carries announcement of newly elected members
Chapter Elections
Chapter Online Statewide Elections Now through June 8
Click here to vote in the Chapter online election. You must be a current chapter member to vote. Please have your membership number handy as you will need it to vote.
You will be voting on the following:
Secretary, Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (One position)
Susanna Rempel
David Sant
Region 2 Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2014 (Two positions)
(Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties)
Marni Doerfler
Lindsey Matson
MSW Student Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2013 (One position)
Jonathan Levine
BSW Student Representative, Board of Directors, 2012-2013 (One position)
Jennifer Buck
Cindy Simmons
2012 Election Timeline
April 9:
Secretary announces preliminary slate and petition process to members via Web site and all member mass e-mail.
April 9-May 8:
Petition period for nominations
May 4:
Postcards mailed to non e-mail members to announce online elections and Web site link for voting
May 10-June 8:
Voting online
June 11:
Votes tallied
June 15, 2012:
Summer issue of The Nexus publishes online and carries announcement of newly elected members
Memorial Service for Dr. Kristine Nelson Set May 20 at PSU
A memorial service for Dr. Kristine Nelson, Dean Emerita of the PSU School of Social Work, will be held Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. in Room 75 at PSU’s Lincoln Hall with a reception following at PSU’s Simon Benson House. Read more ..
Legal Issue of the Month
Read about legal topics relevant to your social work practice.
Chapter honors Nancy Koroloff with Lifetime Achievement Award
Click here to read more.
Legislative Session Focuses on Budget
Click here to read a preliminary synopsis of the 2012 legislative session.
The Nexus Newsletter is Out
Click here to read The Nexus spring newsletter in PDF.
New Continuing Education Programs Approved by NASW Oregon
Click here for the most up-to-date listing of continuing education programs approved by NASW Oregon.
Events and Conference Planning Committee
Contact: Delmar Stone, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Finance Committee
Chair: Don Schweitzer, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Contact Us
Telephone: 503-452-8420
Toll free in Oregon: 888-842-8420
Fax: 503-452-8506
2929 SW Multnomah Blvd., Ste 204
Portland, OR 97219
Delmar Stone, Executive Director, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Debra Feammelli, Assistant Executive Director, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jane Kusyk, Program Coordinator, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
What does a social worker do? What are the qualifications and requirements associated with being a social worker? The predominant social work degree for NASW Oregon licensed social workers is a master’s degree Who receives help from social workers? What does the National Association of Social Workers do? What are the NASW core values? How do I find a social worker to provide assistance? How do I contact NASW Oregon? 2010-2011 Leadership Roster
July 10th, 2010 - Orientation & First Meeting of FY 10-11 July 2010 Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 2010-2011 Leadership Roster
July 10th, 2010 - Orientation & First Meeting of FY 10-11
Information Date: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Board Meeting Agenda Information Date: Saturday, May 15th, 2010 Board Meeting Packet Additional reference handouts State of the Association - Presentation by Betsy Clark at ALM 2010 February 2010 Information Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 Board Meeting Packet Agenda (revised 2-23-10) Additional Handouts National Memo on NASW Legal Structure Information Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009 Board Meeting Packet Agenda Information Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2009 Board Meeting Packet Agenda NASW Oregon Chapter invites outside individuals, groups and organizations to submit endorsement requests to our Board of Directors. We consider each endorsement request on a case-by-case basis. Requests will be reviewed and responded to within 30 business days. Please complete the form below to submit your request. Please copy and paste the form into a new document to submit it electronically.
2010-2011 Leadership Roster
Information Date: Saturday, June 19th, 2010 Board Meeting Packet Materials Agenda
Chair: Casadi Marino, LCSW, CADC III Membership: Network members must be NASW members in good standing with experience or interest in the mental health and/or addiction treatment systems. Members should be prepared to serve for a minimum of one year. Advisors to the network need not be NASW members but must have experience or standing to lend to the network’s efforts. The network will conduct business on an ongoing basis by email and will meet in person at least twice a year. NASW Oregon is launching a statewide speakers bureau. The objective of this speakers bureau is to educate the general public, other professionals, and students about the social work profession and to recruit new social workers. Presentation topics will vary depending on the audience’s/speaker’s interests. As part of the presentation, speakers will also have the opportunity to share their own story/experiences with audiences. Why get involved with the NASW Speakers Bureau? What are the requirements for getting involved? Requirements for Speakers:
Is there anything else I should know? Become part of the Speakers Bureau and inspire/educate others by sharing your story and knowledge of social work! To apply for the Speakers Bureau, please fill out the application here (link). If you have any questions, please contact NASW at 503-452-8420 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Request a SpeakerFrequently Asked Questions
Professional social workers are qualified by education and training to help people and families
navigate life’s choices. They assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives,
deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems.Professional social workers are on the frontlines, responding to human needs such as aging and end-of-life issues, homelessness, poverty, family break-up, mental illness, physical and mental disability, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence, disaster relief, and much more.
In order to be called a “professional social worker” in Oregon, a person must have earned a social
work degree at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral levels, and completed a minimum number of
hours in supervised fieldwork.
in social work (MSW). 79% of active practitioners have an MSW as their highest degree, 12% have a
bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), and 2% have a doctorate in social work (PhD).
At some point, virtually everyone will need the help of a professional social worker. NASW Oregon
members are there to meet this need with expertise, dedication and ethical practices. Nationally and in Oregon, professional social workers are the nation’s largest provider of mental health services. They provide more mental health services than psychologists and psychiatrists combined. While many professional social workers work directly with clients, others conduct research, identify social problems, and advocate for policy solutions. Social workers’ services are especially crucial for disaster relief efforts. More than 40% of all disaster relief mental health volunteers trained by the American Red Cross are professional social workers.
NASW promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work. NASW also advocates for
policies that enhance the well‐being of individuals, families, and communities.
NASW’s Oregon Chapter was founded in 1971 and now has 1,800 members. It is a state chapter of
the NASW, the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with
145,000 members.
NASW Oregon members adhere to the values, principles and standards set forth in the NASW Code
of Conduct. Professional social workers are committed to social justice. They serve the underserved,
empower the weakened and assist people in crisis. They are sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity
and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty and other forms of social injustice.
Individuals can search for social workers based on geographic, specialization and other requirements
by going online to: http://www.helppro.com/nasw/basicsearch.aspx
Phone 503-452-8420; toll free in Oregon: 1-888-8428420
2929 SW Multnomah Blvd., Suite 201
Portland, Oregon 97219
Facebook: “NASW Oregon Chapter” | Twitter: @nasworegon
The executive director for NASW Oregon is Delmar Stone.
NASW 2010-2011 Board of Directors
Reference Documents
2009 Volunteer Reimbursement Form
FY 09-10 Budget
Online Board Manual2010-2011 Board Meeting Dates
September 24th-26th, 2010 - Board Retreat (Menucha Retreat Center, Columbia Gorge)
November 20th, 2010 (2929 SW Multnomah Blvd., Portland, OR)
February 5th, 2011 (Location TBD)
May 14th, 2011 (Location TBD)
July 9th, 2011 (Location TBD)Board Meeting Packets
Time: 9:30-Noon - New Board Orientation
Noon-3:00 - All Board members
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Room 1702, NE Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
July 10, 2010 PacketNASW 2010-2011 Board of Directors
Reference Documents
2009 Volunteer Reimbursement Form
FY 09-10 Budget
Online Board Manual2010-2011 Board Meeting Dates
September 24th-26th, 2010 - Board Retreat (Menucha Retreat Center, Columbia Gorge)
November 20th 2010 (2929 SW Multnomah Blvd., Portland, OR)
February 5th 2011 (Location TBD)
May 14th 2011 (Location TBD)
July 9th 2011 (Location TBD)Board Meeting Packets
July 2010
Time: 9:30-Noon - New Board Orientation
Noon-3:00 - All Board members
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Room 1702, NE Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Packet
May 2010
May 15th Minutes - Word format
May 15th Minuets - Pdf format
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Room 1027 (Main Hospital Entrance / East Wing), NE Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Agenda (Draft_5-12-10).pdf
February 2010 Minutes
Quarterly Board Reports
Bylaw Amendment Proposal
FY 10-11 Draft Budget
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan - Year End Notes
Outgoing Executive Director Report (2006-2010)
Strategies 360 Proposal
New Chapter Brochure (Draft 5-12-10)
2010 SWR Taskforce Retreat Notes
Newer Professionals Survey Highlights (Draft 5-12-10)
Newer Professionals Initiative Logic Model
NASW Oregon High School Brochure
NASW Speakers Bureau Outreach Flyer
Oregon Social Work Fact Sheet
NASW Speakers Bureau
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Good Samaritan, GSMB Building 2 (2nd floor conference room), NW Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1096 (#17 - next to parking structure #2)
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
November 7 2009 Minutes
Aging Network Report
Ethics Committee Report
Legislative Committee Report
Past Presidents Council Report
FY 09-10 Budget Modifications February 2010
Membership Trend Information from National Office
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan
November 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Room 1075, Portland
Parking: Structure #1 (enter through main hospital entrance)
Directions: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=78
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
September 2009 Minutes
Board Reports - November 2009
Audit Proposal
SWPAC Revised Bylaws 11-09
OADP Supporting Organization Request
2009 Board Retreat Evaluation Summary
Endorsement Request Form
Endorsement Review Guidelines
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan
SWR 2009-2010 Action Plan
July 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Board Orientation), Noon - 4:00 p.m. (Board Meeting)
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Room 1077, Portland
Parking: Structure #1 (enter through main hospital entrance)
Directions: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=78
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
May 2009 Minutes
Board Reports
New 990 Governance Policies
NASW Sexual Harassment Policy
Revised Chapter Bylaws (6-2009)
Proposed New Chapter Region Map
2009 Legislative Session Recap
FY 08-09 Board Action Plan - Summary of Accomplishments
FY 08-09 Diversity Plan - Summary of AccomplishmentsRosanne Cullen, BSW Student Rep
Endorsement Requests
All endorsement requests should promote the mission and vision of NASW, while also coinciding with the policy statements outlined in Social Work Speaks. The policy statements contained in Social Work Speaks are set with the parameters for NASW positions and actions on a broad range of public and professional issues.NASW 2010-2011 Board of Directors
Reference Documents
Volunteer Reimbursement Form
Online Board Manual2010-2011 Board Meeting Dates
July 10th, 2010 - Orientation & First Meeting of FY 10-11 (Location TBD, Portland)
September 24th-26th, 2010 - Board Retreat (Menucha Retreat Center, Columbia Gorge)
Remaining dates will be scheduled at the July meetingBoard Meeting Packets
June 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon (orientation for new members); Noon - 3:00 p.m. (board meeting)
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Lorenzen Center, Room 1702, 2801 N. Gantenbein Portland, OR 97227
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Minutes May 15th, 2010
2010 Board Retreat Invitation
2010 Retreat Registration form
2010 Retreat Assumption of Risk form
Retreat - Directions to Menucha
Personnel Policy - Proposed Revisions
Volunteer Travel Policy - Proposed Revisions
NASW Media Training PowerPoint June 2010
Media Training - Key Messages
Audit Bid - Richard Winkel, CPA
Bylaws Amendment Proposal Cover Letter
Bylaws Amendment Proposal FormMental Health Network
Contact info: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Mental Health Network is a standing body of the NASW Oregon Chapter. As such, it is accountable to the board of directors.
Network Charge: The Mental Health Network is committed to furthering issues of diversity, inclusion, social justice, and competency in the mental health and addiction treatment service systems. The network provides a forum for support of social workers and allies working or volunteering in the field. The network is invested in coalition building, system reform, and strengthening the voices of the service providers and recipients in the larger community.
First Year Tasks: Plan one networking event that includes free CEUs.
Sponsor a mental health diversity workshop
Reach out to the media by publishing one print editorial
Continue to grow the committee in terms of membership, advisors, and
potential coalitions NASW Oregon Chapter Speakers Bureau
As a speaker, you will:
High schools, colleges, universities, organizations, and citizens may request a speaker for a social work presentation. To request a speaker, please fill out a speaker request form.
| Speakers Bureau Application form | Request a Speaker form |
NASW 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Reference Documents
2009-2010 Leadership Roster
2009 Volunteer Reimbursement Form
FY 09-10 Budget
Online Board Manual
2009-2010 Board Meeting Dates
July 18th, 2009 (Emanuel Hospital, Portland)
September 13th, 2009 (McMenamin’s Grand Lodge, Forest Grove)
November 7th, 2009 (Emanuel Hospital, Portland)
February 27th, 2010 (Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland)
May 15th, 2010 (Location TBD, Portland)
June 19, 2010 New ED Interviews (Location TBD, Portland)
July 10th, 2010 - Orientation & First Meeting of FY 10-11 (Location TBD, Portland)
September 24th-26th, 2010 - Board Retreat (Menucha Retreat Center, Columbia Gorge)
Board Meeting Packets
May 2010
Information
Date: Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Room 1027 (Main Hospital Entrance / East Wing), NE Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1091
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Packet
Board Meeting Agenda (Draft_5-12-10).pdf
February 2010 Minutes
Quarterly Board Reports
Bylaw Amendment Proposal
FY 10-11 Draft Budget
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan - Year End Notes
Outgoing Executive Director Report (2006-2010)
Strategies 360 Proposal
New Chapter Brochure (Draft 5-12-10)
2010 SWR Taskforce Retreat Notes
Newer Professionals Survey Highlights (Draft 5-12-10)
Newer Professionals Initiative Logic Model
NASW Oregon High School Brochure
NASW Speakers Bureau Outreach Flyer
Additional reference handouts
State of the Association - Presentation by Betsy Clark at ALM 2010
Oregon Social Work Fact Sheet
NASW Speakers Bureau
February 2010
Information
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Good Samaritan, GSMB Building 2 (2nd floor conference room), NW Portland
Map: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=1096 (#17 - next to parking structure #2)
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Packet
Agenda (revised 2-23-10)
November 7 2009 Minutes
Aging Network Report
Ethics Committee Report
Legislative Committee Report
Past Presidents Council Report
FY 09-10 Budget Modifications February 2010
Additional Handouts
National Memo on NASW Legal Structure
Membership Trend Information from National Office
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan
November 2009
Information
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Room 1075, Portland
Parking: Structure #1 (enter through main hospital entrance)
Directions: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=78
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Packet
Agenda
September 2009 Minutes
Board Reports - November 2009
Audit Proposal
SWPAC Revised Bylaws 11-09
OADP Supporting Organization Request
2009 Board Retreat Evaluation Summary
Endorsement Request Form
Endorsement Review Guidelines
FY 09-10 Board Action Plan
SWR 2009-2010 Action Plan
July 2009
Information
Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2009
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon (Board Orientation), Noon - 4:00 p.m. (Board Meeting)
Location: Legacy Emanuel Hospital, 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave., Room 1077, Portland
Parking: Structure #1 (enter through main hospital entrance)
Directions: http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=78
Notes: Continental breakfast & lunch will be provided
Board Meeting Packet
Agenda
May 2009 Minutes
Board Reports
New 990 Governance Policies
NASW Sexual Harassment Policy
Revised Chapter Bylaws (6-2009)
Proposed New Chapter Region Map
2009 Legislative Session Recap
FY 08-09 Board Action Plan - Summary of Accomplishments
FY 08-09 Diversity Plan - Summary of Accomplishments
FY 08-09 Board Packets
May 16, 2009 Board Packet
- Agenda May 16, 2009
- February 2009 Minutes
- Committee-Council-District Reports
- Draft 09-10 Budget (5-6-09)
February 7, 2009 Board Packet
- Agenda
- November 2008 Minutes
- Quarterly Reports
- 2009 Chapter Diversity Plan
- FY 08-09 Modified Budget
- FY 08-09 Modified Budget With Notes
- FY 08-09 Action Plan
- Rogue Valley District Report Feb09
November 8, 2008 Board Packet
July 12, 2008 Board Packet
- Agenda
- May 2008 Minutes
- Rogue Valley District Report
- Revised Personnel Policy
- Affiliated Volunteer Groups Policy
- Affiliated Volunteer Groups Policy
- FY 08-09 Budget
Strategic Plan
Each year, the NASW Oregon Chapter Board of Directors updates the Chapter’s Strategic Plan to include goals related to growth in the areas of membership, diversity, and revenue as well as broader goals related to the Social Work Reinvestment (SWR) initiative in the areas of advocacy, public education, workforce development, research, and stakeholder engagement. To carry out the strategic plan, the Board and SWR Taskforce adopts a fiscal year action plan to carry out prioritized tasks.
The 2011-2012 updated strategic plan will be developed in the fall.
Board Meetings
Minutes go here
North Coast
Attention!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
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Metro
District Chair:
Daren Ford - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Benton/Corvallis
District Chair:
Lu An Carone - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
541-758-3139
Capitol
District Chair:
Dave Olson - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
503 588-3600
Central Coast
Attention!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
If interested in getting involved, Please contact the Chapter Office
503 452-8420
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Lane
District Chair:
Gina Tormohlen - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Central Oregon
ATTENION!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
If interested in getting involved, please contact the Chapter Office.
503 452-8420
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Douglas
ATTENTION!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
If interested in getting involved, please contact the Chapter Office.
503 452-8420
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North Eastern
ATTENION!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
If interested in getting involved, please contact the Chapter Office.
503 452-8420
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Klamath Falls
District Chair
Michele D. Malott
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Columbia Gorge
District chair
Jo Ella Anglin
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Central Coast
ATTENTION!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
If interested in getting involved, please contact the Chapter Office.
503 452-8420
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Capitol Area
District Chair
Dennis Heath
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or 503 580-8540
Metro
District Chair
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Aging Network
Co-Chair: Sally Stevens, LCSW
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Co-Chair: Shemaya Blauer, MSW
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Please contact the Chair or call 503-452-8420 if you are interested in learning more about this group and to find out about upcoming meetings.
Rogue Valley
District Chair
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South Coast
ATTENION!!
District chairs and local volunteers needed.
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Lane County District
District Chair:
Erica Freeman Hernandez
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Corvallis
District Chair:
Lu An Carone
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or 541 758-3139
NASW Oregon Chapter Online Board Manual
National NASW Information
- Overview of NASW
- NASW Bylaws
- National NASW Governance
- NASW Policy Statement Abstracts (2006-2009)
- Social Work Congress (2005) - Imperatives for the Next Decade
NASW Oregon Chapter Information
- FY 09-10 Budget
- 2008-2009 Strategic Plan
- 2009 Chapter Diversity Plan.pdf
- 2006 NASW Oregon Chapter Region Map
- Proposed New NASW Oregon Region Map (7-1-2010)
- NASW Oregon Chapter Mission Statement
- Nasw Oregon Chapter Bylaws (Proposed - 2009)
- Volunteer Conduct Policy
- Volunteer Travel Policy
- Affiliated Volunteer Groups Policy
- NASW Oregon Chapter Personnel Policy
- NASW Sexual Harassment Policy
- Executive Director Job Description
- Program Coordinator Job Description
- Administrative Assistant Job Description
Board of Directors Information
- Board code of Conduct Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Board Job Descriptions
- Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards
- Fiduciary Responsibility of Nonprofit Board of Directors
- Introduction to Roberts Rules
- Robert’s Rules Parliamentary Motions Chart
- Evaluating Your Organizations Financial Health
Misc. Governance Documents
- Standards for Chapter Operations
- Chapter Personnel Standards
- Procedures for Professional Review
- Standards for Chapter Nominations & Elections
- Model Chapter Bylaws
- 2008 PACE Operations Manual
- Model Executive Director Employment Contract
- Sample Executive Director Evaluation Form
- National Insurance Coverage for Chapters
Websites
- National NASW
- NASW Foundation / National Social Work Public Education Campaign
- NASW Assurance Services
- NASW Center for Workforce Studies
- Help Starts Here
- Social Work Reinvestment Initiative
Maternal Child/Health Network
Chair: Anna Black
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Please contact the Chair or call 503-452-8420 if you are interested in learning more about this group and to find out about upcoming meetings.
Social Workers Political Action Committee (SWPAC)
As the political arm of the NASW Oregon Chapter, the Oregon Social Workers Political Action Committee (SWPAC) is committed to brining the voice of social work to the Oregon Legislature. During election cycles, SWPAC conducts interviews with candidates and we find out where they stand on issues that we care about, such as mental health, health reform, funding for human services, revenue reform, civil rights, and criminal justice reform.
Through these efforts, SWPAC also eduates candidates about the social work profession, our values, and our priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
To get more involved with SWPAC, please contact or call the NASW Oregon Chapter office: at 503 452-8420
Committee Chair: Elaine Charpentier-Philippi
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Support Our Political Action Committee!
By pooling small contributions from social workers across the state, SWPAC is able to give modest, but significant, campaign assistance to targeted candidates who support social work issues. To do that, SWPAC needs your help.
Donate now and get every cent back! In Oregon, individuals can give up to a total of $50 per year (couples filing jointly $100) to political action committees, and get every cent back when they file their taxes.
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Nominations and Leadership Identification Committee
Committee Chair: Krista Nelson
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PR & Marketing
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Ethics Committee
Committee Chair: Marc Andrews
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Please contact the Committee Chair or call 503-452-8420 if you are interested in learning more about this committee and to find out about upcoming meetings.
Authorization and Accountability:
The Ethics Committee is a standing committee of NASW Oregon Chapter. The Ethics Committee is accountable to the Board of Directors.
Purpose:
· Educate members about the Code of Ethics and ethical practice.
· Assist members in the use and application of the Code of Ethics.
· Provide a forum to explore ethical issues for social work practitioners via informal consultation.
Members, Terms, and Criteria:
The Ethics Committee meets every other month, with additionally scheduled meetings as needed. Committee members must be a member of NASW in good standing with experience and or specific interest in ethics, and prepared to serve for a minimum of one year. Due to the potentially sensitive nature of ethical inquiries, Committee members agree to confidentiality for those members seeking consultation.
Responsibilities:
· Respond to inquiries from members and chapter staff.
· Describe purpose of committee as stated above to all callers and inquiries.
· Document inquiries and outcome of consultation.
· Refer to State Licensing Board as appropriate.
· Communicate to the Board of Directors regarding activities of the committee.
Diversity Taskforce
Committee Staff: Delmar Stone, Executive Director
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Continuing Education Committee
Committee Chair:
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Please contact the chapter at 503-452-8420 if you are interested in learning more about this committee and to find out about upcoming meetings.
Committee Charge/Purpose
Authorization and Accountability:
The Continuing Education Committee reports to the Oregon Chapter NASW Board of Directors. The Continuing Education Committee is a board-established committee.
Purpose:
The NASW Continuing Education Program certifies post MSW level workshops, conferences, or seminars that contribute substantially to social work knowledge in all areas of practice. The goal of the program is to encourage the continuing education of all social workers throughout the State and to establish a professional standard of excellence in those continuing education offerings which are beyond the Master’s level of training.
Members, Terms, and Criteria:
The committee will consist of six members, board appointed, representing a diversity of practice settings (public and private, private practice, community agencies, healthcare, etc). Attempts to have geographical representation will be made as well. The committee will recruit members and make recommendations to the board regarding new members.
Committee members must have email accessibility as the majority of the committee work is done by email. Members must also make a minimum of a one year commitment, be willing to attend committee meetings when held (approximately 2 times per year or as needed), must be an NASW Oregon chapter member, and be willing to occasionally serve as the committee representative to Board meetings.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Follow program application review process as a basis for determining eligibility for Continuing
Education credits.
2. Review all applications in a timely manner and provide input regarding approval. The intention is
to provide feedback to applicants who submit a complete application within 2 weeks. Feedback to
the committee chair from members is requested within 7 days of receipt of copies of the
application.
3. Respect the diversity of educational needs of social workers in considering requests for approvals.
4. Provide updates regarding committee activities to the Chapter Director and to the Oregon
Chapter NASW Board of Directors. A committee representative will attend Board meetings.
Practice Councils & Networks
NASW Oregon Chapter Practice Councils are recognized as member-initiated groups based on a practice specialty, social issue, or other area of interest, that wish to meet regularly to plan organized activities, programs or services on behalf of NASW Oregon Chapter. Peer Groups/Networks are less formal member-initiated groups that wish to meet regularly for the sole purpose of networking.
Click on the links below to find out more about the following opportunities for getting involved. Council/Network members must be NASW members in good standing.
A peer network for members in aging practice settings to plan events, network, share ideas, referrals and resources.
A peer network for members to network and share policies and procedures related to maternal/child issues and provide CE opportunities.
A standing body of the NASW Oregon Chapter. Committed to furthering issues of diversity, inclusion, social justice, and competency in the mental health and addiction treatment service systems.
Private Practice Network
A peer network for members in Private Practice to network and share ideas, referrals and resources. This network is currently inactive. If you are interested in reactivating the network and are willing to help coordinate it, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503-452-8420.
Interested in Establishing a New Practice Council or Network?
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 503-452-8420.
Review Criteria for Affiliated Volunteer Group Proposals
Committees & Taskforces
NASW Oregon Chapter Committees conduct business in the areas of governance, policy, programs/services and revenue and are recognized as standing committees of the Board of Directors. Joining a Committee is a great opportunity for networking, leadership development, professional growth and helping to strengthen the Chapter.
Click on the links below to find out more about the following opportunities for getting involved. All Committee Members must be NASW Members in Good Standing.
Continuing Education Committee
Meets mostly via email to review request for NASW approval for continuing education events for social workers in Oregon.
A newly reactivated taskforce with the goal of promoting and integrating diversity within NASW Oregon Chapter’s activities, program planning, allocation of resources, and governance.
Reviews common ethical concerns/dilemmas and provides consultations to members. Also plans educational events related to ethics and responds to complaints against NASW members.
Events & Conference Planning Committee
Responsible for planning the NASW Oregon biennial conference, keynote events and other NASW Oregon sponsored workships.
Responsible for the oversight of the fiduciary needs of NASW Oregon Chapter, including preparation of the Chapter’s annual budget and monitoring investments.
Proactive in advocating for social work/social services concerns. Works with the Chapter lobbyist in determining legislative priorities, drafting legislation, planning the biennial legislative day of action, and monitoring bills and testifying during session.
This Committee is responsible for engaging in activities to increase and retain NASW membership in the state.
Nominations and Leadership Identification Committee
Responsible for identifying members to run for the NASW Oregon Chapter Board of Directors for Oregon Chapter; determines the elections slate each year. Also responsible for nominating members from Oregon to run for national leadership positions.
Social Workers Political Action Committee
SWPAC endorses and makes financial contributions to state-level candidates who support social work issues, helps to elect social workers to political office, and aims to mobilize the NASW Oregon membership to vote and let them know who our endorsed candidates are.
Dennis Heath, Region III Representative
After graduating from Portland State, I went to a Lutheran Seminary in Dubuque, IA. I was there for six years. I had a couple of parishes in the midwest. I then attended Kansas University, and received my Masters in 1971. I worked at a Mental Health Center in Kansas City, Mo. I then came back to Oregon and worked with persons with DD at Fairview. I am serving on the board to give back to NASW for the many opportunities given to me.
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Sara Westerfeld, Region II Representative
I’ve been a member of NASW since 2004. In my current position my goal is to create an environment of participation and involvement among members. I look forward to meeting you at one of our monthly Metro Networking nights and acting on behalf of your concerns and interest.
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NASW Membership Advantages
As a social worker, you face difficult challenges every day. You work hard to improve the lives of your clients and help them confront and resolve their personal dilemmas and cope with loss and change. You are a skilled professional who helps people help themselves by providing useful information and a wide range of resources available for those in need. This requires access to cutting-edge ideas, current information, and high-quality resources to be familiar with all of the available resources for your clients.
Your NASW membership entitles you to a wide variety of benefits and special offers that range from business services that save you time and money to publications and programs that can help advance your career.
NASW Opens Membership to Other Professionals
For the first time in the 55-year history of the NASW, exclusive member benefits, once offered only to degreed social workers, are now available to anyone with an interest in the profession, the people we serve or the issues we face. Case managers, guidance counselors, community health workers, mental health counselors, family counselors, group therapists, and educators are invited to join NASW. Professionals employed in any social service or related position are welcome.
Associate members have full access to the member-only section of the NASW Web site with countless resources, including practice briefs, standards for social work practice and the most current research from the Social Work Policy Institute.
Recruit A Member Campaign
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The rules are simple:
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3. After we confirm the new member, we enter you in the raffle.
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NASW
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW), founded October 1, 1955, is the largest and most recognized membership organization of Professional social workers in the world. Representing more than 145,000 members from 56 chapters in the United States and abroad, the Association promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and advocacy.
The NASW Oregon Chapter is a state chapter of the NASW. It was founded in 1971 and now has 1,800 members.
Mission Statement
- To promote the quality of social work practice in the United States through services to individuals, group and communities.
- To further the broad objective of improving conditions of life in our democratic society through utilization of the professional knowledge and skills of social work and to expand through research the knowledge necessary to define and attain these goals.
- To provide opportunity for the social work profession to work in unity toward maintaining and promoting high standards of practice and of preparation for practice and toward alleviating or preventing sources of deprivation, distress, and strain susceptible to being influenced by social work methods and by social action.
- To promote diversity, inclusion, cultural competency, and social justice.
The association shall at all times recognize and carry out a threefold responsibility: (1) to promote activities appropriate to strengthening and unifying the social work profession as a whole, (2) to promote the sound and continuous development of the various area of social work practice whereby the profession contributes to the meeting of particular aspects of human need, and (3) to promote efforts in behalf of human well-being by methods of social action.
NASW Oregon Chapter
Our office is located at:
2929 SW Multnomah Blvd, Suite 201
Portland, OR 97219-2457
Tel: 503-452-8420
Fax: 503-452-8506
Toll free in Oregon: 1-888-842-8420
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Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday
About NASW
The National Association of Social Workers, founded October 1, 1955, is the largest and most recognized membership organization of Professional social workers in the world. Representing more than 150,000 members from 56 chapters in the United States and abroad, the Association promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers.
NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and advocacy.
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