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FLORIDA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Agenda Items November 1, 2012
Venue: Nova Southeastern University
Tampa, Florida
Members Present: Kurt Hubbard, Elena Vizvary, Debbie Misrahi, Debbie Murphy-Fischer, Deborah Oliviera,
Brent Cheyne, Sara Jane Crowley, Marsha Shuford, Cathy Peirce, Shirley Esse, Ric Carrasco, Pam Levan, Debbie
Reber
Regrets: Sue Garrette, Sara Mazzoni
Topic
1:20-1:25
1:25-1:30
1:30-1:35
1:35-1:45
Assessment/Discussion
Roll Call
Meeting called to
order at 1:20 Rules
of the Day
Minutes
Appointments and
AOTA Alt.- S. Guerette
Resignations
appointed; Sanctioning
Chair- S. Guerette
appointed
Member Concerns
Coordinator- Sarah
Mazzoni appointed.
RR’s- C. Peirce identified
potential member
Recommendation/Action
Responsible Party
& Target Date
D. Misrahi
K. Hubbard
Accepted on line
All Board Members
C. Peirce will follow up to K. Hubbard
determine membership
C. Peirce
B. Cheyne announced
current RR’s and openings
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1:45-1:50
1:50-2:00
2:00-2:15
2:15-2:25
Reports- President
interested in taking over
Region 9 position
(Central West).
Reviewed current Board
openings. SJ Crowley
recommended voting
positions be filled first
then to target non-voting
members.
Conference Schedule
Appointments
Job Target Contract- K.
Hubbard spoke with
Allison (at Job Target). K.
Hubbard discussed
benefits/ downfall of
moving to Affiniscape. SJ
Crowley deposited
$2800 check from Job
Target yesterday. Job
Target offered to
develop widget on FOTA
page. Benefits of Job
Target is the integration
with Member Clicks
Administrative AssistantD. Murphy-Fischer-Spoke
K.Hubbard
Motion made by E.
Vizvary to stay with Job
Target, Seconded by D.
Murphy-Fischer, motion
passed.
Ad Hoc committee will
develop job description,
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with CPA (Sue Sutton) to
develop rough draft of
wages/hours. CPA will
charge FOTA $100 per
month to process
payroll. AA fee would be
$300/week;
approximately $12,000
per year. Expenditure
doable if position
generates revenue.
K. Hubbard discussed
benefit of position as
Board members would
be free to develop
interaction with
community and perform
Board functions.
SJ Crowley mentioned
“board fatigue” calling
for additional support
from paid employee. SJ
Crowley, E. Vizvary
discussed concern over
CPA fee plus confidence
in S. Sutton. B. Cheyne
brought up fact that
wage, FOTA member in
good standing. K.Hubbard
appointed himself, RR ( S.
Esse), and D. Oliviera (
Gov’t. Affairs
Coordinator).D. MurphyFischer will develop
budget.
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2:25-2:35
2:35-2:45
-Vice President
FOTA has 696 inactive
members. Budget needs
to be added to salary.
Executive Board will be
responsible for vetting
process. E. Vizvary
motion to move ahead
with development of job
description and budget,
D. Oliviera seconded,
motion passed.
Strategic Plan (2014)R. Carrasco and
K.Hubbard have
discussed plan to update
SP.R. Carrasco
recommended a “retreat
format” during which
team focuses on update.
SJ Crowley
recommended specific
individuals (R. Carrasco
and C. Gwin). SJ Crowley
recommends S. Mazzoni
be part of team as she is
new to FOTA leadership.
CE Renewal Procedure
K. Hubbard will meet with
R. Carrasco in Tampa
during NSU Institute
weekend (February 2013)
and identify other
members for team.
E. Vizvary will send FAQ
E. Vizvary
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E. Vizvary ( as FOTA
contact for CE Broker).
OT up for renewal in
February. During
renewal process, OT will
be notified that all CEU’s
be entered in database.
No OT will be able to
renew license unless
CEU’s are registered with
CE Broker. E. Vizvary
read notification from CE
Broker (see attached).
2:45-2:50
2:50-3:00
sheet to B. Cheyne to post
in FOCUS / open access
on website as community
service and to B. Ingram Rice and L. Gonzalez to
discuss during Rules and
Laws course.
Break
Conference 2012 FinalC. Peirce will be awarding
E. Vizvary reviewed
awards for student
Conference program and posters
logistics for registration
tomorrow. Food menu
for 11.2.12 (beverages
and granola bars for
Institute participants
only). Evening program
at Sheraton- Presidential
Reception, membership
meeting, keynote
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3:00-3:05
3:05-3:15
speaker and FLOTEC
gathering. Student
posters will be at hotel
(45 student posters and
6 professional posters). 6
pm FLOTEC meeting in
same room as student
poster. 5:30-6:30 cash
bar.
Dinner at Sheraton will
be after Board meeting.
172 practitioners and
245 students registered.
Institutes – 65
registered.
M. Shuford updated on
FOTA Booth- raffle for
2(OT and OTA) one year
membership, 1- free
conference membership,
2- wine baskets, and sign
up for volunteer
opportunities. Winners
will be sent text message
at 3:30 for voucher pick
up at 4:00.
Conference 2013
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3:15-3:20
update- Beach theme
will be used at FOTA
2013 booth. M.B CraigOakley and
LLC’s .
Hilton possible hotel
venue ($99 per night),
conference venue TBD
with Daytona State
College a possibility for
Saturday use. No
keynote lined up yet.
Looking for options.
Possible keynote
speakers- Amy Lamb,
Jenny Stoffel, Chris
Metzler, Tim Nanoff
from AOTA.
Sale of items by students
at Conference- E. Vizvary
was approached by local
universities to allow
student groups to sell
merchandise. D.
Murphy-Fischer
discussed taxation issue
and recommends
FLOTEC assume financial
E. Vizvary will contact
FLOTEC leadership to
suggest they provide
space for students to sell
merchandise. FOTA will
continue to provide free
vendor space. FOTA
recommendation would
be that schools are
limited to 2-3 locals and
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3:20-3:20
3:20-3:20
3:20-3:25
3:25-3:25
3:25-3:25
3:25-3:25
3:25-3:30
liability and to allow 2-3
local schools to sell
items.
Affiniscape follow up
Administrative Assistant
follow up
Sanctioning Chair
Silent Auction 2013- M.
Shuford will run raffle
which awards electronic
device (iPad). Funds will
be split 50-50 between
Myra Mc Daniel and Sue
Dudley funds.
Student Posters
Institutes
Fees for Students – E.
Vizvary recommends
items limited stationary
selling point not students
walking through crowd.
Covered above
Covered above
Ann Hull had resigned so SJ Crowley and C.
S. Guerette appointed as Peirce
Chair. S. Guerette has
resigned. SJ Crowley will
assume temporary duty
for November-December
then C. Peirce will assume
permanent duties January
2013. Current reviewers
will continue as usual.
Covered above
Covered above
Covered above
E. Vizvary and D.
Murphy-Fischer
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adjusting fees for
student presenters.
Discussed option for
offering one day
attendance.
Simulcast
3:30-3:40
3:40-3:45
-Secretary
3:45-3:50
4:05-4:15
Break
-Treasurer
Professional
Responsibility
Presentation
Silent Auction Updateno auction for 2012
Conference
Financial Report
Trial simulcast of one
course to be viewed in
Tallahassee
D. Misrahi will update
professional involvement
ppt
no auction for 2012
Conference
Hard copy of financial
report passed around.
Current income for 2012
$ 79, 942.78
Expenses not reflected
total expenses at
approximately $24, 100
Highest expense is
lobbyist
Conference is bulk of
income
L. Llorens fund currently
Debbie Misrahi
Debbie MurphyFischer
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4:15-4:16
4:05-4:10
Member Concerns
Awards &
Recognition
Announcement of New
Chair
at $8,687.90 (5% increase
based on profits). Ending
total -$127, 428.01 in
bank minus Conference
costs. DMF discussed
difference between 501
non-profits organizations.
Retrieval company
contacted certain Board
members who approved
company to retrieve lost
funds.
No report
Three awards for
Debbie Reber
members- Pam Shaffner,
Pam Levan and B. Cheyne.
Honorary membership- D.
Clark and J. Mosseau.
Membership in both
AOTA and FOTA
membership required. SJ
Crowley asked in web
master could add AOTA
number to profile page.
D. Reber in contact with
C. Cox in Jacksonville to
assume position.
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4:10-4:15
Membership Checks
FOTA&AOTA
4:15-4:20
Election 2013, Officer
dates of terms
4:20-4:35
Government Affairs
CE Broker update
Affordable Health Care
Act
SJ Crowley asked if web
master could add AOTA
number to profile page.
Call to AOTA will reveal
membership and B.
Cheyne will add AOTA
number to profile.
Dates for Board electionsJuly 2013- Treasurer elect,
VP elect, secretary due
July 2014, president July
2014
Covered
Stays law- FL has to catch
up, FOTA needs to insure
OT covered under
exchanges- to be big deal
next year after elections
Medicaid reimbursement
issues- therapists appear
to be adjusting to new
paperwork. D. Oliviera
and L. Gonzalez continue
to attend any Legislative
session pertaining to this
Rules on Practice Act
B. Cheyne
Deb Oliviera
D. Oliviera and B.
Cheyne
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4:40-4:45
Practice
4:45-4:
Web Master
4:50-5:15
5:15-5:25
FOCUS Editor
changes will be sent via
blast message
Schedule of PSC
12:30-1:30 in room
meetings; new Research Executive Board invited to
SIS; see B. Cheyne item
meet new members.
on SIS Chair access to
Introduced new Research
website
SIS- Kinsuk Maitra (FIU
Chair). Fall will be annual
full face to face meeting
with Spring distance
meeting date. New FW
Education SIS( Kathy
Sessler )
Student research
Previously mentioned in
opportunity
Daytona Board meeting
but student decided to
move in new direction.
update, new site content B. Cheyne provided
Brent Cheyne
demonstration on
updates to accessibility on
Board room page to assist
RR and Board members
SIS Chair access to site
Will be in servicing new
members during Nov. 2
round table meeting
Newsletter updateGuidelines posted on web Brent Cheyne
author guidelines
site
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5:25-5:30
5:40-6:00
AOTA
Representative
SIS Chairs could review
submitted articles
pertaining to their
respective practice areas
to assist Editor.
President will be involved
in editorial process.
Transition of new FOCUS B. Cheyne stepping down
Editor, developing role
as FOCUS Editor at end of
for board position which fiscal year. Job search to
would address
be started 11.12 and
advertising revenue
announced on website
and in FOCUS.
Growing OT/OTA schools K. Hubbard and SJ
in FL.
Crowley receive multiple
announcements from new
OTA programs. Discussion
regarding reaching out to
new programs especially
since these groups is
using FOTA website
material on professional
responsibility.
D. Murphy-Fischer
proposed FOTA develop
an educational event for
new program faculty. D.
All Board members
K. Hubbard
All Board members
Sara Jane Crowley
All Board members
will continue this
discussion on FOTA
discussion board.
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Misrahi proposed
contacting program
directors and offering
them a FOTA leader to
present on professional
responsibility.
6:00-6:10
Relationship between
FOTA/FLOTEC
5:35-5:40
Removal of AOTA Rep.
from FOTA Board
Review of agreement
between FLOTEC and
FOCUS reviewed by SJ
Crowley. Concern over
free table offered to
FLOTEC. Concerns over
president of FLOTEC not
being a FOTA member.
Concerns FLOTEC may be
using FOTA with no
reciprocal benefits. SJ
Crowley proposed FLOTEC
offer a discount to FOTA
members during FW
Coordinator courses.
Discussed changes
affecting AOTA based on
Washington DC
investigation of non-profit
groups. Organizational
K. Hubbard will
contact President
of FLOTEC (P.
Kasyan) to set up a
meeting to discuss
formalizing
agreement
between FOTA and
FLOTEC.
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chart re-vamped and
AOTA Rep. will be held
personally responsible for
all votes affecting AOTA.
RA Rep goal is to increase
state membership in
order to get another
Representative for the
state. Motion made by
AOTA and will go to
membership by May 1,
2013.
SJ Crowley made motion
to eliminate RA position
based on by-law change,
from voting Board
member, effective no
later than July 2013.
Seconded by D. MurphyFischer. Motion passed.
Adjourned at 6:10 p.m
Respectfully submitted by
Debra Misrahi, DrOT, OTR/L
Secretary FOTA