NEVADA PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
April 27, 2010
Board Members Present & Location:
Lawrence Sands, DO, MPH – Las Vegas
Marena Works MSN, MPH, RN – Carson City
Robert Brunner, PhD – Reno
Mary Anderson, MD, MPH - Reno
Larry Weiss, PhD – Reno
Louise Helton – Las Vegas
Mary Wherry, MS, RN – Carson City
Board Members Absent:
Larry Curley
Romaine Gilliland
Trudy Larson, MD
Craig Ganger, CPA
Jose Melendrez, MSW
John Packham, PhD
Casey Strachan
NPHF Staff Present & Location:
Rota Rosaschi, Executive Director – Carson City
Jenny Jarvis, Health Information Manager – Carson City
Linda Mercer, Executive Assistant – Carson City
Deborah Laza, Office Assistant – Carson City
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Item 1 -Welcome and Roll Call:
At 3:05 p.m. Dr. Larry Sands, President, called the meeting to order and proceeded with introductions and
roll call. Dr. Mary Anderson advised the Board she was serving as proxy for John Packham, giving her
two votes. At the conclusion of roll call, it was determined there were only seven (7) available Board
votes and eight (8) was required for a quorum. It was suggested the Board proceed with agenda items that
provided updates only and required no action.
Item 5 – Update on NPHF Website:
Rota Rosaschi discussed the various links on the website. NPHF will eventually assume full responsibility
for website updating. The conference registration link enables people to both register and pay on-line.
Payments are processed through PayPal which transfers conference registrant data into an excel sheet.
NPHF converts the data into a participant sign-in sheet for the conference. There is some fine tuning that
needs to done but the on-line registration process is a time saver. Casey Strachan coordinated the official
announcement of the new website with National Public Health Week through “E Blasts”. Ms. Rosaschi
received positive feedback from various health agencies regarding the website. A representative of St.
Mary’s Hospital discovered they have common interests with the Foundation and thought they could
develop a good partnership with NPHF. Some Board members still need to provide a short biography and
picture for the website.
Item 6 – Committee Updates and Discussion:
Members were directed to the draft of the NPHF Strategic Map and the Goals were reviewed by each
group:
Group A (1) - Marena Works read the goal & objectives and asked for input from the Board.
Discussion ensued about combining a couple of the objectives together, and changing the Goal
wording slightly. Rota Rosaschi contacted a grants writer and hopes he will be able to assist the
Foundation with development of boiler plate language for grant applications whether they are
federal, state, local, or other source. His fee has not been determined which may become a factor
as to whether he can be used. She also talked about the importance of financial participation of
the Board; this is often crucial in applying for grants from other foundations.
Group B (2) - John Packham, Group Leader, was unavailable. Dr. Sands read the goal. The
Board shared some thoughts regarding using the website to disseminate and promote the
Foundation; i.e. identify goals, share projects. The Board opted to limit the discussion since
representatives of Group B were not present.
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Group C (3) - Dr. Anderson reviewed the goal with the Board. Tools for Nevadans could
include education, email blasts, connecting people (social networking). Ideas for the objectives
include identify areas of greatest need, select target areas & resources that go with it, ensure
NPHF can support areas of greatest need, develop programs to support target areas; see website
communityhealth.hhs.gov which provides an overview of key health indicators for local
communities (link should be on NPHF website). Use of NPHF website is important for all items;
should be a more interactive education tool. Louise Helton stated it is also important to use the
website to identify successes.
Group D (4) - Dr. Sands reviewed the goal and objectives. There was a brief discussion
with a recommendation to outline the specifics of “engagement”. An additional objective was
identified; achieve 100% participation by Board members in making an annual financial
contribution to NPHF.
A teleconference was scheduled for June 4 at 9:00 a.m. for further discussion and development of goals
and objectives for the Strategic Map. Rota Rosaschi informed the Board that Mary Wherry arrived and a
quorum was now present. Dr. Sands directed the Board‘s attention to agenda items requiring action
beginning with Item 2.
Item 2 – Approval of Previous Minutes:
The Board reviewed meeting minutes from October 21, 2009, January 20, 2010, February 5, 2010 and
March 5, 2010. Dr. Anderson identified errors on page 5 of the January 20th minutes. There were no
other changes or corrections. Dr. Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes, as amended. Marena
Works seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the minutes as corrected.
Item 3 – Treasurer’s Report:
The Board received the 2010 first quarter financial reports. Rota Rosaschi reviewed the financial
statements with the Board. She identified the money in the Foundation’s Money Market savings account,
noting the limited amount of interest the account is earning at this time. Ms. Rosaschi stated she is
discussing alternative investment possibilities with the Board’s treasurer, Craig Ganger, CPA, that would
enable the Foundation to earn a higher rate of interest without any risk to the principal. Ms. Rosaschi
informed the Board; 1) NPHF is preparing for the annual audit, 2) the auditor will prepare the 990 Tax
Reports that are due in May, and 3) the new budget will be ready for the next Board meeting on July 21st.
There was a brief discussion regarding previous late reimbursements and whether that was resolved. Ms.
Rosaschi directed Board members to the Aging Report in the financial packet, noting the reimbursements
are up-to-date. There were no other questions. Mary Wherry made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s
Report and Louise Helton seconded the motion. The Board unanimously approved the report.
Item 4 – Executive Director’s Job Description & Work Performance Format:
The Board reviewed the proposed Executive Director’s job description and work performance evaluation
form. Both documents are required for United Way accreditation. With respect to the job description, the
Board had no additions or corrections. Louise Helton made a motion to approve the job description as
written and Mary Wherry seconded the motion. The Board unanimously concurred. The work
performance evaluation form was opened for discussion. The evaluation format was borrowed from
Great Basin Public Health Leadership Institute. There were no additions or corrections. Louise Helton
made a motion to approve the work performance evaluation form and Marena seconded the motion. The
Board unanimously concurred.
Item 8 – Program Update:
Ms. Rosaschi provided the following information to the Board:
 Nevada Public Health Association’s annual conference is September 30 – October 1 at UNLV, in
the Stan Folton Building.
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
May 14th, Mike Willden, Director of the Department of Health and Human Services will discuss
the Department’s reorganization and budgets, and the plan for implementing health care reform.
At the conclusion of Mr. Willden’s presentation there will be a brief discussion on the formation
of the Health Care for Nevadans Coalition in preparation for the legislative session. Statewide
video-conferencing is available.

An UNR Public Health major student viewed the website & noticed the work NPHF is doing.
She expressed an interest in working with us. She has a class that requires 270 hours of public
health internship. She is meeting with John Packham and Mary Anderson. If it works out, she
may help us reach some of the goals & objectives set by the Board.

NPHF, through its Statutory Rape Education grant, will hold a conference in Las Vegas on May
19, 2010 at the Tuscany. Registration & information is on the website. Topics include
motivational interviewing, assisting clients with co-occurring disorders, & suicide prevention.

Ms. Rosaschi introduced Debra Laza to the Board. Ms. Laza is serving as Office Assistant for
NPHF through the work experience program with JOIN (Job Opportunities in Nevada). She will
be working at NPHF through June of this year.
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NPHF only has a couple of ongoing grants. The Statutory Rape Education grant with the Welfare
Division was renewed. However, via the Governor’s directive, the grant was reduced. Ms.
Rosaschi is continuing to work with the Health Division to identify roles for NPHF. Ongoing
discussion continues with cultural & linguistic program development and possibly a continued
relationship with the Diabetes program. One important Diabetes grant activity for 2009-10
included sending a letter & survey to all dentists & hygienists (approximately 3500) regarding the
link between diabetes & oral health and seeking their participation in the statewide Diabetes
Network. The DCFS grant will likely continue into SFY 2011-funding negotiations continue.
Item 9 - Announcements:
None
Item 10 - Old and New Business:
Old Business: None
New Business:
 Include website & new mission statement on NPHF letterhead.
 Send all attachments to Board members in one email; perhaps a link on website for Board
members for all meeting information accessed by a special password.
 Is it possible for website to auto generate email reminder to Board members regarding new
meeting information.
 Reminder: Teleconference Board meeting is June 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss goals &
objectives.
 The next video-conference Board meeting is July 21, 2010 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
As there was no other old or new business, Louise Helton made a motion to adjourn and Mary Wherry
seconded the motion. The Board unanimously agreed. The meeting officially adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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