Panera Bread, Wexford
Deb Kulbacki, Acting President, called the meeting to order at 4:40 pm.
Attendees: Deb Kulbacki, Terri McGee, Elizabeth Nanni, Annette Karnash, Pam Toy, Gretchen Cararie, Linda Fevrier, Adelyn Rogalla
A. President’s Report
- Minutes never received from May Board meeting
- Terry Garcia will not be able to fulfill her commitment as WPADE president for this year.
- Website — Ellie Heidingfelder’s new address was given to all Board members. A discussion followed on the Board’s interest in the possibility of a membership survey on the usefulness of the website. Deb will follow-up with those who handle the server.
- AADE Disaster CE program is available on the AADE website.
- dLIFE memo put on website regarding request for diabetes supplies for hurricane victims.
B. General Reports
- Secretary — Sandy Carpenter unable to attend.
- Treasurer - Betti Nanni reviewed budget items (including dues, school brochures, program expenses) and balances. Betty also discussed the new dues payment process through AADE. To date, WPADE has only received the 2005-06 dues payments for 9 members. Info regarding dues renewal will be put on the website and reminder notices will be sent to others as necessary. Anyone with questions regarding dues payments/renewals should contact Jolynn Gibson, Membership chair.
C. Committee Reports
- Certification — Terri McGee reported that no applications were received for the October 2005 exam.
- Community Education – Pam Toy reported that the Student Guidelines (school brochure) have been distributed to the appropriate contact people throughout western PA. Pam will be the contact person for additional supplies.
Upcoming HCP programs:
- 9/28/05: Hamot Medical Center, “New Pharmaceutical Options in the Management of Diabetes”
- 10/24-28/05: Public Health Institute, Program includes information on general topics such as bio-terrorism, smoking, HIV. Contact Pam for further information.
- 10/28/05: Animas – all day program on pumping.
Community programs: Diabetes Forums
- 10/21/05 – Greene County
- 10/28/05 & 11/04/05 – Beaver County (primarily for African-Americans)
- Member-at-Large – Annette Karnash reported that articles have been prepared and will be sent to Ellie for inclusion in the fall newsletter
- Membership – Jolynn Gibson unable to attend. Notices will be sent to those who have not paid the 2005-06 dues.
- Newsletter – Diane Harbaugh has done an excellent job in adding information to the website and sending e-mails to members
- Public Relations – Adelyn Rogalla discussed the need for a replacement as PR chair. Several possible candidates were discussed. Adelyn will contact them to determine their interest in accepting the PR chair position.
- Legislative – Gretchen Cararie discussed AADE’s public policy program. AADE also has a CE program on advocacy, which could be a possible WPADE program presentation. Deb and Gretchen would like to meet with Melissa Hart’s staff to discuss the DSMT act and reimbursement for CDEs. Discussed need to make members aware of getting this legislation moved forward.
- Program – Linda Fevrier reported that the next program is Monday November 7th, entitled “Women and Diabetes” to be held at the Holiday Inn, Forest Hills. It will be an all day program with 3 speakers in the morning and 1-2 speakers in the afternoon. Topics covered include osteoporosis, depression, heart disease, PCOS, pre-conception considerations, pregnancy management in Type 1 and Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes.
A discussion followed on the future of the WPADE organization.
There is a very critical need for new board members – major vacant positions for this year include that of President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Programs Chair. A mailing will be sent to the members detailing the November 7th program, issues relating to dues, and the critical need for member commitment to serve on the WPADE board – including the ramifications if this critical need is not met.
The next board meeting will be held at Stone Mansion Restaurant, December 6, 2005, at 5:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Adelyn Rogalla
Acting Secretary
