GCNSW Minutes of Meeting Held on 10/27/06
QLS Villa Atlanta , GA

The meeting was called to order by our vice-chair Diana Laing-Mickell, interim chair while Chair Ann Hartfield continues her recovery.  Phyllis Waddell – seminar chair, led introductions and introduced membership to Barbara Cheeley, Director of Social Services @ West End Medical Center. 

Diana Laing-Mickell – RE: CEU issue; will request copy of letter received regarding awarding of CEUs for educational events.  The letter was received by Ann Hartfield, chair; will request copy so that issue can be thoroughly investigated.

United American representatives introduced – provided morning refreshments.  Amgen representatives introduced – provided luncheon.

Secretary Treasurer Rhonda Cox provided a copy of the minutes from the June 2007 meeting, but could not be approved since there was not a full quorum @ this meeting – approved today with Elizabeth Holman making the motion and Diana Laing-Mickell seconding.  September 15, 2007 minutes were read and approved, with Phyllis Waddell making the motion and Nina Kitchen seconding the motion.  Balance in the NKFG/GCNSW account was $2675.48 as of 9/13/07.  Request for updated accounting has not been received as of 12/12/07.

Membership Chair – Liz Holman reports that we have 31 paid members as of today’s date 11/30/07.

Seminar Chair – Phyllis Waddell – Next quarterly meeting scheduled for Social Work Month in March, 2008 with suggestion for a “retreat” type meeting.  Tentative date is 3/14/08.

NKFG Liaison – Angela McClendon unable to attend. 

Legislative Chair - Cindy Bielski – see attached report.  Discussion regarding immunosuppressant drugs for transplant recipients, as well as legislation pending for extension of the coordination of benefits from 30 months to 42 months.

Crisis Chair -Tamika Etienne – has returned and reports that Crisis Fund will not be re-funded until June 2008 & currently has less than $1,000 in the fund.  She suggested fundraisers, including Chick Fila’ calendars – Phyllis Waddell will contact for specific details.   donations attached to membership application or designating a portion of our membership allocated to crisis intervention, including possible increase of $10 for membership.  Also, H&R Block will donate $25 for each return designated as NKFG.   will discuss @ Executive Committee Meeting early January 2008.

Rhonda Cox, LMSW – suggested an immediate donation of $1,000 with discussion.  After discussion, Elizabeth Holman made the motion in favor of the $1,000 donation from GCNSW to Crisis Intervention, with motion being seconded by Diana Laing-Mickell.

Nominations Chair- Nina Kitchen – reports that we will be electing new officers next March 2008 with nominations process to begin shortly.

Presentation by Geri Nims-Rooker, JD on “Georgia’s New Advance Directive”, with three (3) core hours awarded through GA NASW.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectively submitted,
Rhonda Cox, LMSW, Secretary-Treasurer
12/12/07