ArizOTA Board of Directors Meeting October 15, 2014

6:00-7:30 p.m.

APPROVED MEETING MINUTES

AGENDA ITEMS COMMENTS / CONCLUSIONS / ACTIONS Call to Order Welcome Board Members and Guests

TIME: A quorum was established and the meeting called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Jodi Lindstrom. LOCATION: Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus 435 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 ArizOTA Board Members Present: Jodi Lindstrom, President Oaklee Rogers, President-Elect Sarah Sharp, Vice President Tamara Turner, Treasurer-Elect Meagan Orban, Secretary Brenda Hubbell, 3 Year Board Member Melissa Clark, 1 Year Board Member Charli Satterwaite, 1 Year Board Member Terry Gesell, COTA Liaison Guests Present: Jasmine Fernandez Members Present via Video Technology Stacey Zondlo, ArizOTA Administrative Assistant ArizOTA Board Members Absent: Diana Partain, 2 Year Board Member Benjamin Gross, Treasurer

Administrative Assistant�’s Report Stacey Zondlo

Reported that current ArizOTA membership is at 182 after Fall Conference ACTION ITEMS: Stacey Zondlo to upload the following membership data to Dropbox:

List of member names from previous year to compare to renewals from the current year

Exact count of memberships from conference broken down by membership type

Data regarding number of years of sustained membership for members

Dollar amount generated from Fall Conference minus the membership costs

Reported that currently, when a fax is sent to the ArizOTA office, the

fax takes up space on the answering machine Issues regarding the voice mailbox being full are related to incoming faxes ACTION ITEM: Switch from answering machine to digital voice mail

Secretary�’s Report Meagan Orban

Minutes from 09/17/2014

ArizOTA Logo Review

Minutes from 09/17/2014: Oaklee Rogers motioned to accept the minutes from 09/17/2014 Melissa Clark seconded the motion to accept the minutes from 09/14/2014 Motion passed ArizOTA Logo Review: Board Members reviewed 3 logos used throughout ArizOTA’s history, as well as a font currently used on the ArizOTA website Tamara Turner motioned to replace the current ArizOTA logo Oaklee Rogers seconded the motion to replace the current ArizOTA logo Motion passed unanimously ACTION ITEMS: Brenda Hubbell will lead a committee in order to determine logo replacement procedure Oaklee Rogers, Sarah Sharp and Charli Satterwaite indicated interest in serving on this committee. Sarah Sharp to email Matt Roberts in order to obtain specifications related to print and e-media for a new logo Meagan Orban to place electronic versions of previous 3 logos on Dropbox

Treasurer�’s Report Benjamin Gross Treasurer provided Board Members with an updated financial report through 10/11/2014 (attached) $500 worth of awards is allocated in the “awards” section for research grant Membership Historically, 2 categories consistently impact the annual budget for ArizOTA:

1. Membership 2. Conference

TABLED: Discussion of Membership prices

President�’s Report Jodi Lindstrom

Unfinished Business o 2014-2015 Goals o Proposed ArizOTA Bylaws

(Article III)

Unfinished Business: 2014-2015 ArizOTA goals presented (attached) TABLED: Review of Article III of the proposed ArizOTA Bylaws Amendments ACTION ITEM: Dedicate November 2014 Board Meeting to reviewing proposed ArizOTA Bylaws Amendments

New Business

New Business TABLED: New business tabled until January 2015 meeting

Vice-President�’s Report Sarah Sharp

2014 Fall Conference Update

2015 Spring/Fall Conference

2014 Fall Conference Update Reported decreased attendance as compared to previous years Reported lower cost related to honorariums of speakers Expenses reported to be under the budgeted amount Review of expenses related to venue (comparing Desert Willow to Black Canyon Conference Center) Review of holding future conferences on Saturday/Sunday vs. Friday/Saturday ACTION ITEM: Conference Committee to review Fall Conference attendance over the past 3 years ACTION ITEM: Tamara Turner to research the cost of printing information to distribute to practitioners within the state through Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners ACTION ITEM: Oaklee Rogers to research the procedure to obtain occupational therapist practitioner list from ABOTE 2015 Spring/Fall Conference Call for papers released and posted on ArizOTA website Email sent to all OT/OTA schools in the state of Arizona with invitation to host future conferences

ArizOTA received responses from Midwestern, NAU, and A.T. Still indicating interest

Spring Conference date scheduled tentatively for May 2nd 2015 pending responses from interested University hosts ACTION ITEM: Collect feedback from ArizOTA members on future conference surveys regarding preference for Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday conference date availability.

3 Year Board Member Brenda Hubbell

2014 Award Presentations

2014 Award Presentations: OTA of the year award presented to Lori Lambert, COTA/L ArizOTA Research Grant award presented to A.T. Still University Full award list provided to Board (attached) ACTION ITEM: Brenda Hubbell to review requirements for ArizOTA Research Grant award recipients related to presenting research information and report back to Board Members Melissa Clark and students from AT Still plan to present research information at ArizOTA State Conference – most likely in the Spring ACTION ITEM: Brenda Hubbell to upload award list into Dropbox ACTION ITEM: Meagan Orban to email Matt Roberts for specific directions on options for accessing ArizOTA email vs. having it forwarded to personal email. Instructional information will be placed on Dropbox Reviewed conference payment issues for members paying after designated discount date

It was discovered that the discounted rate was still available after the cutoff date

ACTION ITEM: Meagan Orban to follow up with Benjamin Gross regarding online payments.

2 Year Board Member Diana Partain

Advertising OT at Other Conferences

Advertising OT at Other Conferences: TABLED until January 2015 meeting.

1 Year Board Members Melissa Clark/Charli Satterwaite

No information to present.

AOTA Representative Chris Merchant

No information to present.

COTA Liaison Terry Gesell

No information to present.

Legislative Committee Debbie Hines & Donna Gilbert

Current Update from 10/07/2014

Current Update from 10/07/14: Members of the Legislative Committee presented information to a representative from the Department of Child Safety regarding occupational therapy as well as the benefits of having occupational therapy practitioners involved in the development of services available to families within DCS An identified potential goal is to find opportunities to include occupational therapy in the decision making component of DCS Per Scot Butler’s consult, this type of initiative, while worthwhile, is outside of the scope of the Legislative Committee at this time

Members identified as being interested in this initiative include: Lara Taggart Amy Armstrong Rachel Diamant Board Members discussed procedures regarding the formation of an ad hoc committee as well as other currently operational committees within the Association Based on available information at the time of the Board Meeting, it was decided that further information was needed The interested practitioners will need to make a proposal to the ArizOTA Board regarding formation of an ad hoc committee for this initiative

Membership Committee OPEN

Finance Committee Benjamin Gross No information to present. Marketing and Public Relations Committee Meagan Orban

GoDaddy

GoDaddy: GoDaddy will continue to be the web hosting provider for ArizOTA for the 2014-2015 contracted year

Nominations Committee Brenda Hubbell No information to present. Publications Committee OPEN Programs Committee Sarah Sharp No information to present. International Liaison Evelyn Andersson

No information to present.

Tucson SIS Pat Trossman Lisa Walters, M ED, OTR/L has taken over as the new chairperson of the Tucson SIS, effective immediately ACTION ITEM: Brenda Hubbell to purchase a thank you card to send to Pat Trossman and bring to the next meeting for Board Members to sign

Neuro SIS Sharon Buchanan No information to present. Vision SIS Jan Menke No information to present. OT/OTA Student Representatives No information to present. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Letter to Sen. McCain

Letter to Senator McCain Oaklee Rogers presented a letter drafted to Senator McCain to the Board of Directors for review and consideration as to whether the letter can be sent using ArizOTA credentials Concern regarding one of the co-authors of the letter not residing in Arizona and not being a member of ArizOTA was raised Based on information provided, the Board was not able to support sending the letter using ArizOTA credentials

NEXT ArizOTA Board MEETINGS: November 19th, 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Biomedical Campus 435 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 Virtual Attendance: Google Hangout. Connect with arizonaOTassociation@gmail.com

Adjourn Meeting Jodi Lindstrom motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 pm Motion passed

ArizOTA Board of Directors MeetingOctober 15,2014

6:00-7:30 p.m.

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ArizOTA Board Members Present (Please siqn under name):

Oaklee Rogers, President-Elect

Sarah Sharp, Vice Preside ^t fua-

Meagan Orban, Secretary

Brenda Hubbell, 3 Year Board Member

Diana Partain,2 Year Board Member fnMetissa Clark, 1 Year Board ttenoeffiMtfu*^-Charlisattenruaite, 1 Year Board Membrrt fu*

Guests Present (Please print and sign below):

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Terry.Gesell, COT,

TotalRevenue Fall Conference - Revenue 0.00 Cash 365.00 CC Registration 2,150.00 Checks 2,985.00 Online Registration 15,995.05 Raffle 1,044.00 Raffle Square 831.43 Registration Square 2,110.31 Vendor Revenue 3,310.00 Vendor Square 510.03 Total Fall Conference - Revenue $ 29,300.82 Legislative - Revenue 0.00 CC payment 30.00 Checks 120.00 Total Legislative - Revenue $ 150.00 Membership - Revenue 0.00 Checks 3,510.00 Credit Card (phone) 680.00 Paypal 3,171.61 Total Membership - Revenue $ 7,361.61 Publications and Job Advetisement- Revenue 0.00 1 year Banner Advertisement 400.00 Continuing Education Ad 25.00 Credit Purchase 338.64 New Subscription 1,645.60 Total Publications and Job Advetisement- Revenue $ 2,409.24Total Revenue $ 39,221.67Gross Profit $ 39,221.67Expenditures Accountant - Expenditure 535.00 Administrative Assistant Salary - Expense 0.00 Administrative Assistant contract 2,240.00 Supplies 31.34 Total Administrative Assistant Salary - Expense $ 2,271.34 Credit Card Processing (BOA) - Expense 268.00 Fall Conference - Expense 0.00 Brochure (First Edge Solutions) 445.63 Postage 62.80 Raffle 499.99 Speaker Fee 3,250.00 Supplies 628.30 Venue Fee (Desert Willow) 25,102.23 Total Fall Conference - Expense $ 29,988.95 Legislative - Expenditure 0.00 Lobbyist Paycheck 15,000.00

Arizona Occupational Therapy AssociationStatement of Activity

July 1 - October 11, 2014

Total Legislative - Expenditure $ 15,000.00 Other - Expense 0.00 AZ Corp Comm 10.00 Total Other - Expense $ 10.00 Phone and Postal 0.00 Phone monthly cost 180.99 PO BOX 18.00 Postage Costs 49.00 Total Phone and Postal $ 247.99 Publications/Newsletters - Expense 0.00 Newsletter 1,325.45 Total Publications/Newsletters - Expense $ 1,325.45 Recognition/Awards 0.00 Research Grant 500.00 Total Recognition/Awards $ 500.00 SMC/Districts/SIS - Expense 0.00 SMC Plaque 45.00 Total SMC/Districts/SIS - Expense $ 45.00 Web - Expense 20.41 Web contract 90.00 Total Web - Expense $ 110.41Total Expenditures $ 50,302.14Net Operating Revenue -$ 11,080.47Other Revenue Interest Earned 6.77Total Other Revenue $ 6.77Net Other Revenue $ 6.77Net Revenue -$ 11,073.70

Saturday, Oct 11, 2014 12:53:32 PM PDT GMT-7 - Cash Basis

ArizOTA Goals (2014-2015)

Our chosen actions are: What are the things we need to do to make this happen?

Who is going to be responsible for making sure these things happen?

Action 1: Increase membership 1. OT Liasion & OT rep go to different OT/A programs around state

2. Add SIS Group (student, distance) 3. Districts throughout the state 4. Sign in sheet at conference

Action 2: Increase Communication within Board, Committees and practitioners

1. Utilize Dropbox 2. Increase amount of Board meetings 3. Increase the frequency of

newsletters 4. Update website monthly 5. Develop and utilize calendar on

website 6. Outreach to students and

practitioners about meetings, committee dates/times and events

Oaklee sent out request to all current Board & Committee members

Jodi post directions on how to use Dropbox

Action 3: Update ArizOTA Bylaws and SOP

1. Review current proposal with Board 2. Send out for the members to review

and vote on 3. Subcommittee will review and

propose changes to SOP

ArizOTA Goals (2014-2015)

Our chosen actions are: What are the things we need to do to

make this happen? Who is going to be responsible for making sure these things happen?

Action 4: Stabilize the budget and increase revenue

1. Quickbooks 2. Sub-committee for revenue

generating ideas

Action 5: Member benefits 1. Analyze and identify member

benefits 2. Send out survey to current members

and non-members

ArizOTA Goals (2014-2015)

Previous action items: Action Item 1 – Increase membership Action 1 Goal: 2012

1. Members 2. Increase involvement 3. ArizOTA is powerful and active

Fear Tactics: “Did you know that?”

PT document writing “occupation and function” into rules Areas PT/ST/Athletic Trainers have moved into

Action 1 Goal: By the end of 6/30/09, ArizOTA’s membership will be at least 20% of Arizona licensed practitioners. What will be done? SIS Groups, traveling get-togethers around the state (e.g. AOTA powerpoint), free if attended with ArizOTA member Who will do it? Membership Committee (Nina Castillo, Jenine Cook Others: ) Resources: Treasury- Mailings, $1000 in budget 7/26/08 Action 1: By the end of 6/30/09, ArizOTA’s membership will be at least 20% of Arizona licensed practitioners. Goal not met. Result: 2007-2008 Total Membership: XXXXXXXXXX, Total Number in Arizona: 2119 (OTs 1603, OTAs 516- from AOTA’s State Policy Update, April 2008) What will be done? SIS Groups- action taken (SIS group meetings and listserves created); traveling get-togethers around the state (e.g. AOTA powerpoint), free if attended with ArizOTA member- no action taken Who will do it? Membership Committee- not formed, SIS Groups have created interest in ArizOTA membership Resources: Mailing cost for renewals Action 2 – Continuing Education Action 2 Goal: 2012

1. Bringing specialized conference here 2. SIS groups to spearhead 1-2x/year 3. 2-3 day conferences/workshops

We will host, find location, pay for snacks ArizOTA members get discounted rate. Ideas: SPM

Action 3 – Mentorship Action Goal: 2012

ArizOTA Goals (2014-2015)

1. Volunteers—sign up sheets at fall conference done! 2. E-mail/Communication List in the works!

Action Item 4 – Community Awareness Action Item 4 Goal: 2012

1. Backpack Awareness Day 2. Encourage speakers to OT schools 3. Health fairs 4. Inviting guidance counselors

Action Item 5 – Legislative Day Action Item 5 Goal: 2012

1. AHCCS Bill 2. Legislative Day 2009

2014 ArizOTA Awards

Presented by: Brenda Hubbell, MS, OTR/L, CEES,

ArizOTA 3 Year Board Member, Nominations & Recognitions Committee Chair

2014 ArizOTA Fall Conference Desert Willow Conference Center

4340 East Cotton Center Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona 85040

(602) 431-0001 http://desertwillowconferencecenter.com

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Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year Award: Unawarded _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OUTSTANDING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Lori Lambert, COTA/L Purpose: To recognize a member of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association for exemplary service during 2013-2014. Eligibility: The Candidate shall be an occupational therapy assistant who is a member in good standing of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association. Contributions may be one or more of the following:

Outstanding participation in activities of ArizOTA Enhancing the practice of occupational therapy Outstanding contribution to public awareness of occupational therapy and client advocacy

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Lorna Jean King Distinguished Achievement Award: Unawarded _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dorothy McCutcheon Lifetime Service Award: Unawarded

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DENNIS KRENEK VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD CRITERIA: Purpose: To recognize individuals who have volunteered significant time to ArizOTA during 2013-

2014. Eligibility: Candidates shall be an occupational therapy practitioner and current member of ArizOTA. Contributions may be one or more of the following:

Board member service Committee chair service Committee member service

This year, ArizOTA is proud to announce there are 44 Dennis Krenek Volunteer Service Awards: ArizOTA Executive Board Officers:

Jodi Lindstrom, OTR/L, CEAC – ArizOTA Executive Board Officer, President; Legislation, State Affairs, Reimbursement Committee; Membership Committee work; Conference Committee

Oaklee Rogers, OTD, OTR/L – ArizOTA Executive Board Member, President-Elect; Finance Committee work; Past 1 Year Board Member

Sarah Sharp, MOT, OTR/L - ArizOTA Executive Board Officer, Vice President; Programs Committee Chair; Conference Committee

Meagan Orban, MS, OTR/L – ArizOTA Executive Board Officer, Secretary; Marketing &

Public Relations Committee Chair, Social Media Committee work; Website work

Benjamin Gross, OTR/L – ArizOTA Executive Board Officer, Treasurer; Finance Committee Chair; Social Media Committee Chair; Marketing & Public Relations Committee work; Student Membership Drive; Website work

ArizOTA Executive Board Members:

Brenda Hubbell, MS, OTR/L, CEES – ArizOTA Executive Board Member, 3 Year Board Member; Nominations & Recognitions Committee Chair; Reimbursement Committee work

Diana Partain, MOT, OTR/L – ArizOTA Executive Board Member, 2 Year Board Member;

Conference Committee, Vendors & Exhibitors Melissa Clark, MS, OTR/L, CES, CHT – ArizOTA Executive Board Member, Past and

Current 1 Year Board Member; Fall Conference Poster Presenter; Conference Committee

Charlotte Satterwaite, MHA/Ed, COTA/L – ArizOTA Executive Board Member, 1 Year Board Member; Conference Committee

Terry Gesell, MLS, BA, AAS-OTA, COTA/L - ArizOTA Executive Board Member, COTA Liaison

Elaine Truitt, COTA/L – Past COTA Liaison; Conference Committee -----------

Christine Merchant, PhD, OTR/L – ArizOTA AOTA Representative; Legislation, State Affairs, Reimbursement Committee

----------- Committee Chairs:

Debbie Hines, MA, OTR/L – ArizOTA Legislation, State Affairs, Reimbursement Committee Co-Chair

Donna Gilbert, OTR/L, CHT – ArizOTA Legislation, State Affairs, Reimbursement Committee

Co-Chair

Lara Taggart, MS, OTR/L – Pediatric Special Interest Group Co-Chair; Legislation, State Affairs, Reimbursement Committee; Conference Committee

Gina Buban, MS, OTR/L – Pediatric Special Interest Group Co-Chair; Conference Committee

Evelyn Andersson, PhD, OTR/L – ArizOTA International Liaison Committee Chair

Patricia Trossman, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA – ArizOTA Tucson Group Special Interest Section

Committee Chair

Janet Jean Menke, OTR/L, CLVT – ArizOTA Vision Special Interest Section Committee Chair

Lisa Murphy – ArizOTA Southern Arizona Pediatric Interest Group Committee Chair

Sharon Buchanan, OTR/L – Neuro Special Interest Section Committee Co-Chair

Lorraine Paquette, MAEd, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS, LMT – ArizOTA Hand Therapy Group

Committee Chair, Website work

Cherise Basques – ArizOTA Animal Assisted Therapy Group Committee Chair

Nina Castillo, MS, OTR/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Sara Fleishman, MA, OTR/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Dawn Klodzinski, BS, COTA/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Lori Lambert, COTA/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Karen Schwarz – Neuro Special Interest Section Committee Co-Chair

Kris Ulma, OTR/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Jennifer Urich, MS, OTR/L – ArizOTA Conference Committee

Nancy Conrad, OTR/L, CDMS – Reimbursement work; Significant time dedication to provide ongoing support to ArizOTA Board Members & Committee Chair persons

Cyndy Flanigan, MOT, OTR/L - ArizOTA Special Interest Section Tucson Group

Matt Roberts, MS, OTR/L – ArizOTA Website work

Stacey Zondlo - ArizOTA Administrator

(Certificate of Appreciation)

TO OUR ARIZONA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL STATE FALL CONFERENCE PRESENTERS . . . THE ARIZOTA EXECUTIVE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK EACH YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR STATE ASSOCIATION, YOUR SIGNIFICANT TIME SHARING AND PRESENTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROVIDERS, PRACTITIONERS, CARE GIVERS, CLIENTS AND PATIENTS. A SINCERE THANK YOU TO:

Michael Borst, OTD, OTR, CHT – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Evidence-based Evaluation and Treatment of the Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Damage”

Brandi Buchanan, OTD, OTR/L & Bernadette Mineo, PhD, OTR/L with Master of Science Occupational Therapy students: Valecia Hatchett, Sarah Lawton, Shelley Wilson – ArizOTA Fall Conference Poster Presenters: “Community Mobility Resource Guide for Seniors in Phoenix and the East Valley”

Melissa Clark, MS, OTR/L, CES, CHT & Rachel Diamant, PhD, OTR/L, BCP with Master

of Science Occupational Therapy students: Ali Bongianni, Tayler Ball, Lindsay Cuomo, Macaille Hutt, Shannon Lambert, Jessica Meyer, Kortney Nelson, Amanda Peterson – ArizOTA Fall Conference Poster Presenters: “Functional Outcomes Following the Use of Hand Mentor as Home Program with Adults Post Stroke”

Patricia Crist, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA & Oaklee Rogers, OTD, OTR/L – ArizOTA Fall

Conference Presenters: “Situational Leadership”

Jamie Christman, M.Ed. – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Pivital Response Treatment” (Certificate of Appreciation)

Jan Curran, OTR/L – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Brain Gym”

Becky Farley, PT, MS, PhD – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Make FUNction Exercise! Amplitude-Focused PD-Specific Exercise. Interdisciplinary and Community Applications” (Certificate of Appreciation)

Amy Jo Lamb, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA – ArizOTA Fall Conference Key Note Speaker: “Demonstrating and Articulating the Distinct Value of Occupational Therapy”

Christine Merchant, PhD, OTR/L & Susan Tully, MS, OTR/L – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenters: “What is the Future for OT: Are You Ready?”

Terry Petrenchik, PhD, OTR/L – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Trauma Informed Care with Children and Youth: A Best Practice Approach in Occupational Therapy”

Cory Remsburg, SFC – ArizOTA Fall Conference Key Note Speaker: “Remy’s OT: Treatment, Interventions and Strategies for Achieving Independence” (Certificate of Appreciation)

Mary Voytek, OTD, MC, OTR/L – ArizOTA Fall Conference Presenter: “Motivational Interviewing”

NEXT, THE ARIZOTA EXECUTIVE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK EACH OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS FOR CONTRIBUTING TO OUR STATE ASSOCIATION AS A CHAIR AND/OR DIRECTOR OF AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, ENCOURAGING STAFF & STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ARIZOTA ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BOARD MEETINGS, CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERISM & OTHER BUSINESS OF OUR STATE ASSOCIATION. AT THIS TIME, THE ARIZOTA EXECUTIVE BOARD RECOGNIZES:

Patricia Crist, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA - Chair, Occupational Therapy, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix Biomedical Campus

Leslie Levy, OTR/L – Occupational Therapy Assistant Site Coordinator, Brown Mackie College,

Phoenix Campus

Christine Merchant, PhD, OTR/L – Director, Occupational Therapy, Midwestern University

Bernadette Mineo, PhD, OTR/L & Rachel Diamant, PhD, OTR/L, BCP – Chair / Director, Occupational Therapy, A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences

Diana Partain, MOT, OTR/L – Director OTA Program, Pima Medical Institute, Mesa Campus

Lisa Walters, OTR/L – Director OTA Program, Pima Medical Institute, Tucson Campus

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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION 2014

Purpose: To recognize individuals or organizations whose activities have significantly benefited occupational therapy clients or the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association. Eligibility: Candidates shall be individuals or organizations in the state of Arizona who are not occupational therapy practitioners. Contributions may be one or more of the following:

Outstanding leadership for members of ArizOTA or occupational therapy clients Outstanding leadership in developing public awareness of occupational therapy and client

advocacy Increase the availability of and/or provide services to the occupational therapy client in achieving

or maintaining his/her maximum level of independence

There are 68 Certificate of Appreciation award recipients for 2013-2014:

TO OUR ARIZONA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION STATE FALL CONFERENCE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS . . . THE ARIZOTA EXECUTIVE BOARD WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND THANK EACH OF YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING EXCITEMENT, ENERGY, AND SIGNIFICANT TIME TO OUR STATE ASSOCIATION, RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP MAKE THE CONFERENCE A SUCCESS. A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY, ARIZONA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES – MASTER OF SCIENCE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS

Samantha Cao, OTS Susan Christensen, OTS Jasmine Hawkins, OTS Trevor Hill, OTS Tory McCarthy, OTS Anna Wan, OTS Darina Yakimec, OTS

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT STUDENTS

Valarie Barraza, OTAS Stacie Bundy, OTAS Jill Campbell, OTAS Brook Eddy, OTAS Jasmine Fernandez, OTAS Esther Lopez, OTAS Jaimi Morgan, OTAS Christy Sink, OTAS

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY – MASTER OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS Amanda Arnold, OTS Camille Barton, OTS Desarae Burgeron, OTS Emily Edwards, OTS Bethany Helton, OTS Vanessa Holmes, OTS Joy Springer, OTS

NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY – DOCTORATE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS

Natalie Allen, OTS Kathryn Barnes, OTS Lauren Heimerdinger, OTS Tricia Mowatt, OTS Lindsey Needens, OTS Stephanie Wymyslo, OTS

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT STUDENTS Mesa Campus:

Marcy Applegate, OTAS Sharon Conrad, OTAS Kate Donnelly, OTAS Lindsay Goettl, OTAS Jalen Goldthwaite, OTAS Jose Gonzalez, OTAS Jennifer Harrington, OTAS Stacy Hutchinson, OTAS Cindy Jager-Lyons, OTAS Megan Johnson, OTAS Shaena Lutz, OTAS Erica Nichols, OTAS Dawn Nuccio, OTAS Cece Skalski, OTAS Alyssa Tucker, OTAS

Tucson Campus:

Ashley Brooks, OTAS Edna Bustamante, OTAS Benjamin Israel, OTAS Libby Kennedy, OTAS Jeff Mohrlock, OTAS Jessica Sanchez, OTAS Samantha Strange, OTAS DeAsia Stutts, OTAS

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Arizona Occupational Therapy Association Research Grants

Purpose: To contribute to the body of knowledge about outcomes of occupational therapy evaluation and/or treatment. Investigation of other issues relevant to the profession of occupational therapy, especially those relevant to the state of Arizona. Grant funds may be awarded in any amount, up to $500.00.

ARIZOTA RESEARCH GRANT AWARD 2014

Presented to:

A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY

ARIZONA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT

Title: “INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM: GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP”

Primary Investigator / Faculty Advisor: Melissa Clark, MS, OTR/L, CES, CHT

ATSU Alumni: Latoya Imadiya

Key Personnel / Students: Brianna Aker, OTS Shoshanna Abels, OTS Tayler Ball, OTS Christine Brammer, OTS Lucille Caigne-Martin, OTS Lindsay Cuomo, OTS Bonnie Elliot, OTS Kortney Holbrook, OTS Melanie Hosbein, OTS Macaile Hutt, OTS Lizzy Johnston, OTS Sarah Koppenhoefer-Little, OTS Shannon Lambert, OTS Jessica Meyer, OTS BreAnne Robison, OTS Rebekah Ross, OTS Kelly Sills, OTS Jennifer Wifler, OTS _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Membership Competition Award

Presented by: Benjamin Gross, OTR/L

ArizOTA Executive Board Officer, Treasurer Student Membership Drive Lead

Presented to: MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY