KCRADE GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Meeting opened by President Lois Book at 6:35 p.m.
Officer/Committee Reports
President Elect’s Report—Deb McConville was introduced as President-Elect. She encouraged all members to get on AADE’s website and enter profile information on My AADE. Also asked that members sign up on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Linked-In if interested.
Secretary’s Report—Mary Pat Gilbert. Two sets of minutes approved. Mary Pat also announced that her employer, Alphapointe Association for the Blind, has a new contract with the state of Kansas to provide services to seniors: occupational therapy evaluation and intervention, low vision evaluations, and equipment for ADL needs, including diabetes self-care.
Treasurer’s Report—Sharon Sprenkel reported a balance of $855.24 in the checking account and $14,088.21 in the money market account.
Community Initiatives/Patient Education Committee—Melissa Zalonis reported that the new education schedule will be out by the end of the week. Note the following highlights: the ADA Hoops and Sneakers Gala is coming up on February 26th; ‘Diabetes Support Groups’ will now be referred to as “Diabetes Interest Groups” or “DIGS”; and Menorah Medical Center has been added to the list of participating Diabetes Interest Groups.
Professional Education—Glee Peters asked members to come forward with topics that they’d like to have addressed at meetings. Topic ideas are welcome for final three meetings of the year.
Legislation/Advocacy Reps—Lois reported that representatives areneeded on both sides of the state line. Volunteers can contact any member of the board.
Corporate Membership—Lois asked if anyone would be interested in assisting with tracking corporate members and collecting annual dues. Also need a volunteer to serve as membership chair. KCRADE Friends need to be tracked as part of the membership tracking.
Historian–Lois reported that the Historian position has been eliminated but that George Ann Eaks will continue writing features for the newsletter. Her March article will feature Group Practice Visits which will coincide with the topic of the March continuing education topic.
Newsletter—Joyce Ann-Loebner continues in this role but would like to transition out as she no longer lives in the area. A volunteer is being soughts they are getting things set up, members may receive duplicate emails. Melissa asked that we complete profiles on My AADE. Profiles can be adjusted once they been completed.
Webmaster--Melissa McGuire reported that webmasters are working on LNG webpages and are in the process of working out bugs. Some members may get multiple emails during that phase. She asked that members go in and set up individual profiles on either the Kansas or Missouri pages.
Community of Practice Inpatient Diabetes Management and Education—Lois Book reported that the next meeting will be held on 2/8, 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Carol Manchester from Fairview Hospital will present.
Old Business
AADE transition—Board members voted last month to move forward with the transition. For purposes of gatherings for educational opportunities, KCRADE will continue on as before. However, AADE sees the local group as two separate entities, or Local Networking Groups, based on which side of the state line members live or work. Three KCRADE Board members will serve on the KS side (where we may be the only LNG in the state), and three on the MO side (where we will be one of two LNG’s).
The Letter of Intent to make the transition will be signed by Board members tonight.
New Business
Competitive Bidding—New CMS guidelines went into effect on January 1st. The CMS office has an omsbudsman to advocate for patients.
Next meeting: March 8, 2011. Meeting held in conjunction with Vendor Fair.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Program: “Decrease the Increase in Chronic Kidney Disease”, presented by Sharon Bunnell, BSN, RN, CNN.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Pat Gilbert
Secretary