March, 2011 Minutes

Thanks to our Speaker, Laurence S. Sanger ATTORNEY for his presentation at our 3hr Ethics CEU first Breakfast meeting - "Back to Basics: Ethics for Mental Health and Employee Assistance Professionals" If you would like to be a Presenter or you know someone who is an inspiring speaker and you would like to have them present at one of our monthly meetings...please contact our Professional Development Committee, Nichole Carter via the chapter website www.dallas-eap.org. We would also like to say thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor The Arbor, - Paula Heller-Garland, MS, LCDC . To be a Breakfast sponsor, please contact Hospitality, Kaye Degel at Kdegel@vallyhope.org regarding the 2011 and 2012 sponsorship availability.

1. 19 visitors attended the meeting this month this was a 3hr presentation for the state requirement for Ethics, thank you for attending and welcome, we look forward to seeing you again at the next meeting.


2. World conference 2011 Annual World EAP Conference, October 26-29, in Denver, Colorado!


3. Membership - there were no new members this month Renewal notices will be sent out by the next meeting, if you would like to know when your renewal is up please see Patrick Tiner at this meeting. Company Web Links can be included to current members names on the dallas-eap.org website. Send links to shubbard@lahacienda.com


4. You can register to be a member of EAPA on line at www.eapassn.org or you can access the site through our webpage For a minimal investment you'll receive excellent benefits that will enhance your training and networking opportunities and help you grow as a professional. Whether you're interested in acquiring certification, staying connected to developments in employee assistance, or seeking to build industry relationships, you'll find value in EAPA membership. Get started today expanding your knowledge base and network of colleagues.


5. Announcements - The Right Step has a marketing position open at their Euless location.


6. New Website is well on its way to being launched -Will keep you updated

NEXT MEETING: Wednesday April 13, 2011 8.30am - 10.0am

Presenter Paula Heller-Garland "Peer Assistance in the Work Place: Exploring your own Beliefs"
(Preston Place Conference Room, 12700, Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230)

Minutes respectfully submitted by Sylvia Hubbard, shubbard@lahacienda.com Secretary for the North Texas Chapter of EAPA.