Finger Lakes District Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

NYPTA

February 08, 2017

Nazareth College WRI Conference Room

Executive Committee and Liaisons in Attendance:

Andrew Bartlett, Kathleen Hilberg, Michael Huson, Peggy Kerr, LexieMomberger, Linda Riek, Cathy Talbett, Vicki Wilkins.

Absent: Andy Opett

Agenda

  1. Review and updates to FLD Goals/Strategic Plan
  • VickiWilkins, Chair, presented on the updated NYPTA Chapter Strategic Plan for 2017-2019.
  • Discussion took place on need to update Finger Lakes District Goals to be more measurable and objective. Andrew to create Google Doc for EC to work together on updating FLD goals for 2017-2018 in alignment with Chapters strategic plan.
  1. BOD Update

Andrew Bartlett, Director, presented highlights from BOD meeting:

Eastern District won the Golden Goniometer award.

Students from D’Youville College are doing a capstone project, designing a white paper on importance of PT in the district and will develop a one-page flyer with key data points to assist with local visits. Plan will be to follow-up with the project outcomes.

Lobby day announcement will be coming soon and recommend continued local efforts in March prior to lobby day.

Speakers are needed for the student event at Hunter College in the fall; follow-up with Program Committee.

Concerns:

  • Membership data base/Gmail address updates: Only Chapter staff can access database. Unable to link Chapter database to District Gmail database. Chair will discuss further at Chairs Meeting at Delegate Assembly.
  • Budget reports: Kelly Garcia, Director NYTPA, will follow up timeliness of budget reports being sent out to Districts.
  1. Legislative Update – No updates at this time
  1. Budget Update

Mike Huson, Treasurer, presented proposed 2017 Finger Lakes District Budget. Budget needs to be posted and then voted on at the next meeting.

  1. District and EC Meeting Schedule/Continuing Education 2017/2018

Chair reviewed FLD Bylaws, required to have 3-district meetings/year. Annual meeting counts as one of these meetings. Bylaws may need to be updated. Elections are due for Treasurer and Director positions. Voting needs to happen prior to Delegate Assembly.

Chair discussed new Chapter Event Form, required for all events

Elections to be held at next meeting.

  • Secretary, Linda Riek to send Email blasts to membership regarding open Treasurer and Director position.

District spring meetings were discussed and proposed schedules were established:

March 28 or April 4, 6-6:30pm, Business meeting, followed by 6:30-8:00pm, Continuing education. Proposed presenter and topic: Walt Fitz PT, Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars. Peggy to discuss with Andy Opett, Education Liaison.

May 10, 6:00pm, Annual Meeting for DA – Wednesday May 10th 6:00 pm.

  1. Global PT Day of Service

October 2017: Discussion took place about PT Day of Service and the importance for the FLD Leadership to begin planning for this well in advance to optimize participation. Email blast to membership to gather membership input. Cathy Talbett, Vice Chair and Legislative Liaison, to form subcommittee for this event.

  1. Fall Screening Event

Pros and cons of Districts National Fall Prevention Screening Event were discussed. Chair discussed importance of this National event and that level of participation across the Nation is increasing. Discussion took place regarding continuation the District involvement in this event. Occurs in September, and is separate from PT Day of Service. Subcommittee to be formed, led by Andrew Bartlett, to optimize attendance and membership participation.

  1. Membership Engagement

Peggy Kerr, Membership Liaison, presented statistics from Chapter on membership engagement. PTA membership is very low.

Membership Liaison to present on benefits to membership at District Meetings. Currently sending out welcome letters to new members with contact information.

LexieMomberger, Social Media Liaison, presented about Facebook Page - Finger Lakes District NYPTA. Currently only 6 followers. Needs input from EC on posting.

  • EC to send ideas to Lexie on items that can be posted on FB.
  • Lexie discussed need for Email blasts to include link to FB page

Discussed YouTube videos or other presentationson benefits of membership.

Chair presented idea to appoint Liaisons in each District County to assist with membership engagement in all FLD Counties to be more inclusive of membership outside of Monroe County. Cathy Talbett, to form a subcommittee for this task.

  1. Marquette Challenge

LexieMomberger discussed Kickball Tournament scheduled for April 1, 2017. EC Discussed promoting teams among PT clinics. Mike discussed possibility to develop PT Alliance Team to support event. Proceeds donated to PT research.Lexie discussed promoting membership during this event to include posting pictures on Facebook member’s response to, “Why do you love being a member.”

Lexie to provide EC with more details on event. Initial idea discussed: 10-20 players/team. 2 games simultaneously. LexieMomberger to create a written flyer.

  1. Annual Report

Chair discussed Annual Reports and due date to Chapter, March 3, 2017.

  1. Delegate Assembly

Chair discussed upcoming DA with EC. Reviewed apportionment of votes and the need to vote on Delegates at Annual meeting. Delegate Assembly; May 19and 20, 2017. District Apportionment: 7 PT and 1 PTA.