Attendees:Carol Damp Lowery, Megan Hudson, Kris Head, Joe Putos, JérémieBreau, Jean Robinson, Kathy Davidson
Regrets:Swapnil Rege
Guests: Mabel Plourde-Doran, MPT student; Jim Millard, PT
- Review of agenda and additions.
Addition – 10.5 Slate of nominees 2014
MOTION It was moved by Jean seconded by Kris and carried that:
The Agenda be accepted as amended.
- Approval of minutes of the teleconference held February 5 2014
7.1 Minutes section – Carol to develop summary to be used for marketing for both events for February.
MOTION It was moved by Carol seconded by Jean and carried that:
The minutes of February 5, 2014be accepted as circulated.
- Welcome to Mabel Plourde-Doran, MPT student, Western University
Mabel introduced herself and described some of her ideas about how to engage PT students.See appendix for key points discussed.
ACTION:Mabel will remain involved in the Division as a Resource Representative, with the role of engaging PT students.
- Newsletter Spring Issue Update: Lead Kris
The spring issue will be focused on Transformational Leadership; scheduled publication for May. Kris asked for all Executive members to keep in mind that the need for experts for responses to the cases is ongoing. Any names of potential responders should be forwarded (with permission)to Kris.
- Innovation Ideas: Jim Millard, PT
Jim introduced himself described his thoughts about development of a series of courses that provides training in soft skills required for leadership. A discussion regarding the value of creating a course series, in Level 1, 2, 3format (similar to MSK/Manual Therapy/etc.) which may get buy in from potential participants. Partnership between the Private Practice Division and the Leadership Division was seen as beneficial as private practitioners benefit greatly from such soft skills. This discussion will be ongoing as the Division develops its next strategic focus.
ACTION:Jim will remain involved in the Division as a Resource Representative, with the focus on professional practice.
- DRRC Update: Lead Jean
Nothing to report at this time; next meeting has not yet been scheduled. Carol reported that a discussion took place at the Division’s Chairs meeting recently, regarding the challenges the DRRC has around meetings and scope, and mentioned upcoming changes to the group that will be described in the near future.
- Treasurer’s Report: Lead Jérémie
7.1Review of current financial status:
Both Leadership Division accounts are still active. The previous account has a balance of approximately $10 100; the current CPA umbrella account holds $3000. Jérémie is still working to close the redundant account and transfer the funds to the active account.
7.2Budget for Congress
Deferred
7.3Membership Fee Increase
The current membership fee is $30. If fees are to be increased, then a letter must go to CPA with a rationale by April, and the increase must be voted on by members in attendance at the Leadership Division AGM. It was agreed that a fee increase is reasonable, and that the increase should take place this year, in concert with the planned CPA membership fee increase.
7.4CPA Financial Management Policies
Deferred
- Communications: Lead Kathy
EBlasts and facebook posts are occurring regularly, Megan is tweeting the facebook posts for maximum exposure.
Website is up to date with current professional development opportunities.
- Practice Management Workshop
Deferred
- Chair’s Report: Lead Joe
10.1Division Project Tracker
Deferred
10.2Marketing Plan for Division Events
Physiotherapy Alberta is willing to post links to Leadership Division events including the Pre-Congress Course and the Practice Management Workshops. Kris to send the Registrar the links; Kathy to assist if required.
10.32014 Congress Eye Opener/Hospitality Suite
Deferred
10.4BC Section Response Proposal Update
Deferred
10.5Slate of Nominees - 2014
The terms of office of the current Executive members must be reviewed in order to prepare for a call for nominees in a future eBlast.
ACTION:Kathy to develop a list of the current Executive members and the end of their terms of office and circulate to the group.
- Other
None
- Meeting Dates
To be determined
- Meeting adjourned at 8:37 Eastern
Leadership Division Executive Meeting Minutes1
March 6, 2014
Appendix
Coles Notes Version of Ideas to Enhance Student Involvement (and Subsequently New Grad Involvement) in the Leadership Division of the CPA
By Mabel Plourde-Doran
- Graduation award implemented in accredited physiotherapy/physical therapy universities across Canada (was discussed to possibly offer free year’s membership with the Leadership Division).
- Student Leadership Council
-Start with recruiting two representatives from each school to be on the Leadership Division’s very first Student Leadership Council.
-The council members have two major roles: Help plan/coordinate a Leadership Symposium (to be held during the students’ second year), and coordinate a school Leadership Project
- Leadership Symposium would be an interschool event (1-2 days)
- guest speakers (leadership opportunities, their stories)
- leadership building activities
- new grad presentations
- help identify professional identity
- each school presents their Leadership Project
- Leadership Project
- Each school is required to plan and implement a leadership project (could be anything to promote physiotherapy in their communities) prior to symposium. They will each present their project (methods, results, experiences) at the symposium.
- Leadership Campaign
- Ongoing campaign where students are encouraged to be leaders within their placements (possibilities are endless)
- Students enter the contest via video submissions on Facebook
- Facebook Initiative
- Goal- get more students to follow the Leadership Division on Facebook (and contribute with posts, likes, etc.)
- Leadership campaign would utilize the Leadership Division Facebook page.
- Student council members would be encouraged to post updates, and to encourage their peers to also like the Leadership Division page.
Leadership Division Executive Meeting Minutes1
March 6, 2014