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ESP December 2006 NewsletterUpcoming Events
A-H: Main Dish Hosted By: Home Attendant Care/ Please RSVP to Michelle Starkey.
360-734-3849 or mstarkey@homeattendantcare.com. This will be a networking day, to mingle and be thankful for one another. Each organization representative should come prepared to give a 2 minute commercial! ESP members and non-members are invited. Since it is the season to give if you would like to bring a, blanket or non perishable food item to donate to a local charity in Whatcom County. This opportunity for networking is one of the many benefits of being an ESP member. WCTA and ESP have partnered to provide members with more benefits and opportunities to network and hear educational speakers throughout the year. If you would like to host a luncheon or be a speaker please contact Michelle Starkey.mstarkey@homeattendantcare.com Annual Elder Service Providers Professional DinnerESP would like to invite you to enjoy a night out to network with other professional in the community, the night will be action packed with a full social hour and harpist for our listening pleasure. Delicious dinner and dessert prepared by the Northwood Hall. Local professional dancers will be entertaining us through out dinner and dessert. The evening will close with drawings and announcements. A table for your business information to be displayed will be available for ESP members. Membership phone books will be available at this time. Watch for your invitation in the mail.
Caregiver Conference Update“Discovering the Hidden Treasures in the Depths of Caregiving” is the theme of the 2007 ESP Caregiver Conference that will be held at Christ the King Conference Center, on Friday, March 16, 2007. The Conference Committee is very excited to have keynote speaker Shelly Zylstra of Northwest Regional Council, as well as a huge variety of breakout sessions lined up. We are expecting 450 caregivers to attend, and there are several sponsorship opportunities available. Remember ESP Members: Vendor tables are being booked NOW! For more information about the conference contact Sue Ramey 360-733-2322 Press ReleaseLisa Schork, CLTC of LTC Capstone and the Affiliated Associations of America (aaoamerica.org) are pleased to announce a partnership to offer to members of the association such as the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, Marysville, Mount Vernon Chambers, etc. – discounted Long Term Care Insurance. The carriers available are A+ rated and are the highly regarded Metlife, John Hancock, and Allianz Life. All members of the AAA are eligible for discounts. Call for more information. 360-715-8582. New DVD Released: Musical ChairsShort film, “Musical Chairs” challenges the dominant paradigm of life in the second half. Angst and uncertainty often accompany the feelings of relief and excitement when one is facing retirement. While for many, time for leisure is a fulfillment of dreams and planning, others embark on a quest for renewed meaning and significance. In order to evoke lively discussion on the topic of purpose in the second half of life, Richard and Leona Bergstrom of ChurchHealth and Lifetime ministries have produced a short film entitled, Musical Chairs. This 10 minute DVD, directed and produced by Smallfire Filmschallenges the dominant paradigm in an entertaining yet provocative manner. The story of the main character, Bill Parker, on his first day of retirement will make you laugh, cry, and ask some hard questions about purpose and meaning in the second half of life.
Westford’s Adds Funeral DirectorMichael J. Galaviz, a funeral professional, has recently joined the Westford Family Funeral Home. Mike has over 20 years of funeral experience serving families throughout Washington, most recently in Seattle. Mike is excited to move with his wife and three sons to Whatcom County. He will be working with Jack, Nancy, Rob Westford and Greg Brethour to continue the heritage of quality funeral care to Westford’s families. Welcome Mike! Employment OpportunitiesLife Care Manager/Geriatric Care Manager for an elder law practice in Mount Vernon, Washington.We are looking for a strongly qualified individual with an RN or MSW. The successful candidate will have many years of experience working with the elderly and their families in a health care or long-term care setting. This individual must be resourceful, knowledgeable about local community resources (Skagit County) and entitlements, be able to work independently, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy and excellent people skills, marketing and public speaking are also required. To be successful in this unique elder law office practice model the applicant must have following qualities: patience, caring, ability to relate well to the elderly and their representatives. The position will initially be part-time up to 20 hours per week out of our Mount Vernon, Washington office. Salary will be on an hourly basis depending on experience. An insured, dependable vehicle and a valid Washington State drivers license are required. Mileage will be reimbursed.
From the EditorThanks for the newsletter articles and interest, please continue to send your articles to mstarkey@homeattendantcare.com. Deadline January 4, 2007. |
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