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ESP News - May 2005Board works to make Elder Service Providers more effectiveESP has a very committed and energetic Board of Directors, 15 people who have been meeting every 6 weeks to manage the business of this growing organization and to plan activities for the membership. During April the Board spent an extra two evenings together, facilitated by Holly O'Neil of Crossroads Consulting. The Board developed a clearer Vision and Mission for the organization, a new committee structure, and ideas for our Caregiver Conference, which has almost outgrown available facilities in Whatcom County! ESP Mission StatementE.S.P. is a group dedicated to facilitating opportunities for professionals and all caregivers to connect, learn, and feel supported in the important work that they do for seniors in our region. ESP Committees and Contacts:Board Development – Barry Meyers 2006 Conference – Paula Brady Membership Committee – Lesley Rigg Programs Committee – Darla Laughlin Public Relations / Fundraising Committee – Cindy Maxwell Committees meet every other month (alternating with Board meetings) and welcome enquiries from any members that think they might like to join a committee. It is a great way to become more involved, and to get to know people from other areas of elder services. Call or email the contact person if you want to know more. Mark your calendars for our annual ESP AGM and Picnic. Monday July 11th at Squalicum Boathouse, down by the harbor in sunny Bellingham. Members will receive an invitation by mail during the month of June. And don't miss the chance to hear Bonnie Genevay on "Helping Others Cope with Grief and Loss" – see announcement below. News from membersStatewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine is a free, confidential, impartial counseling resource sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Extensively trained volunteer advisors help consumers of all ages understand their rights and options, and offer up-to-date information on private health and long term care insurance, government programs, prescription assistance, and other topics. They answer questions, make referrals, provide information on companies, help evaluate and compare policies, assist with billings and appeals, make public presentations, and more. Call 1 (800) 562-6900 to be referred to the local sponsor, or go to www.insurance.wa.gov. Faith in Action Friendly Visitors, a program of Interfaith Coalition, matches compassionate volunteers with older members of our community whose health and well-being may improve with meaningful social connection. Trained volunteers make weekly social visits, with a telephone call between visits, to the senior with whom they've been carefully matched. Visits may involve conversation only or may include shared hobbies, interests, or personal pursuits. Contact Anne Fons, Candice Smith Bonnie Genevay MSWwill provide a lunch hour training for professional guardians and other elder service professionals on: Helping Others Cope with Grief and Loss Tuesday, June7, 2005 12 PM to 1 PM Nationally known as a trainer and consultant in gerontology for the past 20 years, Bonnie Genevay has also been a clinician and family counselor since 1974. She has presented to many groups including The American Society on Aging, Family Caregiver Regional Resource Centers of California and the Geriatric Training program in Alaska. Admission is $5 per person. Sponsored by Lesley Rigg, ESP Secretary, riggla@dshs.wa.gov or 360-738-2500. |
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