Summer 2008

Highlights from July 11, 2007,
Board of Directors Meeting

Submitted by Drs. Jim Beckett and Junell Silver

Members Present: Junell Silver, Ph.D., Jim Beckett, Ph.D., Jenny Kaupp, Ph.D., Andy Carman, Ph.D., Cheryl Jacques, Ph.D., Cheryl Bowers, Ph.D., Jennifer Garbarino, Ph.D., Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D., and Jon Girvetz, Ph.D.

President’s Report: Junell Silver, Ph.D.
Dr. Silver reported that the 2080-2010 Directory is finished and ready to be printed and discussed issues regarding cost and distribution. The annual summer party is again at Junell and Bruce Silver’s house, and the directories will be available for purchase.

President-elect Report: Jim Beckett, Ph.D.
Dr. Beckett reported on a successful MBPA-sponsored CEU event on June 24 with Dr. Helena Young speaking about PTSD in veterans of war. In addition, Dr. Beckett will head the nominating committee for open MBPA Board positions, including CEU Program Director and President-Elect.

Treasurer’s Report: Andy Carman, Ph.D.
Dr. Carman reports the treasury has $7453, but this is not enough to defray Directory expenses and other 2008 budget commitments. The BOD voted that each couple attending the party will be asked to donate $20 to cover the costs of food, drinks, and set-up.

CPA Representative Report: Jennifer Garbarino, Ph.D.
Dr. Garbarino was not able to attend last CPA Board meeting. However, we will begin highlighting CPA information on our website, www.mbpsych.org.

Secretary: Cheryl Jacques, Ph.D.
Minutes were taken by Dr. Jacques.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Newsletter: Jenny Kaupp, Ph.D.
Dr. Kaupp discussed the format of our upcoming electronic newsletter developed by Carol Leyba and Charlie Kaupp. She reports this format should substantially reduce the cost of future newsletters.

Directory: Ann Bolger, Ph.D., and Junell Silver, Ph.D.
Dr. Silver discussed the cost of producing the last paper directory. The BOD decided to print 300 copies and charge $20 per copy. Those who buy the directory will be subsidizing its distribution to the community and the cost of integrating directory functions into our website.

Public Service/Education/Outreach Committee: Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D.
Dr. Bridgman reported the committee provided resource materials at several presentations and has arranged for a fall series of speakers at the Homeless Garden Project (with Tom Butz, Ph.D., as kick-off speaker).

Disaster Response: Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D., and Rick Allen, Ph.D.
Dr. Bridgeman reported on the enormous effort and dedication of mental health service providers in the recent set of wildfires in our county. She highlighted the many activities to support both the disaster relief effort as well as the follow-up post-disaster check-ins with volunteers and staff. Dr. Bridgman gave thanks to the MBPA members who dedicated many hours of their time.

Government Affairs: Cheryl Bowers, Ph.D.
Dr. Bowers discussed current state issues regarding the homeless population, Rx privileges, and confidentiality of electronic records. Information about legislative contacts will be available on our website.

Membership: Ann Bolger, Ph.D.
Dr. Bolger was not present but reported that member data has now been streamlined and that the website is the place-to-go for information. Her plan includes the use of Paypal on our website for dues collection in the new year.

Prescription Privileges: Michele DeAntoni, Ph.D.
Dr. De Antoni noted that SB1427 did not pass and that our website will have information as to why it is important for psychologist to prescribe. She described a pilot study for psychologists to prescribe in the prisons.

Programs and Continuing Education: Art Anton, Ph.D., and Jim Beckett, Ph.D.
Dr. Beckett discussed the marketing and advertising plans for the upcoming workshops with Dr. Helen Resneck-Sannes in September and Dr. Shane Hill in October.

Social Forums Committee: Jon Girvetz, Ph.D., and Jennifer Kaupp, Ph.D.
Dr. Girvetz reported about APA’s presidential candidate Reisner’s effort to dissociate the APA from the U.S.Government’s activity at Guantanamo.

Ethics: Sheila Namir, Ph.D.
No committee activities.

CLASP: Sheila Namir, Ph.D.
No committee activities this period.

Forensics: Myrna Glick, Ph.D.
No report.

Highlights from June 8, 2007,
Board of Directors Meeting

Submitted by Drs. Jim Beckett and Junell Silver

Members Present: Junell Silver, Ph.D., Jim Beckett, Ph.D., Jenny Kaupp, Ph.D., Andy Carman, Ph.D., Cheryl Jacques, Ph.D., Max Camarillo, Ph.D., Cheryl Bowers, Ph.D., Rick Allen, Ph.D., Jennifer Garbarino, Ph.D., Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D., Sheila Namir, Ph.D., Myrna Glick, Ph.D., Ann Bolger, Ph.D., Jon Girvetz, Ph.D., and Samuel Jain, (UCSC Student Representative to BOD)

President’s Report: Junell Silver, Ph.D.
The BOD approved an update to the MBPA bylaws to comply with those of CPA, and discussed legal issues around the “Find a Psychologist” website feature. A disclaimer meets the guidelines of CPA.

President-elect Report: Jim Beckett, Ph.D.
Dr. Beckett presented plans for a dinner/CEU program in June.

Treasurer’s Report: Andy Carman, Ph.D.
Dr. Carman discussed current revenue for membership fees and expenses for 2008 budgeted events.

CPA Representative Report: Jennifer Garbarino, Ph.D.
Dr. Garbarino reported on the 2008 CPA Leadership and Advocacy Conference she attended with Dr. Bowers. CPA goals are using force field analysis for sustaining and growing our membership; and using three major talking points for State Representatives: (1) problems with the insurance industry paying for mental health services, and poor mental health coverage, (2) inroads from professional counselors, and (3) prescribing psychologists.

Secretary: Cheryl Jacques, Ph.D.
Minutes were taken by Dr. Jacques.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Newsletter: Jenny Kaupp, Ph.D.
Dr. Kaupp announced that 130 printed newsletters were sent out to the membership for last time, and the next edition will be an electronic emailed version.

Directory: Ann Bolger, Ph.D., and Junell Silver, Ph.D.
The Board decided to keep the directory format the same as the last directory, to keep costs down. Members are responsible for updating their membership information at our MBPA website. The new 2080-2010 Directory will cost $20 for members, and copies will be made for distributing to the community. After this distribution, the MBPA directory will be available only online.

Public Service/Education/Outreach Committee: Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D.
Dr. Bridgman announced that a speakers program is in development. If interested, contact Diane.

Disaster Response: Diane Bridgeman, Ph.D., and Rick Allen, Ph.D.
Drs. Allen and Bridgeman attended a joint meeting with CAMFT, ARC and County MH. MBPA members will be attending training on large-scale disaster and mental health sheltering. Dr. Allen presented Dr. Bridgeman with an APA award in recognition of her leadership and effort in disaster response committees. Dr. Bridgeman will be teaching an ARC required course on “Foundations of Disaster Mental Health” soon and can be contacted for more information.

Ethics: Sheila Namir, Ph.D.
No committee activities.

CLASP: Sheila Namir, Ph.D.
No committee activities this period.

Forensics: Myrna Glick, Ph.D.
No report.

Government Affairs: Cheryl Bowers, Ph.D.
Dr. Bowers shared her impressions and ideas after attending the CPA Leadership and Advocacy Conference.

Membership: Ann Bolger, Ph.D.
Dr. Bolger proposed a new membership procedure: the Membership Committee has authority to approve new applicants after candidates have been vetted and after the Board reviews applications and the BOD has approved. The Board approved three new members.

Prescription Privileges: Michele DeAntoni, Ph.D.
Dr. DeAntoni reports that the continuing crisis at prisons regarding staffing and psychiatric services demonstrates the need for psychologist to prescribe medication.

Programs and Continuing Education: Art Anton, Ph.D., and Jim Beckett, Ph.D.
Dr. Anton announced upcoming workshops with Dr. Helen Resneck-Sannes in September and Dr. Shane Hill in October.

UCSC Student Representative: Samuel Jain
Samuel reports the Psi Chi (UCSC honors society for psychology majors) panel presentation with MBPA psychologists was a success, and there are plans to expand the event next year.