M SWAP NEWSLETTER Summer/Fall 2014 BOARD MEMBERS

BOARD MEMBERS
MN SWAP NEWSLETTER
Barb Anderley, President
763-951-7819
Jen Lahmann, Vice President
Summer/Fall 2014
320-252-6525 ext. 2186
Joni Johnson, Past President
507-288-8185
Sherry Hult, Secretary
763-971-6306
Margaret Hemauer, Treasurer
612-518-9685
Pamela Hayle, Education
612-238-5414
Julie Reginek, Membership
320-234-8588
Sandra Lacek, Promotions
507-275-3134
Annette Gunnerson, Editor
320-274-3737 ext. 260
Betty Braegelman,
Storage & Vendor
320-254-8215
Megan Klockmann, Region 1
218-688-2106
Stacy Oakland, Region 2
218-723-6433
Nancy Burns, Region 3
320-766-8353
Kara Reiser, Region 4
763-421-5660
Becky Jenniges, Region 5
507-637-3587
Nancy Schwartz, Region 6
651-631-6075
Janice Rasmussen, Region 7
507-477-3266 ext.133
Conference Co-Chairs
2014
Laura Lenertz 651-631-6043
Gina Porter 651-631-6074
Liz Jurchisin 651-631-6076
Conference Co-Chairs
2015
Janice Rasmussen &
Allison DeRaad
President
The summer is moving past quickly and our residents and staff are thoroughly enjoying the beautiful weather.
With all the rain, our courtyard has never looked better. Like most of you, we have had to keep a tight budget.
We have been taking better advantage of our courtyard and park across the street from our facility. The benefit to
being so close is not only cost, but the ability to involve more residents. It can be as simple as a sing-a-long in
the gazebo and it gives all of us a chance to enjoy the outdoors. Don’t forget to take advantage of the things right
in front of us. We often take then for granted.
We had a great speaker for the spring workshop Carmen Bowman. I would hope some of you have tried
something new you learned. Soon our fall conference will be here and we will be sharing ideas. This year it will
be “Peace, Love and Activities – Get on the Bus!” held in St Cloud October 8-10th. Every year I enjoy listening
to the great speakers, but what I enjoy also is listening to what other activity departments are doing in their
homes and sharing what we have been up to also. I get some of my best ideas listening to what other activities
staff has tried.
During the conference, at the annual business meeting, we will be taking nominations for Vice President. Voting
will take place on Friday morning. Please seriously consider running for this position. You’ll have lots of help
along the way and its fun getting to know other Activity Professionals from around the state in a much better way.
Vice-President is a 3 year term. The first year is Vice-President, the second year is President and the third year is
Past-President. Key job duties include:
Vice-President: to perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and complete the term of President
if the position is vacated. Solicit nominations for the MN SWAP sponsored awards and assist with
submitting nominations of our MN SWAP award winners to NAAP/NCCAP for consideration of a
National Award.
President: to preside over all annual and Executive Board meetings; to direct the affairs of this association
as its chief administrative officers; and would appoint members to fill any vacancies of office between
elections.
Past-President: is the advisor to the incoming MN SWAP President and Board. He/she is to acquaint new
officers, committee chairs and regional representatives to the function of the Board and their new
responsibilities. The Past-President is responsible for compiling questionnaire results; reviewing and
assisting in updating job descriptions with the Board; and finishing uncompleted tasks or projects from
the term as President.
One resident who recently was in our home had a motto I would like to share because it could pertain to
all of us. ”I shall pass this way but once, any good I can do and any happiness I can bring, let me do it
now as I shall not pass this way again.”
Barb Anderley
Vice President
I want to thank everyone for submitting nominations for the MN SWAP awards this year, it was almost like
Christmas when I went to my mail box and looked in my email! It is great to see so many people going above
and beyond for our older adults! I was lucky to attend the NCCAP Symposium in June to watch MN SWAP’s
Administrator of the Year, Ernie Gershone, receive his National Award; I was proud to have Minnesota
represented so well by such a humble and gracious person. It seems early, but the fall conference is just around
the corner. MN SWAP has scholarship funds available for the fall conference, spring workshop and for other
activity related educational opportunities. Please look at the website for further information and the application.
The next deadline is August 1st. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Jen Lahmann
REGION REPORTS
Summer/Fall 2014
Region 1
Region 2
I am looking for someone in our region to take over as Region Rep. Please
contact me at meg_magner@hotmail.com.
Megan Klockmann
Head of the Lakes Activity Directors
At our June meeting we had Shelly Raskovich, Activity Director at Aftenro
Home presented on the history and benefits of Healing Touch and Qigong
exercises for the elderly. With no side effects for their use, she demonstrated
different exercises for relaxation, pain relief and stress reduction. She also
shared the benefits of essential oils and various gemstones for pain relief and
relaxation. The discussion also included the energy of foods that bring
energy to the body using the Ayurveda teachings. If anyone has any
questions contact Stacie Oakland at 218-723-6433 or email
Stacie.oakland@bhshealth.org.
Region 3
The Region three members have been very involved in their recent
workshop which was held in Moorhead on Monday June 3rd. Ombudsmen,
Dan Tupy, Cory Jones, Ann Holme and Jane Brink were presenters. There
were 60 participants that included Administrators, Nursing directors, Social
services and Activities. Participants explored best practices and took home
new ideas for implementation in their care centers.
The next meeting will be held on August 25th at West Wind Village in
Morris.
Nancy Burns
Region 5
Region 5 meets the third Wednesday of the month in Redwood Falls at the
Pizza Ranch. In June we held our annual Activity Assistant Day. We were
delighted to have Lisa Carter share her wisdom on small groups. And we held
an open forum which was a huge success. In July we had a gal teach
massage techniques in the morning and essential oils in the afternoon. Our
August meeting will be with a representative from the Alzheimer's
Association. If you would like more info on our meetings that are held or to be
put on the mailing list you can contact me at wooddaleactv@newulmtel.net
Becky Jenniges
Region 6 MAPA
Our conference co-chairs are getting everything in Groovy Shape for this
fall’s conference: Peace, Love & Activities: Get on the Bus. October 8 -10th.
Remember there will be a 60’s costume contest by region at the banquet
this year- bring your dancing shoes!!
Check out our website for speakers and updates:
www.mapatwincities.org
We have added job postings to help match employers and activity
professionals! Check it out!
Northern Group
The Itasca Activity Directors group held a Senior Picnic on July 24th at the
Veterans Memorial Park in Grand Rapids. We are expecting 65 to 70
participants and they will be entertained by Sandy’s Stompers and the Grand
Village Floozies. We will have Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Cowboy Beans and
Watermelon with Ice Cream Bars for dessert all provided at no charge to the
seniors. We continue to coordinate events getting seniors from area facilities
together for some fun! The Northern Activity Directors meetings are held in
the Grand Rapids area and if you would like more information contact Wendy
Griese, wendygriese@ecumen.org or call 218-322-4740 for more information.
The northern group meets the third Thursday of the month.
Stacie Oakland
Region 4
This is what you've been waiting for! Our fall workshop will be held at
CentraCare Health-Melrose on September 5, 2014. The morning session will
be on finding out what tools surveyors use! What methods and tools do the
State Surveyors use to establish quality of life for residents through the activity
department within a Health Care Facility? These tools include checklists and
forms that guide what the surveyor observes, reads and participates in while
at your nursing home. A question and answer session will be held afterwards.
The afternoon speaker is: Debra Richman BS, ACC, on communication/
behavior techniques working with dementia and the latest research on
Alzheimer's disease. Keep an eye out for the brochure in the mail or contact
me Kara - kara.reiser@goldenliving.com, your Region 4 Representative for
questions.
Upcoming educational sessions for 2014:
Thursday, September 11, 2014; All Day Seminar
(see the website for location, times and membership information)
“Aromatherapy Today in Health Care”
Jodi Baglien, Holistic Practitioner, Certified Clinical Aroma Therapist
Understanding of the benefits and uses of Aromatherapy in
Health Care.
How local facilities are using aromatherapy.
Introduction to new products in aromatherapy designed for ease of use.
“Stories, Cultures and Traditions Woven into International Folk Dance”
Caren Grantz Keljik, International Folk Dance Instructor
Telling our stories, sharing culture and tradition with music, dance and
movement.
Sitting or standing, using right and left brain, dancing and moving as a
group.
Skills enhancement, social engagement, and therapeutic engagement.
Friday, November 14, 2014; All Day Seminar
Watch the website for more details on locations and speakers!
Nancy Schwartz
Kara Reiser
Region 7
The Region 7 Spring Workshop was held April 11th in Owatonna with 75
people attending. At the June board meeting, evaluations were reviewed and
topics and speakers discussed for next year. The 2015 spring workshop will
be hosted by Chapter 2. Their Chapter Rep is Kate Richards at
krichar4@good-sam.com or Janice Rasmussen at
jrasmussen@fieldcrestcare.com.
The Engaging Our Seniors workshop is scheduled for September 26 at
Woodlake Meeting Center in Rochester (210 Wood Lake Drive SE). This
workshop will be very “hands on” and geared to workers in memory care,
universal workers and team leaders, volunteers, activity aides and other staff
who cannot attend other training events. Sessions will include adapting
games for impairments, memory care, meaningful work, exercise, and
handling behavior & conflict. Brochures for registration will be mailed to
every facility in the region around the first of August, or you can contact Marie
Howard at 507-725-3351 or e-mail to mhoward@careandrehab.org or Cindy
Sveen at 507-864-7714 or e-mail to csveen@hotmail.com.
Janice Rasmussen
MORE REGIONAL NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Summer/Fall 2014
New Ad Deadlines and Publication Mailings
Ad & Advertising Deadlines:
November 1, 2014
March 1, 2015
July 20, 2015
Publication Deadlines:
December 1, 2014
April 1, 2015
September 1, 2015
You can submit your articles and advertisements to me by mail to the
Annandale Care Center, 660 Park St. East, Annandale MN. 55302 or email
them to me at Annette.Gunnerson@ahcsmn.org.
MN Swap does reserve the right to limit the number of ads and articles per
issue due to the limited space and content.
Annette Gunnerson, MN SWAP Editor
Conference Co-Chairs
Peace, Love and Activities – Get on the Bus!
October 2014 MN SWAP Conference
The members of Region 6 /MAPA invite you to join in the Flower Power
movement at the MN SWAP Conference October 8-10, 2014. In addition to
NEAT professional educational opportunities that are RIGHT ON, enjoy COOL
networking with colleagues from all over the state, and sharing of best
practices.
The conference will include an opportunity to get DECKED OUT in FUNKY
THREADS for a 60’s theme night supper and a 60’s themed costumed contest
on Banquet & Awards Night. Save the date and plan to GET ON THE BUS
with all of your GROOVY friends. It’s going to be FAR OUT and a real
BLAST!
Start planning your outfits for the 60’s - costume contest and polish up those
dancing shoes so you will ready to get your groove on at the banquet!!
Laura Lenertz
Gina Porter
Liz Jurchisin
Promo Chair
Promotions continues to seek fun and new ways to promote
our activity profession. The MN SWAP board and the
conference co-chairs have been working together on some fun
ideas and a new clothing item at the promotions table to
purchase along other items. Thanks for your support, hope to
see you at the promo table at fall conference.
Sandy Lacek
Membership Report
NCCAP Update
This past June, NCCAP held their annual Symposium in Bloomington, MN
with approximately 90 people attending. NCCAP is accepting a call for
papers for the 2015 Symposium to be held in Raleigh/Durham, NC. More
information is available on the website.
Congratulations to Jennifer Lahmann and Ernie Goshen for their NCCAP
awards. Ernie was MNSWAP’s Excellence in Administration recipient at
the conference in fall. He received the NCCAPs Administration Award.
Jennifer received NCCAP’s Best Practice award for her Music Memories
program.
NCCAP has created a new certification option for the home health worker.
The Activity 101 training curriculum provides basics to help the home care
worker create meaningful quality of life. The Home Health Certification
(HCC) requires education, work experience, and continuing education.
The HCC is also available as a specialization option for ADC or can be
used for continuing education hours. Details are available on the NCCAP
website.
MN SWAP Website
Two new pages have been added to the website; Activity Resources and
Ideas page and a MN SWAP Resources page. Check it out! Please feel
free to email me any resources that would be good to include!
Julie Reginek MS, ACC, EDU, CDP
Julie.reginek@ridgewater.edu
Vendor Chair
Hello fellow Activity and Recreational Professionals!
I am slowly receiving vendor agreements in the mail at this time. If you know
of any vendor you would like to see at our conference be sure to shoot me an
e-mail @ dhbdhb@mchsi.com with their name, phone number and
address. See you in the fall, Betty Braegelman, Vendor Chair
Betty Braegelman
MORE NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Summer/Fall 2014
2015 Fall Conference
Wham! Pow! Shazam! Region 7 is jumping right into the fray to capture
the attention of all Minnesota Activity Professionals and remind them of
the Super Heroes they are. Discovering super powers, engaging with
other super heroes, and attaining new heights in super powers will be
what’s happening at the 2015 MN SWAP Fall Conference. Bam! Zap!
KaPow!
Janice Rasmussen
Allison DeRaad
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Education Update
The annual fall conference is October 8-10, 2014 and I hope that you have
registered or will be doing so in the next couple of weeks. If needed, download
a brochure from the website to register. I am especially excited about our
keynote speaker Chad Hymas. His motivating and emotional story of courage
and adapting to change will be a perfect introduction to this year’s event. We
also have two Friday morning intensives that should appeal to all levels of
activity professionals. You may notice we are NOT encouraging you to pay
your 2015 membership with conference registration we prefer you pay it with
the spring when registering for the spring seminar, or in a separate transaction
after January 1, 2015. It makes our record keeping and audits more organized
and functional to keep membership in the same year as the actual expenses so
2015 educational events and membership will be recorded in the same year.
This will be the new process going forward for all MN SWAP member
expenses, we hope this will help you budget more accurately also within your
facilities or personal expenses whichever may apply.
A few education and registration reminders: handouts will be available on the
website two weeks before the event. Please open each file separately and use
the recommended way of printing to provide for easy access. We also need
you to register on time and make full payment with your registration, no credit
cards can be accepted.
The other big change is we now have an official permanent address, this
conference will be our inaugural run at using a postal service versus a facility
address for MN SWAP registration. If you accidently use the old address it will
still get processed with no issues. The new address is:
Minnesota Statewide Activity Professionals Association (M N SWAP)
7455 France Ave. South #514
Edina, MN 55435-4702
Education is one of the main functions of MN SWAP and member input is
always needed. We love getting your suggestions, contacts, and program
ideas. The best way to contact me is by email at plhayle@augustanacare.org.
Pamela Hayle
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