Children’s Legal Services – Circuit 8 (DCF)

Kelsey Burnette Managing Attorney 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Building G, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Mailing Address: 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Building J, MS 13/04, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Phone: 352-415-6158 FAX: (352) 955-6298 E-mail: Kelsey_Burnette@dcf.state.fl.us   (Also covers Circuit 3)

Children’s Legal Services – Circuit 3 (DCF)

Kelsey Burnette Managing Attorney 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Building G, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Mailing Address: 1000 NE 16th Avenue, Building J, MS 13/04, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Phone: 352-415-6158 FAX: (352) 955-6298 E-mail: Kelsey_Burnette@dcf.state.fl.us   (Also covers Circuit 8)

Children’s Legal Services – Circuit 1 (DCF)

Elizabeth (Betsy) Miller, Managing Attorney 160 Governmental Center, Suite 711 Pensacola, FL 32502 Office: (850) 626-3053/(850) 595-8230 Cell: (850) 390-1678 E-mail: Elizabeth_Miller@dcf.state.fl.us

2014_04_08 General Membership Mtg

QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc. Meeting date: 04/8/2014 Call to order: The Quarterly Membership Meeting of FSFAPA Quarterly meeting was held in Tallahassee on April 08, 2014. The meeting convened at 1:00 pm EST, President Trudy Petkovich presiding, and Curtis Byrd, Secretary. Members in attendance: All members in attendance and visitors Minutes Approval: Minutes for Ft. Lauderdale were brought before the members for approval A motion was made to approve the minutes with any necessary charges. The motion was properly seconded. Motion Carried. Trudy Petkovich opened the meeting by welcoming everyone to the Quarterly meeting in Tallahassee, Fl. Trudy Petkovich presented the revised Bylaws to the members to be ratified. There was several questions ask and some discussion on the changes. It was stated; by the Parliamentarian and the ByLaws Chair that there was ample time to send in any corrections to these ByLaws and now was just the time to vote. If there are any suggested changes for the By Laws in the future please direct to Lynda Thompson. A motion was by Lillie Blackshear to ratify the Bylaws, it was seconded and a vote was called 19 For and 5 Against. Bylaws were Ratified. Trudy Petkovich gave a brief update on the June Conference. Trudy Petkovich discussed with everyone that all Florida attendees must register for Conference and classes this year. This is a combine conference with NFPA. To see about DCF paid conference registration, please contact your CBC. If you are adoptive or kinship parents please check the FSFAPA website for scholarships. Child care as always is on a first come basis so please be sure to register soon. Harry Dubia discussed membership and the reasons to become members of FSFAPA. There was discussion from the members regarding why local associations or individuals should join FSFAPA. He announced that FSFAPA had partnered with One Simple Wish which is an organization that grants wishes to foster and adopted children all year. This would be available to all paid members. Membership cards are being sent to all members. Trish Allen spoke on the Tax Credit Bill and that everyone should write their congressman and voice their options. This is a very important bill and we all should do whatever we can to keep this bill alive. There was additional discussion about the new Medicaid and the Managed system that is moving into place in Florida. Each area seems to be having different deadlines. Conversation was noted and the RVP’s were to go back and see what is happening in their areas and report, posting any information available on the FSFAPA website. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2:10_pm Est. Curtis Byrd Secretary Date of approval Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc.

2014-06-05 BOD Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Quarterly Meeting Minutes Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc. Meeting date: 6/5/2014 Call to order: The Board of Directors of FSFAPA monthly conference call was held on June 5, 2014. The meeting convened at _4:00_ pm EST, President Trudy Petkovich presiding, and Curtis Byrd, Secretary. Members in attendance: Trudy Petkovich, Curtis Byrd, Harriett Wynn, Lillie Blackshear, Trish Allen, Dorothy Alvarez, Maria Bond, Coleen LaCosta, Chris Johnson, Orlando Avila, Keith Best, Kim Hernandez, Charles Parker, Harry Dubia, Lynda Thompson, Kara Jordon, and Victoria Herrin. Members absent: Wendy Vernon (excused), Trudie Poole (excused) Advisors in Attendance: David Brown, Gay Frizzell, Carrie Toy Special Guest: Lauralynn Segur , Cindy Strickland Approval of Minutes: Harriett Wynn made a motion to approve the minutes of May 26, 2014 with corrections, seconded Motion Carried Trudy Petkovich opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and introducing our special guest, Carrie Toy who will be the “new Gay”. Trudy Petkovich turned the floor over to Charles Parker for an update on website. Charles demonstrated the new changes that he is making; the addition of search capability is a wonderful idea. Charles is incorporating our Facebook which has currently over 1100 followers into the website doing this is a really effective way to communicate information. Charles also correlated all 22 judicial circuits, 18 CBC’s, 67 counties, 32 Board positions, and 41 local FAPA’s. Charles is hoping to issue everyone a password so each board member will be able to manage their part of the site. To check out the website please go to www.floridafapa.org/wp. Charles is hoping to have the new live by July 1, 2014. Everyone expressed their appreciation to Charles for all the work he has done. Maria completed the purchase of A/V equipment that was voted on purchasing for the conference. Maria stated that she and Christopher Johnson will begin researching the remaining AV needs of FSFAPA and begin purchasing these items. A Policy and Procedure will need to be in place for signing out and returning these inventory items. Lynda Thompson will prepare this document. Maria then moved on the new position “Administrative Support” for the FSFAPA Board she see this as a baby step that will open the door to other avenues. We need to build a strong foundation on which we can build and expand this board goal. This new position will fall under the President. Maria will prepare a proposal mirroring the contract that already is in place with our FAST position. Advertising for position will be on forms of communication (constant contact, Facebook etc.). The selection committee will consist of the Executive Committee of FSFAPA. The Executive Committee members will not be illegible to apply for the position. This position is open for any of the existing Board of Directors to apply for. Orlando Avila made a motion that we accept the position title “Administrative Support”, the positon description to be complete Maria Bond and to include the salary package information, $10.00 per hour for 20 hours a week. We will recruit via these site and constant contact. It was seconded. Motion Carried Trudy, then brought up the issues that we are having with the Duffels Program shipping and distribution. LaShaun Wallace has voiced that she is willing to give up the chair position of this program. It was discussed should we scrap the whole program and start over or refine the current program. Coleen LaCosta voiced that the program could be saved with some fine tuning. Trudy then asks the RVP how many duffels they still had in their possession. The answer was staggering amount (150). Trudy stated that this was our program and we needed to take ownership of it. She then asks if there was anyone will to step up and take over this program, Keith Best volunteered to assume this responsibility, and Keith will prepare a proposal of his redesign and submit it to the board. It was decided that the duffels will be given out at all conferences. It will begin with the Summit conference in September. We will ask for a list of foster parents coming to Summit from DCF. Kim Hernandez asked what was she to do with the luggage/ Duffels/bags that LaShaun Wallace had shipped to her. Trudy advised her give it away to foster families. David Brown spoke on the upcoming legislative session, he wants us to come up with at plan of what we want to present to the legislators. David asks for each board member to come up with at least 3-4 topics for legislation. Trudy asks that everyone email David at least one topic this week. Gay Frizzell is retiring as our DCF advisor she spoke at the meeting offering any support to us after her retirement, stating that there is nothing she would not do to support FSFAPA. Gay then introduced her replacement Carrie Toy. Carrie told everyone a little about herself and that she was hoping to fill Gay’s shoes. Carrie’s email address is Carrie_Toy@dcf.state.fl.us. Victoria Herrin reported that the band will be performing four songs during the conference and there will be professional recording and the several media outlets including Good Morning America. John Travolta has made several donations even though he could not be in Tallahassee he is still interested in being a spokesperson for the Band. There are large sumes of money coming in for corporate sponsors. Donations need to be handled through a separate band account. It was suggested that with all of Victoria’s involvement that she be a co-signer on the account since she will be handling the equipment purchases and the payments. Curtis Byrd made a motion to rename the SunTrust Conference Account to “NEX GEN Band Account” and adding Victoria Herrin as a co-signer on this new account. It was seconded. Motion Carried Curtis Byrd and Orlando Avila reported that as of right now we have the following nominations: President – Harriett Wynn, Treasurer – Maria Bond, Northwest RVP – Kara Jordon, North Central – no

2014-05-26 BOD Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONTHLY CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc. Meeting date: _5/26/2014_______ Call to order: The Board of Directors of FSFAPA monthly conference call was held on May 26, 2014. The meeting convened at _8:30_pm EST, President Trudy Petkovich presiding, and Curtis Byrd, Secretary. Members in attendance: Trudy Petkovich, Curtis Byrd, Harriett Wynn, Lillie Blackshear, Trish Allen, Dorothy Alvarez, Maria Bond, Coleen LaCosta, Chris Johnson, Orlando Avila, Wendy Vernon, Charles Parker, Trudie Poole, Harry Dubia, Lynda Thompson, Kara Jordon, and Victoria Herrin. Members absent:Kim Hernandez, Keith Best Advisors in Attendance: David Brown Approval of Minutes: Lillie Blackshear made a motion to approve the minutes of April 28, 2014_ with corrections, seconded Motion Carried Trudy Petkovich opened the meeting by letting everyone know the primary purpose of this call is to discuss the conference. Trudy, then ask everyone to email her their arrival times. Trudy Petkovich then to begin o set out the tasks for each Board member these will be emailed out to everyone. Child Care has been full since May 19, 2014. People are still calling and requesting slots. Trudy Petkovich is working hard to accommodate them. FSFAPA Table – sign with prices: Lynda Thompson volunteered to produce this signage. Membership – table: Harry Dubia will handle this table and has requested board members to volunteer to take a slot. Orlando Avila volunteered himself and his wife Janel to work. Chain of Love Lori Dubia and Lori Decker the committee members for chain of love will be in charge of putting up and taking down the Chain of Love. Harry Dubia asks on what day the chain will arrive in Orlando. Maria Bond stated it will arrive on Wednesday. Awards on Saturday and Sunday Presentations Trudy Petkovich is working with Sue Dondiego on this. Trudy says it will happen. Hospitality room will be manned by the CBC of Central Florida Greeters and Directional support: This is a very important position Kristy Putman of DCF is setting up a meeting with foster parents who parent teens Greeters and Directional support will be vital to this Tear Down, Pack up and inventory: Please keep a running inventory of items on your tables; we are still trying to get an complete inventory. Discuss agenda for Board meeting: Meeting will be on Thursday evening at 8:00 pm Agenda items so far is on Duffels. Legislative issues for the upcoming year Discuss agenda for the Membership Meeting: All board members will give a oral report at this meeting so please be prepared. Maria will make a basket for NFPA Exhibitors: Virtual School is the only new one. David is looking forward to getting FCC more involved in the upcoming year.  Calendar NFPA/FSFAPA June 5-8, 2014 (Orlando) NACAC July 23-26, 2014 Adjournment Harriett Wynn made motion to adjourn it was seconded meeting ended 9:11 pm EST   __Curtis Byrd___________________                               _____________ Secretary                                                                                             Date of approval Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc.