2014_10_04 General Membership Mtg

General Membership Quarterly Meeting Oct. 4, 2014 – 3:20 p.m. Hodges University – Ft. Myers Submitted for approval by FSFAPA Secretary Charles Parker. Meeting started as the final agenda item on the Quarterly Mini Conference with Trudy Petkovich (President), Harriett Wynn (Exec VP, President-elect), Maria Bond (Treasurer) and Charles Parker (Secretary), Chris Johnson (RVP), Kara Elliot-Jordan (RVP), Victoria Herrin (Band Manager). Coleen LaCosta (FAST Coordinator), Wendy Vernon (Advocacy), Lynda Thompson (Parliamentarian/Bylaws/Conference Chair), Lillie Blackshear (RVP), Dorothy Alvarez (RVP), Keith Best (RVP), Trish Allen (Adoptions), Harry Dubia (Membership), LaShaun Wallace (Duffels), David Brown (CBC Advisor), Gay Frizzell (QPI Advisor) and Carrie Toy (DCF Advisor). Not in attendance Amanda Williams (NexGen Teens) was with Nex Gen Teens at hotel, Director of Programs and Nominations Chair Orlando Avila was excused for family reasons. The meeting was attended by approximately 158 mini conference attendees. (The mini conference served more than 400 people when Teens and Child Care are counted.) The minutes for the previous Qaurterly Meeting were not filed by previous secretary who later resigned for health and family reasons. Trudy started off the meeting with the introduction of Board (listed above.) Trudy then introduced the updated FSFSAPA website (FloridaFAPA.org). EVENTS: Trudy outlined the upcoming FSFAPA Events: Rally In Tally Child Welfare awareness events at the Florida Legislature – Feb. 3-4 2015 Winter Quarterly meeting Feb. 14, 2015 in Fernandina Beach Awareness Day/Children’s Week (Legislative session, Tallahassee – April 12-17, 2015) FSFAPA Annual Education Conferences (2015 conference, June 19-21, Orlando Hilton)   DUFFELS: Trudy outlined the Duffels program and how it is funded, and explained why the distribution is specific to children in Foster Care (not adopted, kinship, relative care, or biological). MEMBERSHIP: Trudy outlined membership benefits and explained that anyone signing up today would get the remainder of 2014 and all of 2015 calendar year. Membership information page was displayed on the screen while she discussed this. NEX GEN BAND: A brief history of the NexGen Band was given, having started as a result of an idea that grew out of a teen talent show at the end of the 2013 FSFAPA Annual Education Conference at the Orlando Hilton. The band has now performed at the 2015 Children’s Week at the Florida Capital, 2015 National Foster Parent Association Conference, the DCF Summit and will perform at the upcoming National Faith Symposium. The group is not only developing the first group, but also a second generation of the group for longevity. FAST: Coleen gave an overview of the FAST program and updates. ELECTIONS: Per the association Bylaws, October is the month for the elections, however Charlie (standing in for Nominations Chair Orlando Avila) updated the membership that the nominations closed at the June Membership Meeting with all positions up for election facing no opposition. As such the slate below will assumes (or continues) their positions on January 1, 2015 through ascension/acclamation – negating the need for contested elections at this meeting. Harriet assumes the presidency Maria continues as treasurer Lillie, Kara and Dorothy continue in their respective RVP roles The 50/50 was won by Ronnie Kiser of Ft. Myers for $234 (the other 50% was split by SWFL-FAPA and FSFAPA.) At 3:49 the motion was made to adjourn (Motion my Lori Dubia, seconded by many; no opposition.)  

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.

2012_04_14 General Membership Mtg

MINUTES of Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc. Meeting date: 4/14/2012 Call to order: A Quarterly meeting of the FSFAPA, was held in Jacksonville, Florida on April 14, 2012. The meeting convened at 1:30 pm EST, President Trudy Petkovich presiding, and Curtis Byrd, Secretary. Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Lillie, and seconded to approve the minutes of the January 2012 meeting. Motion carried. Trudy welcomes everyone and brings meeting to order. She then introduces herself. Trudy thanks everyone for coming. Trudy turns the meeting over to Harriett Wynn who then introduces Deidre Lane and Yvonne Mitchell who will discuss “Different Together”. This was a very informative educational experience we all learned how different we all are and just how alike we all are. Postponed the vote on Bylaws due to not having a quorum. Trudy Adjourns Quarterly meeting Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 pm EST. Curtis Byrd Secretary Date of approval Florida State Foster Adoptive Parent Association Inc.