REGIONAL CONTINUITY OF CARE
COUNCIL
COUNCIL
September 13, 2011
Oncology Conference Center
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
The RCCC membership gathered in the lobby of the oncology unit at St.
Joseph’s Hospital. While waiting for the conference room to be vacated, members
introduced themselves, greeted
Joseph’s Hospital. While waiting for the conference room to be vacated, members
introduced themselves, greeted
old friends, and met newcomers. After entering the conference room,
Mary Riemersma, RCCC president, called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Members and guests were individually
introduced around the conference table, with a quick reference to their
affiliation to the RCCC community.
Mary Riemersma, RCCC president, called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Members and guests were individually
introduced around the conference table, with a quick reference to their
affiliation to the RCCC community.
Mary went on to give her report, which included the news that Kristin
Mostowski would not
Mostowski would not
be able to complete the rest of her term as Treasurer of the RCCC.
Kristin is on maternity leave, and must stay close to home. Mary gave the bank balance at approximately
$1400.00.
Kristin is on maternity leave, and must stay close to home. Mary gave the bank balance at approximately
$1400.00.
Mary then asked the membership to consider topics they might find
beneficial for next year,
beneficial for next year,
along with any suggestions for bolstering membership or attendance at meetings.
The next report was presented by Jennifer Tiede. Jennifer graciously
volunteered to spearhead the committee for the Fall Harvest Gathering.
Membership voted on the site and menu.
Plans
volunteered to spearhead the committee for the Fall Harvest Gathering.
Membership voted on the site and menu.
Plans
are to reserve a larger room at the Brookside Country Club for November
8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The room will hold no more than 40
people, and the RCCC is responsible to have
8th, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The room will hold no more than 40
people, and the RCCC is responsible to have
a minimum of 20 people signed up.
The cost will be $25.00 per plate. The menu will be included on the
invitation. Jennifer did place a deposit on the room for our event, which is to
be reimbursed by the RCCC. Members were asked to consider bringing blankets and
socks and hats for Sister Katherine’s drive for those seniors who need extra
warmth in their lives. Mary thanked
Jennifer for her hard work on behalf of the RCCC.
The cost will be $25.00 per plate. The menu will be included on the
invitation. Jennifer did place a deposit on the room for our event, which is to
be reimbursed by the RCCC. Members were asked to consider bringing blankets and
socks and hats for Sister Katherine’s drive for those seniors who need extra
warmth in their lives. Mary thanked
Jennifer for her hard work on behalf of the RCCC.
Bob Hopper, Vice President, then spoke of the importance of new blood
on the Executive
on the Executive
Board for 2012. There was
discussion between nominees for VP and Treasurer. Duties were
discussion between nominees for VP and Treasurer. Duties were
delineated, and people volunteered to be considered for different
positions, if necessary.
positions, if necessary.
Membership voted.
Diane Hopper, Membership, told members about the need to ‘prepay’ dues
for 2012. Organizations which had not paid in 2011 would be ‘forgiven’ for this
year, and asked only to
for 2012. Organizations which had not paid in 2011 would be ‘forgiven’ for this
year, and asked only to
remit dues for the upcoming year. The urgency behind the need for
payment was described by
payment was described by
Diane, as follows: The RCCC is a non-profit group which prides itself
on giving back to the community through grants to organizations who serve
seniors in some way, and in scholarships for those students who are in the
health care field. Lack of membership results in an inability to offer these
essential practices which support the community. Diane went on to invite
members to use the website frequently. Funding was allotted to insure a
user-friendly, updated tool for disseminating members’ information.
Announcements and events for the website will happily be posted. Diane thanked everyone for their attention
and consideration.
on giving back to the community through grants to organizations who serve
seniors in some way, and in scholarships for those students who are in the
health care field. Lack of membership results in an inability to offer these
essential practices which support the community. Diane went on to invite
members to use the website frequently. Funding was allotted to insure a
user-friendly, updated tool for disseminating members’ information.
Announcements and events for the website will happily be posted. Diane thanked everyone for their attention
and consideration.
Sister Katherine requested serious discussion by membership before
deciding any action with, or about, the scholarship programs.
deciding any action with, or about, the scholarship programs.
Bob Hopper then introduced the guest speaker, Mr. Jon Brooks of Vision
Impaired Support.
Impaired Support.
He is a man who has first-hand experience with ‘vision impairment’. Mr.
Brooks shared his
Brooks shared his
own story, demonstrated products which were helpful to people
experiencing loss of vision.
His organization helps retrain people, and most are referred by the
Department of Rehabilitation, the Veteran’s Affairs, or Blind Field
Services. There are three areas of
supportive services offered by VIS: a computer lab, Braille, and Independent
Living skills. Mr. Brooks demonstrated several computer programs to help the
visually impaired. He had handouts which
mimicked certain visual conditions, a braille alphabet card, and other
information. There were some questions,
which he happily answered. Mary thanked
Mr. Brooks for his informative talk.
experiencing loss of vision.
His organization helps retrain people, and most are referred by the
Department of Rehabilitation, the Veteran’s Affairs, or Blind Field
Services. There are three areas of
supportive services offered by VIS: a computer lab, Braille, and Independent
Living skills. Mr. Brooks demonstrated several computer programs to help the
visually impaired. He had handouts which
mimicked certain visual conditions, a braille alphabet card, and other
information. There were some questions,
which he happily answered. Mary thanked
Mr. Brooks for his informative talk.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margie Maston
