Secretary Report
Meg Smith, OTR/L
Submitted for the February 2008 Newsletter
As a New Year starts make sure
your plans include quality time with OOTA. Be sure to attend Continuing
Education February 2 with how-to information on using the three national and
state professional groups that support Occupational Therapy. Your feedback from
each CE offering helps OOTA committees and the Executive Board plan future
activities to meet member needs. New committees are being formed throughout the
year as events and interest dictate. New by-laws under review can update the
association to move forward in a streamlined manner fitting the busy lives and
needs of OT practitioners in this new millennium. Keep up to date with all the
activities of your OOTA with full minutes of association meetings on the OOTA
website.
Secretary Report
Meg Smith, OTR/L
Submitted November, 2007
Along with two days of great presenters at the 2007 Annual Conference , the
annual business meeting was held on Saturday, September 29th. Kendra Orcutt,
Interim Vice President was elected as Vice President to serve out the term
vacated by Toby Hamilton. The membership adopted the strategic plan as approved
by the executive board. Suena Olsen, AOTA representative requests member
feedback to adequately represent Oklahoma viewpoints in the upcoming on-line
meeting which can be viewed by all members. The membership voted to approve
keeping OOTA member dues at last years levels: OT $55, OTA $25, Student $15,
organization $300, and associate $20. Recognition awards were presented to many
people who have served the association and the field of OT. For full details of
this meeting and others go to the OOTA website for minutes.
Secretary Report
Meg Smith, OTR/L, FAOTA
Submitted July, 2007
It was with mixed feelings that I recently received
Sharon Sanderson’s letter of resignation. She does so much for OOTA, Oklahoma,
and the profession of Occupational Therapy. In looking back at the minutes of
our last few OOTA meetings her name is listed over and over as the initiator of
proposals to improve OT and the one we rely upon to research or communicate
issues. Of course the Presidency will be in the capable hands of Toby Hamilton.
Fortunately for us, Sharon is not leaving OOTA, just the Presidency and we will
have her to mentor new Board and Committee members. This is a great opportunity
for others of our talented membership to step up and become more active in OOTA.
Let us know how you would like to be more involved even for a few hours.
Things going on in OOTA
include plans for the 2007 Annual Conference September 28 and 29 in Tulsa –
volunteers needed – contact Toby Hamilton. Community Promotions has a new
Chairperson, Marlene Snow – let her know how you want to promote your
profession. OOTA nominates Committee members to the Oklahoma Medical Licensure
Board – want to be nominated when a position is available? OT Bucks were a way
to reward and recognize member performance – got a better idea? OOTA contributes
to AOTF student scholarship fund – know a deserving student?
Details of these subjects
and others are reported in full in minutes on the OOTA website.
Secretary Report
Meg Smith
Submitted April, 2007
The February 3rd
OOTA quarterly meeting was held following the excellent presentation titled
“Rehabilitation Methods Consistent with Neuroscience Evidence”. Presenters
included David Garrison, PhD, Shirley James, PT, MS, Toby Hamilton, PhD, MPH,
OTR/L, Carrie Ciro, MHS, OTR/L, and Cyndy Robinson, MS, OT/L.
Mary Isaacson was elected
OOTA treasurer to complete the term vacated by Anne Marie Grassman. Mary will
complete the April OT month promotions with educational presentations at Lowe’s
stores around the state.
Debbie Smart is working to
increase OOTA membership through ideas like 2 for 1 joining promotions this
spring.
Suena Olson requested
member feedback for the representative assembly at the 2007 AOTA conference
upcoming in St. Louis. All feedback is important for our OK voice.
John Jennings is working on
nominations for upcoming secretary and student representative office elections.
Send self or peer nominations to John.
Susan Tucker reported that
the newsletter February issue is out with reports and calendar.
Jennifer Campbell reported
that the form to sign up for the OOTA list serve is available on the OOTA
website.
The executive Board is
looking to update bylaws OOTA to reflect current issues and practices in
Oklahoma.
Report for February 2007 mailed to OOTA members in February 2007 OOTA
newsletter
Secretary Report
Meg Smith
Submitted October, 2006
The OOTA annual business meeting was held September 30th,
2006. Here are some of the highlights of the meeting. Go to the OOTA web site
for complete details. Dues were discussed and two rates were set. For the
remainder of the 2006-2007 fiscal year OT, OTA, and student rates will be
charged at a 2 for one rate. Fees for 2007-2007 will reduced by half per member.
Let’s build up our membership with these great deals.
Debbie Smart was elected as COTA representative to fill the
vacancy left by Stacie Parsons.
The next OOTA business meeting will be held in conjunction
with the Executive Board meeting November 14, 2006 at 6:00 pm. All members are
invited and should contact Marsha Collier to assure space at OU Shusterman
Center in Tulsa or at OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
The following OOTA award winners announced: Lowe’s for
Health Advocate of the Year, Ronda Reed for Outstanding service, Debbie Smart
for COTA of the year, and Carrie Ciro for OTR of the year. Outgoing
Executive Board members Carie Ciro, Angie Wilmoth, Suzettte Jones, Stacie
Parsons, Jamie Canada, Ronda Reed, and Oleta Noah were also recognized for their
efforts.
