September/October 2005 THE CELEBRATION IS ALMOST HERE! The 2005 Statewide Conference: Our Stories, Our Voices The 2005 Arizona Conference (aka the “Golden Gary Bailey, social worker, and immediate Anniversary Conference”) will convene for two great past national president of NASW and Chair of the days of keynote addresses, workshops, panels, awards NASW Public Education Campaign, will kick off the recognition, gala receptions, and “story-telling” to conference with a stirring opening keynote address. In mark this event. The Conference Committee has been his voice, Bailey will share with you a portion of his working industriously (and sometimes miraculously) story, anecdotes from the NASW story, and portions to present an event that will cover the scope and of the profession’s story. He will describe the NASW breadth of Social Work. A very tall order, but thanks Public Education Campaign to share the stories of to contributions from great chapter members and social workers throughout the nation. Bailey’s keynote generous sponsors, the 2005 Conference promises to address can and will inspire you, perhaps even amaze be an outstanding opportunity to celebrate not only the you! NASW Golden Anniversary, but also the outstanding Naomi Griffi th-Haines, social worker and contributions of Arizona Social Workers. Plus, you nationally renowned master storyteller, will bring you can earn up to 10.75 CEUs. the humor, the warmth, the sadness, and the triumphs If your register early, you will: of being a professional social worker. In a manner • save money (for spending in the Silent that will evoke your own marvelous and perhaps Auction of course!) bittersweet memories of your dedicated efforts as • ensure your participation in the conference a social worker, Griffi th-Haines’ closing keynote that kicks off the next 50 years; address will stir your soul, touch your emotions, send • join friends and colleagues for a you from tears to laughter, but above all, will make professionally enriching experience and a you proud of our heritage and our stories as social socially satisfying good time as well. workers. Ann Nichols, Josefi na Ahumada, Ivelisse Lopez, Between these two soul-stirring keynoters you will Don Fausel, David Berns, Melvin Nez, RoxRoy Reid, fi nd: Patti Dorgan, Mark Clark, Melinda Kiltz - these are just a few of the Arizona social workers who will be • Stimulating Workshops sharing and listening to “Our Stories, Our Voices.” • Gala Receptions Gary Bailey, Naomi Haines-Griffi ths, and Gail Waller • Stimulating Workshops will be among the social workers and visitors from • Thought Provoking Roundtables other states who will share the Arizona experience. • Knowledge Building Sessions Join them and your friends, colleagues and associates who will be coming together October 6 & 7, 2005, at the historic and newly renovated San Marcos Resort in continued on page 9 Chandler, Arizona. Board of Directors Features Melinda Kiltz The President’s Pen..................................... 3 President Branch 1 News .............................................4 Branches 2 and 3 News ...............................5 Patti Dorgan Professional Promotions Committee.............6 President-elect Social Workers story .....................................7 Kay Smith Upcoming Events...........................................8 Vice-President 2005 Conference (continued from Page 1)....9 Retreat Photos........................................10-11 Bonnie Ervin New CE Series .......................................13-16 Secretary Who to Contact Yvonne Gathers If you are looking for opportunities to get involved in your profes- Treasurer sional organization, please contact any of the following: BRANCH 1 BRANCH 1 BRANCH 4 (Gila, LaPaz, Maricopa, (West Yavapai County—Prescott & Leslie Leighninger Pinal, & Yuma Counties) surrounding area) Bobbie Anderson BOBBIE ANDERSON NANCY DEVINE Christy McClendon BR1 Chair BR 4 Board Rep Connie Phillips [email protected] [email protected] Ray Thomas Linda Weinberg BRANCH 2 STATEWIDE (Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima JUDY WALRUFF BRANCH 2 & Santa Cruz Counties) Chair, NASW-AZ PACE Lillian Singleton LILLIAN SINGLETON [email protected] Yolanda Shoemaker BR2 Board Rep [email protected] JOSEFINA AHUMADA Joyce Canfi eld CCNLI (Nominations Chair) YOLANDA SHOEMAKER [email protected] BRANCH 3 BR2 Board Rep Louis Brousseau [email protected] NASW-AZ Chapter Offi ce BRANCH 4 BRANCH 3 CAROL STAMBAUGH Nancy DeVine (Apache, Coconino, Mohave Executive Director & Navajo Counties plus (480) 968-4595 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES Payson, Sedona & Cottonwood) [email protected] Melissa Loy, BSW Student Rep. LOUIS BROUSSEAU BR 3 Board Rep. Serani Wijesinghe, MSW Student Rep. [email protected] New Password Procedure For your fi rst log in, you will use the following information to log in: User Name: The user name is your fi rst name and your last name with no spaces in between. (ie. JaneDoe) *Please note that this is the fi rst name in your member record. If your NASW membership has you listed as “H. Jane Doe”, then “H” is your fi rst name for the purposes of this log in. (ie. HDoe) Once you log in the fi rst time, you can set your preferences to change your user name to whatever you wish. Password: naswaz Once you have logged in, the website will direct you to choose a user name and password that you can remember. 2 The President’s Pen by Melinda Kiltz, MSW, MPA Happy Sizzling Summer, fellow social A cutting-edge idea was born during the workers! The weather has been quite steamy and retreat. Please keep your eyes open in the very sticky as of late across many parts of Arizona. near future for a new program being introduced. This type of oppression often results in shortened It is being designed as a series of “leadership tempers and quick tongues. As social workers, circles” that will assist social workers in the we are called upon to assist those in need of aid, development of leadership skills, increase regardless of weather, disposition, and many other networking abilities in the social service and other challenges. We also work as agents of change public arenas, and sharpen our business acumen. in larger systems settings. I applaud all social The series will include a review of professional workers for your diligence and unyielding passion articles on leadership in various mediums across to make our communities better places, whether at the state to help us improve the reputation of the micro or macro level. We are most successful social workers as both leaders and professionals, as we work collaboratively across levels in order and to provide a link for social workers to connect to meet the needs of our communities. with others. Lucky for me (and other NASW-AZ The NASW-AZ CCNLI will head up this members), I was recently able to escape the effort and will provide various articles to the Phoenix heat for a few days. I had the great branches to use as in-person discussion pieces (i.e. privilege of attending this year’s NASW-AZ an informal coffee house chat or brown bag lunch leadership retreat in the tall pines of Flagstaff. type of meeting). Article information will also be Each morning as I stepped outside of the hotel, provided to members via the website, email, and I was greeted by the fragrant pine trees and light newsletters. An online message board will soon breeze. This invigorating morning ritual set the be established for live chats regarding the various tone for two days of highly energetic hard work articles. (If you have not yet had the opportunity and incredible team building among the volunteer to check out our newly renovated website, please leadership of our State chapter. New leaders were visit www.naswaz.com for great information oriented to Chapter operations, bylaws, and offi ce on what is happening locally and at the national structure. level). Beyond this “nuts and bolts” initiation, all This approach to building leadership and participants actively participated in brainstorming making connections in the community fi ts nicely on how best to serve you, our membership, with the NASW national media campaign which in bringing relevant, timely, and exciting was launched in March 2005. programming to your door and at the same time Furthermore, this new programming effort how to conduct Chapter business responsibly complements our upcoming State conference on and proactively to meet your needs. Our Chapter October 6-7 at the Sheraton San Marcos resort leadership is comprised of a variety of social in Chandler. This year’s theme is “NASW workers who work in diverse settings from Golden Anniversary: Our Stories, Our Voices.” hands-on service delivery to agency directors It will be a celebration of where we began as a and independent consultants. This range of profession and how far we’ve come. Registration professional experience increases our ability to information is forthcoming in your mailbox. I meet the needs of our membership at all levels. look forward to seeing you there!! 3 Branch 1 fostering leadership roles, planning student event in Tempe by Bobbie Anderson, Branch 1 Chair branch awards: Social Worker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Public Citizen of the Year and If you attended the Leadership Institute held Public Elected Offi cial of the Year. Opportunities recently in Flagstaff, you were lucky enough to hear for recognition outside of these categories do exist, Patti Caldwell talk about the essentials of effective if you know of someone that you think deserves leadership. Ideas fl owed on the qualities of good recognition please nominate them. There are many leadership and how to incorporate these in our daily wonderful people in our community that deserve to practice. Branch 1 members are planning to take be recognized for the work they do. this one step further and by organizing activities Upcoming event: Branch 1 will be bringing surrounding the topic of leadership, including NASW to the Social Work students who attend literature review and discussion as well as speakers.