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For OT Month in April 2012, NYSOTA launched the “Where is YOUR NYSOTA Spirit?” campaign. This campaign centers on our new NYSOTA hand, easily recognizable with the NYSOTA logo and colorful highlighter fingers. Having first been spotted at the AOTA Conference in Indianapolis in 2011, between then and now the NYSOTA hand has been popping up across the world at various OT and NYSOTA events, as well as vacations, parties, volunteering events...everywhere!
The “Where is YOUR NYSOTA Spirit?” Campaign has been bringing NYSOTA members together and providing a way to show their membership spirit.
Where has YOUR NYSOTA Spirit been? Check the NYSOTA website, the newsletter and our Facebook page for photos.
Want to Show YOUR NYSOTA Spirit? Simply make a donation to NYSOTA at the $5 level, get your gift of the NYSOTA hand and send your photos to us at [email protected].
We will announce all the far-flung places NYSOTA has been at the annual conference in November 2013.
We would love to have you join us at AOTA in San Diego in April, where “YOUR NYSOTA Spirit” will be larger than life. Come see us, chat with us, “check in” and get your picture taken and show YOUR NYSOTA Spirit!
Looking forward,
Melissa WhelanPresident, NYSOTA
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Letter from the President: Where is “Your NYSOTA Spirit”? .................. 1NYSOTA NewsBriefs & Photos ............................. 32012 Award Recipients ............................................. 4Announcing the 2013 Annual Conference ........... 6Call for Papers: 2013 Conference .......................... 6Discount for New Members! .................................. 8Contact Information .................................................. 8NYSOTA Executive Board & District Chairs ...... 8
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Tammy Boire, OTR/L acknowledged at Capital District MeetingAt a recent Capital District Meeting, Elaine Hill, OTR/L presented Tammy Boire, OTR/L with her nomination letter and thanked her for her dedication and support over many years. Tammy was awarded a 2012 NYSOTA Award of Merit for Service which was presented at the NYSOTA Annual Business Meeting held during the NYSOTA Annual Conference in Rochester.
NYSOTA is pleased to welcome Amy Rich, Anna Zenker and Shanaaz Bell as they “give a hand” to the Capital District!
Conference Thanks NYSOTA would like to thank all those that participated in the 2012 NYSOTA Conference in Rochester, NY, including vendors and sponsors, speakers, committee members, board members and volunteers. Events at conference raised $1400 dollars and will be used to support the NYSOTPAC.
Supervision: How do I comply with Supervision Regulations?A non-CEU course focused on how to engage in the supervision conversation, how to develop supervision plans and how to complete supervision logs that comply with the newly developed regulations.Fees: Members: Free A NYSOTA Member Benefit Non-NYSOTA members: $100Registration: To register, please contact your local NYSOTA representativeLocations: Check the NYSOTA website and Facebook events page for details as they emerge. Central District: Thursday, February 7 in Binghamton. Email [email protected] for more details and to RSVP. The NYSOTA board works hard to
promote your profession!
Show your Spirit! Pete Kennelty, COTA, Hudson-Taconic District Chair; Donna Frazier, OTR/L, Volunteer Coordinator; and Joan Whitesell, OTR/L, Vice President
Heart of Dance troupe (a program through Heritage Christian Services near Rochester) performs for a captive audience at the President’s Reception.
Legislative UpdatesLearn about the latest news regarding Continued Competency and Supervision at www.nysota.org! Read the proposed continued competency regulations as well as the final OT regulations. Submit questions to [email protected] or [email protected]. More details to come!
Continuing EducationKeep an eye out for NYSOTA CE events, popping up throughout the State.
Lobby Day 2013Save the Date: March 13 in Albany! More details to come. See you there!
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Patricia J. Precin, MS, OTR/L, LPGreat Neck, NY
Award of Merit for Practice in Mental Health for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
Theresa (Tammy) A. Boire, OTR/L Fort Edward, NY
Award of Merit for Service for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
Gloria Lucker, MS, OTR/L, FAOTABuffalo, NY
Honorary Membership for more than 15 years of dedicated and outstanding service and contributions to
the Association at the state level
Merlene Gingher, EdD, OTR/L, PTBoston, NY
Award of Merit for Practice in Education for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
Piper Crawford, OTR/LClinton, NY
Award of Merit for Service for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
Kimberly Wiggins, OTR/LVestal, NY
Award of Merit for Practice in Pediatrics for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
Diane Long, EdD, OTR/L, BCPAuburn, NY
Award of Merit for Practice in Education for contributions to the occupational therapy profession,
which have statewide significance
College of the SagesTroy, NY
Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the advancement of occupational therapy of statewide
significance, especially regarding support of the efforts of NYSOTA for hosting Executive Board Meetings and
making technological resources available
Willing to volunteer to help create a stronger NYSOTA?
Want to develop skills that can take your career to the
next level?
Contact the NYSOTA VOLUNTEER NETWORK at
2012 AWARD RECIPIENTSCongratulations to your NYSOTA Awardees!
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CALLING ALL OTS, OTAS, RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS!
Submit proposals on innovative topics in OT practice for the 2013 Conference.
ANNOUNCING THE 2013 NYSOTA CONFERENCE!
Program information and registration will be available in late
summer, with details announced as they are available.
NYSOTA is an AOTA Approved Provider ofcontinuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content,
products or clinical procedures by AOTA.
NYSOTA is also an approved sponsor of NYS Continued Competency Credit. For more information, visit www.nysota.org.
The views expressed and materials presented in the course of any activity sponsored by the New York State Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. represent the personal views of the individual presenters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of NYSOTA. The Association assumes no responsibility for such views and materials and hereby expressly disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, for the content of any Association-sponsored activity.
Who: YOU and Your Colleagues!
What: NYSOTA Annual Conference
When: Friday - Sunday, November 1 - 3, 2013
Where: Hotel Albany, Albany, New York
Why: Continuing Education & Networking Events!
How: Travel by train, plane or automobile
www.thehotelalbany.com/maps
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Requirements:Step 1:•Fill out Call for Papers Form in its entirety, located at www.nysota.org.•Include an abstract with 125 words or less with 3-5 bulleted, quantitative and
measurable learning objectives.•Include resume/cover letter and brief bio of each co-presenter (if applicable).
OR•Send information regarding previously approved NYSOTA/AOTA
presentation and details about when and where course was presented.
Submission:•Send all materials to NYSOTA headquarters via email to [email protected].
Call 518-462-3717 with questions.•All materials are due to NYSOTA by March 15, 2013.
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NYSOTAP (518) 462-3717 F (518) [email protected] www.nysota.org
NYSOTA Executive Officers
President Melissa Whelan, MS, OTR/L,
Vice President Joan Whitesell, OTR/L [email protected]
Secretary Francine Seruya, PhD, OTR/L
Treasurer Laura Watson, OT, ,PT
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Urge your non-member colleagues to join NYSOTA!Tell all of your friends “JOIN NOW AND ONLY PAY HALF
PRICE FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!”
That’s right! Effective January 1, 2013, pay only 50% of the cost for all new memberships until the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2013)!
Refer five new members and receive an attractive USB jelly bracelet!
Join online or download membership formsat www.nysota.org/?q=join_us.
(Note: For all new members who join online, the 50% discount will be refunded within two weeks following membership processing.
For more information please contact [email protected].
MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO REFER FIVE FRIENDS!
District Chairpersons
CapitalTammy Boire, OTR/L
CentralBob Trapani, MA, OTR/L
Metropolitan New YorkDoris Obler, PhD, MSW, OTR/L
Niagara-FrontierVacant
Hudson-TaconicPeter Kennelty, [email protected]
Long IslandTricia Nicholes, MS, OTR/L
RochesterAnna Bowne, OTR/LPaul DiMiero, OTR/L
WestRockMary Walsh, MS, OTR/L
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