Welcome from CDR Howard - PSC



Social Work Professional Advisory Group Meeting MinutesConference Dial in 641-715-3286 546654#19 January 2017 1300-1400 ESTGeneral Meeting1300 GreetingsWelcome from CDR Howard Roll Call- email your attendance to CDR Tricia Booker at tricia.h.booker.mil@mail.milCDR Booker took roll call of executive leadership team:PositionOfficerAttendanceChair ElectVACANT (TBA)SWPAG Liaison OfficerCDR Aimee Williams-ExcusedExecutive SecretaryCDR Tricia BookerPresentRecent Past ChairCDR Malaysia GreshamPresentAwards ChairCDR Todd JohnsonPresentAwards Co-ChairVacantCareer Development Chair LCDR Monique WorrellPresentCareer Development Co-ChairLCDR Monique RichardsPresent SWPAG Coin / SalesLCDR Cara AlexanderExcusedCommunication ChairLCDR Justin PeglowskiExcusedCommunications Co-ChairVacant Membership ChairCDR LaMar HendersonPresentMembership Co-ChairLCDR Cara AlexanderMentoring ChairLCDR Holly BerillaExcusedMentoring Co-ChairLCDR Israel GarciaPresentPolicy ChairCDR William BolducPresentPolicy Co-ChairCDR SchimdtPresentReadiness ChairLCDR Tyson BaizePresentReadiness Co-ChairLCDR Kari HarrisPresentRecruitment/Retention ChairLT Robert Van MeirPresentRecruitment/Retention Co-ChairVACANTTable SEQ Table \* ARABIC 1: Attendance List January 18 2017Chair Updates: CDR Howard recognized SWPAG Senior Social Workers and leadersCDR Howard thanked CDR Gresham for her service and hard work.CD Howard reiterated the CPOS goals and vision for 2017. She plans to expand on these goals, with the first task getting our Organization chart more in line with the HSO CDR Howard has planned the executive/general meeting dates for the year. They will on the third Thursday every month. Executive will be at 1230 and general meeting will be at 1300The SWPAG newsletter was distributed and next one is scheduled to be released this week.CDR Howard laid out the SWPAG vision and goals for 2017. She pledges to serve and represent the Corps by displaying excellence, persistence, loyalty, honor, and truth. Our Theme: Social Workers’ on the Move!My Vision: SWPAG in keeping with HSPAC & USPHS missions to lead, plan, coordinate, establish, develop, collaborate, implement, facilitate, and replicate a systematic Social Work Professional Advisory Group Performance Improvement Program IAW Social Work Professional Advisory Group and Health Professional Advisory Group Bylaws, designed to identify challenges in areas of Officership and Officer Personal Accountability to USPHS regarding Communication, Readiness; Increased Collaboration & Expansion Efforts; Policy; Advocacy, Visibility, Compliance, Professional Development; Education, Recruitment; Retention; and Functionality. Goal: to enrich overall morale, cohesion, performance, efficiency, impact, and stakeholder relationships not only among Social Workers but also all Officers, the USPHS, and the nation. Furthermore, as Leaders we are responsible for initiating and developing successful collaborations among other OPDIVS / Officer Disciplines creating partnerships to expand capacity & frequency communication. Plan to lead the Social Work Professional Advisory Group in Education & Training Programs which will be discipline-specific through leader motivation, preparedness, & resolve. CDR Howard plans to be a dedicated, professional, compassionate, and flexible leader, strategic in planning, coordinating, developing, implementing, and managing; resourceful with an ability to think critically, rationally, and logically allows for imagination & creativity; adaptable; enthusiastic learner.Social Work Operational Goals for 2017 Utilize SWPAG Gmail / Consolidate documents Recognize SWPAG members at every opportunityGenerate, Increase, Maintain, and Enhance: Leadership, Manageability, Timeliness, Accountability, Organization, Structure, Communication, Consistency, Enthusiasm, & Fellowship Engage and Promote Community Outreach, Membership, Readiness, Teamwork, and CollaborationMaintain bylaws in keeping with HSPAC Uniform Bylaws; Utilize for historical guidancePromote, Maintain, and Expand SWPAG 2017 (Tentative) Activities & Initiatives (Subject to Change) - (See SWPAG 2017 Major Initiatives Sheet dtd 09 Jan 17 (Seeking Volunteers in Leadership)Promote Professional Social Work development and versatility by encouraging team to seek and complete specialty certifications Encourage, Enhance, and Promote Mentorship / Clinical Supervision / Leadership OpportunitiesSeek to promote and utilize Approved Evidenced-Based research, information, and data Chair Elect and Committee Updates:Chair Elect: Will be announced at next meeting. SWPGA is going to extend the voting in ore rot gather more participation and to let members get to know the candidates. New voting deadline in 15 February SWPAG Liaison Officer Update: No UpdatesRecent Past Chair: CDR Gresham congratulated CDR Howard and wished her the best of luck. She has several items to present on laterAwards - CDR Johnson The Awards Committee will be sending out Letters/Certificates of Appreciation. If you have not received one, please let CDR Johnson know.The Awards Committee is in need of new members please contact CDR Todd Johnson at todd.johnson@cms..Career Subcommittee- LCDR Worrell /LCDR Richards (Mworrell1@ & Mrichards@ )Seeking general volunteers and secretary for Career Development SubcommitteeMeet 1st Monday of the month at 11amSeeking volunteers to present their research during one of the following dates: April 12-TBD – materials due Feb 15August 9 TBD- materials due June 15If interested, email LCDR Worrell and LCDR Richards your interest and presentation abstract. This is a great way to get your research out there and social workers can present their research to a broad audience. The presentation would occur virtually, so there is no travel requirementOpportunities for free CEUs in 2017VA/DOD/USPHS Social Work Training Series: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1pm ESTTarget Audience:This program is primarily intended for all VHA, DOD and United States Public Health Service (USPHS) advance practice Social Workers in the care of Service members, Veterans, and their families.Modality:? Virtual Conference/Webinar (Adobe Connect)Credit/hours:? 1.5 Accreditations Approved:? ASWB and NYSEDAttendee Guidance: ?All program attendees need to preregister for this course on the VHA TRAIN portal. If this is your first visit select “Create Account” on the menu to register. You only need one TRAIN account to access multiple TRAIN sites. Be sure to select the opt-in emails so that you can receive important messages.? If you already have an account, please enter your login name and password in the text-boxes provided on the menu and select “Login.” Click here to watch a short instructional video on how to create an accountUser FAQ’s FAQ Link and Sign up for a VHA train account here: VHA TrainCalendar of Webinars for 2017:February 8March 8April 12May 10June 14July 12August 9September 13October 11November 8We will publicize these webinars 1 and 2 weeks from the actual date. Activities in progress:Host a panel discussion on maintaining social work clinical currency when you have an administrative job. Looking to co-host an event with NIH for social work month. SWPAG Coin SalesNo updatesCommunication- CDR Booker reported for LCDR Peglowski.No updatesMembership- CDR Henderson No UpdatesSeeking new members and looking for an onboarding position to openQuestions or interest contact CDR Henderson at LHenderson@Mentoring –LCDR Israel Garcia reported on accomplishments from last year.Subcommittee met 10 times with quorum in CY 2016.Served as point of contact and assisted SW Officers in accessing HSOMentoring Database and accessing mentoring resources.Mentoring meet-and greet/networking initiative:29 SW Mentoring/Meet and Greet events held nationally with 245 people reached (203 SW Officers/42 civilians). Waiting for final count for last CY 16 quarter.Collaborative meetings held with the eight Regional SWMentoring/Meet-and-Greet POCs on a quarterly basis.Recognized all POCs for contributions for FY 2016.Created Mentoring POC questionnaire to gain understanding of experiences and best practices Members of the S/C have also submitted five (as of this date - at least one more will be submitted) articles highlighting mentoring, SW month eventCross agency, mentoring resources and lessons learned from senior officer mentors. The S/C revised its bylaws this year and contributed to SW PAG bylaw development.Additionally, subcommittee members led and provided support to the AMSUS Joint Services Social Work Panel - approx. 25 uniformed services officers (incl. RADM Peter Delany) were in attendance.The S/C also submitted a survey monkey tool to capture best practices and areas for mentoring program improvements for CDR Gresham's consideration and contributed to the HSO PAC Mentoring Survey that was distributedPolicy- CDR William BolducHappy to announce a subcommittee Co Chair, CDR Schmidt. Working on updating SOP and by laws for the mentoring, recruitment and retention and readiness committee. To date, has only received mentoringHSO is revamping templates/by laws. It was suggested to wait until these templates are completed and update. (Per CDR Smith and CDR Maycock). “Currently, we are revamping the PAG SOP template and HSPAC bylaws per direction from the CPO and HSPAC Chair. Therefore, I would suggest waiting until the new templates are cleared prior to reformatting SWPAG docs. Once cleared, it will be communicated to all. At this time, I cannot predict how long that will take.”SWPAG ill place this on hold until thenReadiness- LCDR BaizeWorking with the HSO Readiness SubcommitteeRetention and Recruitment Committee LT Van-Meir No updatesAMSUS Joint Services Social Work Panel: Lead – LCDR Kari HarrisCurrently looking for a Co Lead, contact LCDR HarrisWill start planning, look for more information to comeAMSUS Professional Social Work Explosion “50”: Lead: LCDR Robert Van MeirIdea is to get more Social Work officer to participate and attend next year’s AMSUSWorking with AMSUS and SWPAG to create a campaignDoD/PHS/VA – Continuing Education: Lead – LCDR Monique WorrellSee report under Career developmentSWPAG Coin sales: LCDR Cara Alexander (no updates)National Professional Social Work Month – George Mason University Lead: LCDR Stephanie FelderActivity - VacantActivity - VacantActivity – VacantStill in the planning phase. LCDR Harris will send out information as it becomes finalizedProfessional Social Work Applicant Review Team: Lead – VACANT CDR Howard and CDR Gresham are working with HSPAG and developing a structured plan and SOP in bring new calls to active dutyLooking for a team lead and volunteers, contact CDR Howard or CDR GreshamSBIRT GMU: Lead – CDR Malaysia GreshamStill trying to establish a date, needing special permission due funding sourcePlan to host at George Mason University at Social Work Month or a stand alone training with Disaster Mental healthIt will be a useful tool for deployments and advance readinessWill have more information at the next meetingSWPAG to present at NASW ConferencesNC NASW – LCDR Robert Van MeirMAJ Ragan will also be presenting on 31 MarchStill in the planning stagesDC NASW – CDR Indira HarrisSent in abstract for review, waiting to see if it was selectedSWPAG Survey / Career Progression/ Jobs Corner: Lead - CDR Kathleen WatkinsMain mission is to assist social workers in finding jobs and support then in this processHelp others if they are transitioning from a clinical to admin role or from administrative to clinical role2017 Military Allied Health Leadership Excellence Awards: Lead – CDR Malaysia GreshamWanting to increase the number of PHS applicant this yearPossible training on creating a strong application.White Paper: Lead – CDR Bill Bolduc; Consultant: CAPT Todd LennonCPT Lennon has created a shell and will continue to addDraft is due by JuneSWPAG Roster: – Lead – CDR Daniel Stanley (no updates)End of meeting questionsCDR Bolduc mentioned that there may be training dollars this year for deployment teamsCDR Watkins is also advocating to send officers to the Advanced OBC Course. Next meeting is 16 FebruaryAdjourn at 1401Attendance (Emailed CDR Booker):CAPT Todd LennonCAPT Elise S.Y. YoungCDR Carlos CastilloCDR Deanna DevoreCDR Marivic FieldsCDR Malaysia GreshamCDR Donald SchmidtCDR Kathleen WatkinsLCDR Stephanie Felder ................
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