NASWNYS National Association of Social Workers - New York State




HAITI RELIEF
Social Workers Prepared to Help Victims of Haiti Earthquake		Social Work Disaster Assistance Fund
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Vote Online in the 2010 NASW Election This year, New York State members can vote quickly and easily for both NASW National and New York State Chapter candidates online. To access and complete your ballot, click on the link below and enter your Last Name and NASW Membership ID# (Your ID# is printed above your name on the mailing label of the NASW News. If you cannot locate your # contact the chapter office at 800-724-6279) 2010 NASW Election Site		*2010 Award Winners* Lifetime Achievement Award Marilyn Sharron Social Worker of the Year Award Nicole MacFarland Public Citizen of the Year Award Gwen O’Shea Agency of the Year Award ERASE Racism, Inc.
__________________________________________________________________________ 2010 NASW-NYS Annual Power of Social Work Conference Purpose & Possibilities: Embracing Diversity, Building Our Capacity Morning Plenary: *Purpose, Possibility & Pride* Keynote Speaker Dr. Elizabeth J. Clark, ACSW, MPH NASW Executive Director Featured Presenter: Dr. Lawrence Shulman Former Dean and Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work, State University of NY at Buffalo Conference Features: Social Work Educators’ Track Veterans’ Mental Health Track NEW WORKSHOP ADDED: D4 - Ethically and Practically Speaking: Managing Your Malpractice Risk as a Social Worker Presented by: PAUL A. KURZMAN, Ph.D., ACSW For Conference Details & Registration - Click Here JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 2010 HONOREES AT OUR AWARDS LUNCHEON CEREMONY (INCLUDED in conference registration) Click Here to Register for the Awards Luncheon ONLY __________________________________________________________________________

Symposium on Enhancing Community Capacity to Meet the Needs of Returning Servicemembers & Their Families
Sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers -
NYS Chapter Veterans’ Mental Health Training Initiative
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Licensure Update

Agency Input Needed Regarding Social Work Licensure Revisions Click here.

Licensure Overview - 9/09 Memo to David Hamilton on Licensure Exam Increase Memorandum of Support Talking Points Licensure Update 4/09	Memo for Study and Task Force 3/09 Licensure Update 2/26/09 COP Decision Memorandum of Concern Letter of Concern

Proposed Amendments to NASW Bylaws Currently Open for Member Comment. Click Here for Details _____________________________________________________ This memorandum provides some background on the fee surcharge that has been implemented under Chapter 396 of the Laws of 2009. Memorandum _____________________________________________________ Managed Care Feedback Form The NASW-NYS Managed Care Task Force wants to hear your managed care concerns. Please use our feedback form to submit detailed information which will enable us to more effectively address the managed care issues that are impacting your practice. Submit Feedback _____________________________________________________ MEMBER ALERT: Fee Increase Proposed for Social Work Licensure Exams click here for details _____________________________________________________ The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) – Take Action Today! Senator Duane and Assemblyman Gottfried have introduced legislation that would include gender identity and gender expression in New York State’s human rights law. The passing of GENDA would ensure that transgendered individuals are protected in housing and employment - everyone deserves to live and work with equality and dignity. Click here to take a stand against gender-based discrimination. _____________________ Act Now on the Corporate Practice of Social Work The Issue: Applicants who have met the experiential and educational requirements are routinely being denied licensure at the clinical level (LCSW) on the sole grounds that their experience was not acquired in a setting expressly authorized (through licensure by a State agency) to provide licensed professional services such as non-for-profit agencies. *Social Workers* Click here to take action Agency Executive Directors Click here to take action____________________ NASW-NYS 2008-09 Annual Audit

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