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WIBSA Updates. Annual Meeting July 17, 2014. 2014 - 2015 WIBSA Board. Rosie Stelpflug , President Current term ending June 30, 2015 Samantha Donoghue, Vice President Current term ending June 30, 2016 Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki , Treasurer Current term ending June 30, 2016
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WIBSA Updates Annual Meeting July 17, 2014
2014 - 2015 WIBSA Board • Rosie Stelpflug, President • Current term ending June 30, 2015 • Samantha Donoghue, Vice President • Current term ending June 30, 2016 • Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki, Treasurer • Current term ending June 30, 2016 • Angela Brenna, Secretary • Current term ending June 30, 2015 • Scott Anderson, Peer Review Committee Chairperson • Becky Visocky, Professional Development Committee Chairperson • Terri Lannan, Outreach and Marketing Committee Chairperson
2014 – 2015Peer Review Committee • Jolene Wanek • Sara Dekan • Amber Kwiatowski • Kari Buza • New in 2014 • Scott Anderson, Chair • Betty Olson • Dean Kresl • Amy Thomson
2014 – 2015 Outreach & Marketing Committee • Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki • Jessica Reed • New in 2014 • Shannon Huff • New in 2014 • Terri Lannan, Chair • Nick Isham • Anna Nickolai
2014 – 2015 Professional Development Committee • Deb Falk-Palec • Vicki Almgren • New in 2014 • Becky Visocky, Chair • Keith Heimforth • Ethan Hayes
Important Information No Changes: New: Members who complete their training mid-year can join WIBSA and will not be required to pay dues, complete a peer review, or submit a training log until the next fiscal year • The peer review process is the same • The trainings requirements remain the same • Annual dues remain $50 for full members • Annual dues remain $10 for supporting members
2014 – 2015 Projected budget • Balance = $3,142 • Projected dues payments = $2,740 • Estimated Costs: • Meetings and trainings - $2,800+ • Conferences - $500+ • Printing costs & supplies – $500 • Taxes & miscellaneous fees = $200 • Web hosting – up to $800 • Estimated carry over – about $1,000
Goal: Increase WIBSA’s visibility among new members and vendors • Includes: • Outreaching to potential members • Outreaching to agencies that we can collaborate and partner with • Continue outreach to DVR and provide any information that is requested
Goal: Determine what is needed to ensure that the WIBSA website meets the association’s needs. • Includes: • Establishing a new website that combines features of our two current online platforms • Continuing to update both websites on a regular basis • Continuing to post information about upcoming trainings to the EN website
Goal: Provide two WIBSA sponsored trainings. • Includes: • Planning and developing the annual meeting for 2015 • Determining the specifics for a mid-year training • Making attempts to partner with the Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN) to host trainings on consecutive dates • Continuing to address self-employment at trainings and meetings
Goal: Continue with advocacy efforts. • Includes: • Continuing to work with the Survival Coalition • Continuing discussions with the Wisconsin Association of Benefits Specialists (WABS) on how we can partner together • Continue involvement with the WDBN Advisory Council • Seeking additional avenues for advocacy
Goal: Work on strengthening the Peer Review process. • Includes: • Determining how to better address members who do not meet the requirements • Fining a way to connect benefits specialists with a ongoing peer reviewer to look over reports • Reviewing the policies and requirements for the annual peer review
Reminders • You will be notified ahead of time when you are scheduled for your annual peer review. Please submit your report by the 15th of the month you are assigned • Training logs are due each year by June 30, 2014 • The annual dues are paid in July of each year, by the date of the annual meeting • The annual meeting will take place in July 2015 • A survey will be sent ahead of time to determine which dates are best for a majority of the group