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”Share the Light”

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Connie Cudney, WACA President3 WACA BOARD4 SPRING WORKSHOP

Thursday and FridayJune 20-21, 2013Pronghorn Lodge

150 East Main Street Lander WY. 82520

8 WACA TREASURER’S REPORT9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION11 WACA BY-LAWS

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“Where there is hatred, let us sow love;Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope;Where there is sadness, joy.”

--Francis of Assisi

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Dear WACA Members & Friends My goodness how quickly the days goes by. It is hard to imagine that it will soon be time for our June Workshop scheduled to take place in Lander on June 20th and 21st. Our theme is “Sharing the Light”, the word Light represents knowledge and by sharing our light we are passing our knowledge on, one to another. It has been said “If you have knowledge let others light their candles at it.” And that is exactly what you will have the opportunity to do at our June Workshop. I have seen a lot of outlines for various workshops but I don’t know if I have ever seen so many talented people all coming together. I would definitely encourage you to plan ahead and clear your calendar so that you will not miss the opportunity to light your candle with the knowledge from the wonderful professionals who will be presenting to us. As always the information presented in this workshop is very adaptable and is appropriate for Activity Professionals in all levels of care rather you work in a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living facility, a rehab hospital, etc. We are pleased to announce that the recipients of the Scott Haycock Memorial Scholarship for this workshop are an "Activity Assistant" at Sublette Center in Pinedale and Rusty Owens at Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. It is never too early to start thinking about sending in your nomination letters for the various award categories to recognize those special people who support us in our journey to provide QUALITY in the lives of those men and women we have the opportunity to serve. Please see the enclosed information from Kathleen King and Dawn Benson our Awards Chair People for the different categories and directions to submit your nominations. We will once again be having our Silent Auction and our 50 / 50 Raffle both of which benefit the WACA education fund. If you are able to provide an item for the Silent Auction it would be greatly appreciated, and don't forget to bring a few extra dollars to try your luck at the 50/50 Raffle I look forward to seeing everyone in Lander on June 20th and 21st. May God Bless You All With Safe Travels. Connie Cudney, ADCWACA President

“I shall pass this way but once. Therefore,any good that I can do, or any kindness that I

can show to any human being, let me do it now.”--paraphrase of William Penn

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WACA BOARD

TreasurerFeike Van Dijk10 Lyons Valley RoadLander, WY 82520E-Mail: feikevandijk@hotmail.com

SecretaryJoann BohannonSublette CenterP.O. Box 788Pinedale, WY 82941(W) 1-307-367-4161E-mail: scactivity@centurytel.net

Awards/Marketing ChairDawn Benson707 Sheridan Ave.Cody, WY 82414E-Mail: scotts.honey@hotmail.com

Newsletter EditorDawn Fish110 Sth 8thThermopolis, WY 82443(Cell) 1-307-921-1373E-mail: dawnfish86@yahoo.com

Note: Please, when sending e-mails to any Board member, be sure to put “WACA” in the subject line of the e-mail to prevent automatic deletion.

PresidentConnie Cudney1445 Unita DriveGreen River, WY 829351-307- 872-4655E-mail: cgcudney@yahoo.com

Past PresidentDiana Preuninger864 Lane 11 1/2Powell, WY 82435(W) 1-307-527-7355 (Cell) 1-307-351-0780E-mail: pig-ladydi@hotmail.com

Vice PresidentKatheleen King7312 Riverview RdRiverton, WY 82501E-mail: katheleen.king@yahoo.com

Education/Library ChairCasper College InstructorTerri Newman414 South PineNewcastle, WY 82701(H) 1-307-746-4946E-mail: newmanz4@hotmail.com

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AGENDAThursday June 20 th

8:15 to 9:15 "Learning Circles of Light." 9:15 to 9:30 Break9:30 to 10:30 "Learning Circles of Light."

10:30 to 11:30 "Learning Circles of Light."11:30 to 12:45 Lunch/Silent Auction-50/50 Drawing

12:45 to 1:15 "Share the Light Drama" 0.5 hrs. WACA Board1:15 to 2:15 "Learning Circles of Light."2:15 to 3:15 "Learning Circles of Light."

3:15 to 3:30 Break Silent Auction-50/50 Drawing3:30 to 4:30 "Learning Circles of Light."

5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Social "Light" Happy Hour6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Banquet 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Awards

8:00 pm to 9:00 pm “The Eagle” 1.0 hrs. Jamie Lookingbill ACC BS-Friday June 21 st

8:00 am to 9:00 am Breakfast on own9:00 am to 10:30 am WACA meeting

10:30 am to 11:00 am Check out/Silent Auction/Second 50/5011:00 am to 12:00 pm 1.0 hrs. "Grief and Light" Sandra Setty APQ

12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Break & Light lunch/end of Silent Auction 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 1.0 hrs. “Sacred Dying & Pet Communication” Cynthia

“Morningstar”2:00 pm to 3:00 pm 1.0 hrs. “The Light of Communication between Dogs

and Elders” Terri Wuertz3:00 pm to 3:15 pm Silent Auction wrap up & 50/50 winner announced. 

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Attention all Activity Professionals: Mark your calendars for the 2013 Spring WACA Workshop. It will be held at the Pronghorn Lodge 150 East Main Street Lander WY. 82520

We are very excited to offer this quality educational opportunity that will enhance your professional growth and development. Mark your calendars. Invite your work comrades and other professionals that you know, bring your families, and come to the Pronghorn Lodge in Lander Wyoming.

The theme of the workshop is “Share the Light.” Remember to bring money for both the 50/50 Draw and the Silent Auction. Also, remember to bring something for the Silent Auction. Half the money is raised from the 50/50 Draw and all of the money raised from the Silent Auction goes to the WACA Educational Fund. Save $10.00 on your registration by pre-registering by May 31, 2013. Thursday’s 50/50 drawing will be announced at the body meeting and you have to be present to win. Then we will begin our Friday’s 50/50. GOOD LUCK……

“Of all days, the day on which one has not laughedIs the one most surely wasted.”

--Sebastien-Roch Nicolas de Chamfort

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PRESENTERSAnnalaiya DC is a trained chiropractor, who has extensive knowledge of alternative modalities that include iridology, vibrational remedies, herbs & color therapy. Annalaiya is a flower essence practioner & has taught classes in the US /Canada over the past 25 years. She owns & operates Wholistic Options in Lander, where she also does: Voice Analysis, Toning energetic balancing, Biogenesis balancing & vitalization, Psychological Counseling, Foot Reflexology, Massage, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Whole Food Wellness Consultation, Animal Communication/Consultation and Bioenergetics Analysis & Axial tonal Realignment. Marsha Reizenstein QADR.  Activities Director is the best job in the whole world... Have worked in in long term care for the elderly since the early 70's. Specially trained to work in Alzheimer's Units, worked as Restorative & Registered CNA, & Care Giver with Physical & Occupational Therapist. But my most loved position has been that as an Activity Director. Now retired I give warm oil & stone hand massages to elders at the facility I volunteer at. Offering hand massage to friends, family & those whom call upon me. Great Spirit gave me this gift & I share it without charge, Marsha states. Becky Zimmerman LM a licensed manicurist for the past seven years. She shall share with the participants her outstanding method of doing hand massages. If you embrace her massage style your seniors shall thank you for some of the best touch therapy they have ever received. Dr. Charla Hermann PhD A native of Wyoming, Charla Hermann has spent her life studying the many facets of the natural healing industry. Her skills are varied and bring tools of transformation to life. Charla has presented to audiences worldwide, authored & coauthored a myriad of books, articles & acknowledged as a very special motivational speaker of the healing magic of our times. Enjoy the process of creating an herbal dream pillow & make your dreams all sweet & inspiring with the help of the plants of the earth.Delores DeVore BS Delores DeVore is going to assist participants with the Sound and Music Table, which balances the Chakras in our bodies. The participants will be able to experience in themselves the calming effect sound & music vibrations cause to the body. They will be able to seek out methods to assist their residents to experience this calming balance with sound vibration instead of drugs.Corina Garvin is a licensed Swedish massage therapist from Sweden. She shall be doing body detoxification through foot soaks and oil foot massages. She will teach participants about simple methods of improving how we feel just by eliminating toxins in our bodies. She shall use oils to stimulate positive feelings in all of use by the use of specific oils. Jamie Lookingbill ACC, BA, is currently the Wyoming State Long Term Care Ombudsman (SLTCO). Jamie started out as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), working in hospitals and then moved to serving seniors in LTC facilities as an Activity Director and Consultant. She then moved to owning and operating an Adult Day Care Center in Wyoming and was an instructor for the Casper College APRO classes. The venues change but serving seniors is the common thread throughout a lifetime of service.Sandra Setty APQ has worked in LTC as a C.N.A. & for past several years, now as an Activity Assistant in the largest Nursing Home in Wyoming, Shepherd of the Valley in Casper. She earned an Associates of Science in 2011 & in May 2013 Graduated with the Associates of Applied Science/ Activity Professional from Casper College; the last Graduate with this specific degree in the U.S. Also Graduate of Pikes Peak Institute, with Medical Terminology/Secretary Receptionist/Transcriptionist, Sandra has adjusted from living in southern urban America to Rural Wyoming. Cynthia “Morningstar” Smith, has been intuitive all her life.  Obtaining her Ministerial License in 1996, “Morningstar is offering her wisdom regarding the Art of SACRED DYING.  She works as a Pastoral Counseling Services to include the “Circles — Life Plan Revision Process”, which assists you in re-evaluating and re-prioritizing your life in order to allow healing at a deeper level.Terri Wuertz is a Professional Dog Trainer. Her training experience started in 1970 with my Labrador retriever, Doc. We participated in the AKC obedience training & showing in Ohio. She continues to maintain her education over the years & have developed a positive reinforcement-training program for people & their pets. Connie Cudney ADC is certified by the National Certification of Activity Professionals & has been the Activity Director at Castle Rock LTC in Green River for 22 years. She is the WACA President. Joann Bohannon ADC is certified by the (NCCAP) & has been the Activity Director at Sublette County Care Center in Pinedale for close to 20 years.) She is the WACA Sectary Chair.Katheleen King ADC is certified by the (NCCAP) & has worked as an Activity Professional since 2002 & specializes in Memory/Alzheimer’s Care at the Wind River Healthcare Center in Riverton. Katheleen is the WACA Vice President. Feike Van Dijk ADQ is a State Qualified Activity Professional and Music, Mechanical Engineering & Business Degrees & is the Activity Director of Wind River Healthcare Center LTC in Riverton for the four years. Feike is the WACA Treasure.

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2013 SPRING WORKSHOP

LEARNING SESSIONS Bouquet of Light: Flower Essence Lotion and massage therapy - Annalisa DCAnnalaiya will be sharing Flower Essence lotions with massage and other quality of life enhancing modalities for the participants to take back and utilize on the seniors they serve.

Warm Stone and Oil Massage Therapy: Marsha Reizenstein-QADR Will be demonstrating and “hands on training” the gift of Grandfather Stone and warm oil massage

Light In your Hands: Becky Zimmerman LM gives an individualized experience of lotion hand massage therapy which includes understanding some anatomy as well as psychosocial elements.

Dream Light: Charla Hermann PhD will share the art and purpose and the meaning of making dream pillows. This traditionally ancient costume will bring a sense of well-being to all involved.

Light in Sound/Music Vibration Therapy Delores DeVore BS Learn & become more aware of the importance effects of Sound and Music related to our psychosocial balance through direct involvement in this enlightening session. You will be introduced to facilitating skills when working with our aging population; once you have studied this therapeutic intervention with Delores. Purifying Light: Corina Garvin LSM Foot Detoxification and oil massage therapy can be adapted for those we serve in Geriatrics. Exploring this therapeutic intervention will empower attendees to promote a “spa experience” in the care center of rich and meaningful purpose.

"Share the Light Drama" A live demonstration of a “Light Drama” can be easily duplicated in the Care Community environments & is sure to “inspire sensory stimulation through the arts.” “The Eagle” Jamie Lookingbill ACC, BA will give a motivating keynote carefully designed to inspire all of us to help, grow & thrive in our professional and personal life.

"Grief and Light" Sandra Setty APQ Death & Dying from an Activity Assistant’s Prospective of Point of View The Kubler-Ross Model of “The Five Stages of Greif “, a hypothesis inspired by work with terminally ill patients, that explains her concept, of the emotional stages we experience, when mourning and grieving, take over from hearing of a crippling diagnosis is personalized; in this special presentation. A look into the cultural differences of the different cultures of the world such as: Jewish religion, Native American and Christian Faith in America will be brought to light. We will explore how Hospice handles impending death and how they are different for Nursing Care Facilities. Their ceremony of comfort will be shared, & preceding we will hear about the extraordinary Journey of Tim Hansel who wrote, “You Got to Keep Dancing.”

“Sacred Dying & Pet Communication” Cynthia “Morningstar” Sacred Peace — is a solemn gift we calmly offer the aged and the dying and knowing that Love is everywhere even in loss and death — learn how to help your loved one reclaim their Grace and Dignity – whether in a medical setting or at home.  Suggestions (when appropriate and when allowed by the medical community) regarding the “Anointing of the Body” with oil and the “Art of Washing of the Body” (after death) will be made available. “The Light of Communication between Dogs and Elders” Terri Wuertz- This program is aimed at people & trainers who want a more effective & positive program that anyone can participate in. My clients have been seniors who want either a companion dog with excellent manners, a dog that can provide therapy for them, and also to being a leader in a reading program for all. She will share her program that will assist an activity director to evaluate, discover, and train a dog to be compatible in a diverse environment with safety to be the top priority. With the handler, dog and the client safety being addressed first I can then evaluate the needs and concerns on an individual basis. The training takes only minutes to accomplish a result, not months or years

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LODGINGPronghorn Lodge 150 East Main Street

Lander, WY. 82520For Reservations: 1-307-332-3940

$77.00 per night plus tax per double room Pronghorn Lodge has blocked out rooms

for the WACA Workshop, Pronghorn will give out coupons for breakfast for each morning at the time of check in. Please

make sure you make reservation in advance. When making your reservations please let them know you are booking for

WACA.

MEALS

June 20, 2013Breakfast on own

Morning BreakSnacks and Beverages

Lunch

Afternoon BreakSnacks and Beverages

Awards Banquet

June 21, 2013Breakfast on own

Heavy Snack

Guest for the Banquet cost $15.00

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Balance forward from 6-30-12 265.13

EXPENSES

Fall Workshop Printing 249.48 Food 317.29 Decoration 18.00 Postage invite Card 33.96 Postage newsletter 69.75 NCAAP approval 40.00 Speakers Printing 40.25 Early Bird 25.00 793.73

DEPOSITSSpring Workshop Registration & Dues 2290.00 Interest ____ .84 229.84 Total 1761.40

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT Balance forward from 1-13-12 5077.40 Interest 11.97 5089.37

EDUCATION FUND Balance as of 6-30-12 2222.99 Reimbursements for speakers -1000.00 Deposit 50/50 silent auction 553.75 Interest __.12 Total Balance 1777.42

WACA TREASURER’S REPORTJanuary 13, 2012

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SILENT AUCTIONRemember to bring something for the Silent Auction and money to

purchase something. The proceeds go to our Education Fund which

gives scholarships to WACA workshops and NAAP conventions.

50/50 DRAWINGParticipate in this “needy” raffle by purchasing a ticket. Half of the money collected goes to the winner and the other half goes

to the Education Fund.

NATIONAL ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Do you need help with your application to NCCAP? Call Terri Newman, your Education Chair, for information or

assistance at 1-307-746-4946 or write to 414 South Pine, Newcastle, WY 82701.

BOOK OF STORIESPlease consider contributing

a story about one of the people that you serve. We

have a wonderful collection of warm, humorous, and poignant stories. Send a

story that you would like to contribute to Terri Newman

at her e-mail address: newmanz4@hotmail.com

Early Bird Registration Fee is only $130.00.

Register after May 31st and pay $140.00.

Non-WACA members add $30.00.

Membership dues are $30.00 per year. Send

Registration fee to Feike Van Dijk

10 Lyons Valley RoadLander, WY 82520

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Registrations are needed before June

10th, 2013 if you can't get it into the mail please E-Mail Feike

Van Dijk if you are planning to attend!

SEE YOU ALL AT THE WORKSHOP!

Remember to pre-register before June 1st and save $10.00. I hope that you

find this Spring Newsletter interesting, informative, and visually appealing.

Dawn Fish, ADQWACA Newsletter Editor

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONSave money. Register early.

Registrations received on or before May 31, 2013: $130.00.Registrations received on or after June 1, 2013: $140.00.

Registration fee includes all meals and snacks within the workshop times as listed Early bird registration gives you a chance to win $25.00 for gas.

The registration form on is on the Insert. The winner will be announced at the body meeting.You are welcomed to register at the door on June 20th!

We ask you to please contact Feike Van Dijk if you plan to register late! feikevandijk@hotmail.com

Additional Information

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All active WACA members may hold office with the stipulation to exclude the President, Vice -President, and Education/Library Chairperson. These three positions must be held by an active WACA member that has completed the state approved course.SECTION 1 The officers of WACA shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, and two Board of Directors,

i.e. .Education/Library Chair, Awards, Marketing Chair.SECTION 2 Election of officers shall be by the Association in the month of June for a (2) year term.SECTION 3 In case a vacancy occurs, a special election shall be held at the next regular meeting to fill the office for the remainder of the

term.SECTION 4 Duties

A. The President shall:1. Preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors2. Represent the Association at meeting of other Organizations or designate an alternate to serve in the President’s Place.3. Appoint the chairmen of all committees, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.4. Co-sign, with the Treasure, checks drawn on Association funds.5. Present written reports to the membership through the WACA newsletter.6. Act as State Contact for Wyoming with the National Association of Activity Professionals.7. Perform such other duties as usually pertain to the office of President.8. President is responsible for correspondence with the college dealing with the APRO class.

B. The Vice-President shall:1. Perform the duties of the President in the absence or appointment of the President.2. Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the President.3. Perform as WACA’s “Political Advisor”

C. The Secretary shall: 1. Record the proceedings of all meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors and forward a copy of the same to the President. 2. Preserve correspondence, reports and records in a permanent file. 3. Maintain a current membership roster. 4. Have a copy of the By-Laws and special rules of the Association available at all time.

D. The Treasure shall: 1. Be custodian of all funds of the Association and deposit such funds in the banks approved by the Board of of Directors. 2. Co-sign with the President all checks.

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3. Keep acute record of all receipts and disbursements. 4. Present a financial report at regular business meetings. 5. Present a financial report at each Board of Directors meeting. 6. File quarterly bank statements with the Secretary.

E. The Newsletter Editor shall: 1. Work with the Executive Council to obtain information for the biannual newsletter. 2. Be responsible for publication of the Newsletter at least twice a year. The Newsletter shall be sent to members no less than one month prior to the workshop. 3. Perform such duties as delegated by the President.

F. The Education/Librarian Chair shall: 1. Work with the council to obtain speakers for workshops. 2. Perform such duties as delegated by the President. 3. Be responsible for ordering education materials as overseen by the President and Treasurer. 4. Keep a file of all available materials in the WACA Library. 5. Send materials to WACA members upon request. 6. Fines may be levied for materials kept over 30 days. 7. Maintain a record of materials that are out on loan. Materials reviewed by chairperson. 8. Present a written report of available materials on the Newsletter. 9. Delegate committees as needed.

G. The Awards/Marketing Chair shall: 1. Work with the President and Council to write Policies and Procedures for the WACA election process. 2. Conduct such elections. 3. Obtain candidates for Administrator, Activity Professional, and Distinguished Service of the Year Awards. 4. Work with the President and Council to write Policies and Procedures for qualifications for award recognition. 5. Present such awards at the Spring Workshop. 6. Delegate committees as needed. 7. Develop and maintain WACA scrapbook. Display at WACA Meetings. 8. Represent WACA at applicable organization with displays. Brochure information about WACA. 9. Liaison of Education about WACA to APRO classes. 10. Contribute new Geriatric Professions to mailing list. (Give to Secretary) 11. Coordinate ways and means, fund raiser for WACA. 12. Contribute News Release to Newspaper. (Promoting WACA) 13. Responsible to promote icebreakers, welcome committee at WACA meetings. 14. Develop Marketing plan to promote/Educate the state population. (Who, what WACA is) SECTION 6 Upon retiring from office, all officers of the Association shall deliver all records or other property to the Association to their

successors, within one month of retirement, if feasibleSECTION 7 Resignation from an elective office shall be by written resignation to the Board of Directors.

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