BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE PREVENTION CERTIFICATION BOARD

March 25, 2013, 2013 CHI, 8:30 AM

Meeting Minutes

PRESENT: Donna Arias, Judy Fournier, Diane Casale, Barry Timmerman, Tim Lena, Bob Thompson, (via conference call) Mary Forsythe-Taber, Cyndi Desrosiers), Valerie Morgan (BDAS)

The Meeting was called to order at 8:38 AM with a moment of silence.

  1. Minutes from February 2013 – motion to accept by Tim, Diane moved and Mary seconded, all approved.
  2. Treasurer’s Report – Diane presented financial reports for February. Mary offered to pick up mail in Manchester. Diane expecting mail from the state. Tim moved to accept Treasurer’s Report, Mary made motion and Judy seconded. All approved Treasurer’s Report.
  3. Consultant’s Report – Cyndi presented contractor’s report. Bob to continue to receive on-line scoring paperwork on his fax.
  4. Peer Review-Donna reported the committee will hold conference call meeting next month as scheduled. Recommendations on violence/suicide training for CPS re-certification and changes to CPS manual will be presented at the April CPS Board meeting. Tim to discuss various points of discussion concerning these changes/additions with Bob and bring back to CPS Board before a final vote in June concerning same.Valerie urged that trainings focus on common risk factors involving both violence and suicide prevention. Center of Excellence has a clear protocol for including both trainings as a requirement. Tim to contact Lisa Mure to clarify. Barry also reiterated the connection between trauma, violence and suicide and highly recommended that we move forward on this focus.
  5. IC&RC-Diane, no new have registered for March or June (2nd Friday) to date.
  6. Old Business: Bob discussed research done on the 501(C) (3) change for CPS Board. Application form found that includes a $400.00 fee. Board discussed whether anyone knew of a legal advisor who could possibly work on procedure pro-bono. Judy to forward document to all members. Diane stated she has original application. Decision by board to form a committee to work on process before May meeting-Bob to head sub-committee. Mary and Cyndi to review and give information to Bob who will report findings to board.
  7. Tim – to contact Marissa Carlson to determine her interest in becoming a board member.
  8. Tim made motion to accept Bob Thompson (nominated for) Prevention Professional of the Year in NH. Mary moved and Donna seconded. All were in favor. Tim motioned to report our recommendation to IC&RC on Bob’s nomination, Donna moved and Diane seconded, All were in favor. Bob abstained. CPS Board to recommend Bob to IC&RC as our nominated member choice. Award will be recognized at Governor’s Commission meeting as well at our June meeting. Cyndi to contact Tym Rourke for this item to be put onto Commission’s meeting agenda.
  9. New Business: Valerie spoke to the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training effort being supported by BDAS. Valerie also reviewed NH & other Drug Prevention workforce development and scholarship announcement. (2-3) people from the field to be involved in the skills training. Once training is complete the trainer could then apply to the CPS board for CEU’s. Mary asked if there were any future plans for a beginner CPS certification training coming up, Cyndi commented that there has been inquiries concerning differences between various credentials. Since DFC does not require CPS credential,Donna expressed importance of continued recognition of the CPS Certification by BDAS (single point of contact) Mary to speak at the DFC regional network meeting to further address this issue.
  10. Citizen’s Comments: Congratulations to Bob Thompson on his nomination as Prevention Professional of the year for the State of NH.

Barry informed the board that no-one from either LADC or the NHADACA was planning on attending the IC&RC April annual conference. Bob Thompson cannot attend the conference as planned. Barry also commented that the LADC Board has selected 6 people to establish a Peer Review Committee.

  1. Tim made motion to adjourn Diane moved and Donna seconded.
  2. Adjourned at 9:56 AM.
  3. Next Meeting April 22, 2013, at 8:30 AM at CHI, 501 South St., Bow, NH

Respectfully submitted by Judith Fournier, Board Secretary