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MASWA Committee Descriptions
and Board Committee Chairs 2009 – 2010
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If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors at a future time, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee. You will then be considered when there is a vacancy on the Board if you have been a MASWA member for a minimum of one year.
Click here for nominating committee members.
This page is under construction.
Soon we will have complete information on all committee members.
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Communications
Ben Musburger |
| Email: bmusburger@extendicare.com |
Committee Description:
The Communications Committee is a committee of MASWA members who maintain an up-to-date, accurate and effective print and electronic communications system for use by members and the community.The Job Committee provides information to members looking for positions in the field of aging as well as to employers seeking qualified staff. |
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| Community Outreach |
| This position is currently vacant. |
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Conference
Beth Nemec |
| Email: bnemec@agewellhomecare.com |
Committee Description:
The Conference Committee works with the Senior Workers Association of the Greater St. Paul Area to present the Annual Conference. The Committee determines the site, menu, theme, program, speakers, recruits sponsors and exhibitors, handles promotion and publicity, registrations and many other tasks associated with hosting the conference. |
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Education
Jeri Gort |
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Jeri Gort |
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| Email: jgort@touchinghearts.com |
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Jeri's Biography:
Jeri Gort, LISW, has her Masters Degree in Social Work from the U of M, (1983), and worked at St. John’s Hospital and Home Care in 1983/84 and then worked for over twenty years as a school social worker with Minneapolis school children and their families. She has worked with pregnant teens, young mothers, children with hearing impairments and children with autism. In 1996, she raised funds and initiated a non-profit character education program called Best Friends that served over 200 Minneapolis inner city young women over seven years.
In 2007, Jeri switched careers and joined the business that her father began 13 years ago (formerly known as Caring Companions) and currently owns and operates the Hennepin County office of Touching Hearts at Home, providing caregiver services to seniors and people with disabilities. She is thoroughly enjoying her work with seniors and their families finding creative solutions to enable our clients to live independently for as long as possible.
She's married with three grown children and two grandsons. She has volunteered in several church ministry programs, including recently spearheading fundraising for a building project for a children’s home in the mountains of Andahuaylas, Peru, where a portion of the proceeds from Touching Hearts at Home is given.
Committee Description:
The Education Committee facilitates and encourages continuing education in the field of aging for members of the organization. This committee administers scholarships for MASWA members.
Scholarship Information:
Click here to download a printable educational scholarship application.
Click here to download a printable membership and event scholarship application.
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Members-at-Large
Marti Briest |
| Email: mbriest@parkshorecampus.com |
Committee Description:
The Members-at-Large form a committee who is responsible for planning the annual membership meeting. The Committee determines the site, menu, program content, speaker, recruits sponsors, handles publicity and registrations for the event as well as coordinates with the Board of Directors to facilitate the business portion of the meeting. |
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Membership
Marlene Panek |
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Marlene Panek |
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| Marlene Panek Email: marlene@rentadaughter.com |
Marlene's Biography:
Marlene Panek is the Operations Manager for Pathfinder Care Management. She brings a passion for serving seniors and over 10 years of experience to MASWA, including working in assisted livings, independent and memory care focused settings. Marlene has served on the board as Membership Committee Chair since 2006.
Committee Description:
The Membership Committee guides MASWA members in the tasks of recruiting new members and facilitating renewal applications for current members. They also oversee the greeting table at the membership meetings.
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Nominating
Kristin Kopp |
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Kristin Kopp |
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| Email: kristin@athomesolutionsllc.com |
Kristin's Biography:
Kristin Kopp, CSA, President/Founder of At Home Solutions, LLC (AHS), was elected to the MASWA Nominating Committee for the 2009-2011 term. She has over 20 years of Social Service experience serving children/adults with special needs, families in crisis and seniors. Her past positions include working at Fraser, Christian Appalachian Project, Merriam Park Community Services and as Business Administrator for St. Francis de Sales in St. Paul. She is passionate and committed about serving seniors, adults with disabilities and their families with dignity and compassion through AHS' programs. Kristin currently sits on the Community Board of the Edina Southdale YMCA, is Vice President of the BNI Fireside Chapter and volunteers with the Edina Meals on Wheels program. In her "spare" time, she enjoys boating, going on motorcycle trips, playing tennis, hiking and spending time with her family including her 11 nieces and nephews.
Committee Description:
The Nominating Committee prepares a slate of officers and committee chairs to be presented at the Annual Meeting to be voted on the Corporation's members. Also, recruits members to fill Board of Directors and Committee Chair vacancies as they occur.
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Program
Virginia Kafer and Kay Johnson |
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Virginia Kafer |
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Virginia Kafer Email: vkafer@bitstream.net
Kay Johnson Email: kay.johnson@northmemorial.com
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Committee Description:
The Program Committee plans monthly member events, promotes those events to members, and evaluates the effectiveness of the programs. |
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Public Policy
Paul Blom |
| Email: pblom@rah-tc.net |
Committee Description:
The Public Policy Committee enables membership to be informed of pertinent legislative and public policy issues in order to have an opportunity to respond accordingly. |
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Board of Directors' and Officers' Descriptions can be found under the "Board" Page. |
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