Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

Board Meeting Agenda

February 10, 2024

Board members 

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, Past President; Treasurer

·        Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, PhD, Presidential Advisor

·       Michael Gerald, PhD, LCMHC, CRC, GSEP Chair; President Elect

·       Rory , ACMHC, EACC Chair

·       Jessica Black, LCMHC, LPPC Chair

·       Adriana C. Zarate, ACMHC, MACC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the January 2024 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President

 Business of Governing Officers

1.    President -

2.   Executive Director Report

3.   Presidential Advisor Report

4.    Secretary

5. Treasurer Report:

Checking: $ 

Money Market 

Account Balances: Combined Balance Total 

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Item for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee (LPPC)

1.     New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.     New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM) 

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

Board Meeting Agenda

January 13, 2024

Board members 

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, Past President; Treasurer

·        Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, PhD, Presidential Advisor

·       Michael Gerald, PhD, LCMHC, CRC, GSEP Chair; President Elect

·       Carrie Graham, LCMHC, EACC Chair

·       Jessica Black, LCMHC, LPPC Chair

·       Adriana C. Zarate, ACMHC, MACC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the December 2023 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President

 Business of Governing Officers

1.    President - Thank you Carrie! 

2.   Executive Director Report

• Multi-Chapter Pricing
• Ebsco update
• X-Mission Extension
• TPN, Michael as guinea pig
• UCMHP location change? Date change?

3.   Presidential Advisor Report

4.    Secretary

5. Treasurer Report: 

20231231 StatementofActivity(Dec).pdf

20231231 StatementofFinancialPosition(Dec).pdf

20231231 StatementofActivity-Fiscal (Dec).pdf

Checking: $23,729.16  (-$10,000 Neff speaking fee) 

Money Market $7,725.51

Account Balances: Combined Balance Total $31,454.67

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1.   New Projects

SB 26 - Solicit National Support regarding reduction in hrs impact on Medicare 

2.    Update of Progress 

OPLR Report https://oplr.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OPLR-2023-Periodic-Review-Behavioral-Health-1.pdf 

UT BH Master Plan https://d36oiwf74r1rap.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BehaviorHealthPlan-Jan2024-Final.pdf 

3.   Item for Vote - Rory as EACC Chair

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee (LPPC)

1.     New Projects

UT legislative session 1/16/23 

Bills to watch 

• https://le.utah.gov/~2024/bills/static/SB0026.html

Discussion of a call to reach out to your legislator? 

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.     New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM) 

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

Board Meeting Agenda

December 9, 2023

Board members 

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, Past President; Treasurer

·        Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, PhD, Presidential Advisor

·       Michael Gerald, PhD, LCMHC, CRC, GSEP Chair; President Elect

·       Carrie Graham, LCMHC, EACC Chair

·       Jessica Black, LCMHC, LPPC Chair

·       Adriana C. Zarate, ACMHC, MACC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the November 2023 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President

 Business of Governing Officers

1.    President - Response to OPLR was sent.

2.   Executive Director Report

3.   Presidential Advisor Report

4.    Secretary

5. Treasurer Report: Total

• 20231130 StatementofFinancialPosition (Nov).pdf
  
• 20231130 StatementofActivity (Nov).pdf
  
• 20231130 StatementofActivity - Fiscal (Nov).pdf
  

1. Account Balances: Combined Balance $33,117.82

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress - UCMHP

3.   Item for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1.     New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.  No updates at this time.

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM) 

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

1.   New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes

5.   Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

Board Meeting Agenda

November 11, 2023

Board members 

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, Past President; Treasurer

·        Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, PhD, Presidential Advisor

·       Michael Gerald, PhD, LCMHC, CRC, GSEP Chair

·       Carrie Graham, LCMHC, EACC Chair

·       Bret Dorsett, MSC, LCMHC, NCC, DE, LPPC Chair

·       Jessica Black, LCMHC, LPPC Co-Chair

·       Adriana C. Zarate, ACMHC, MACC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the September and October's 2023 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

 Business of Governing Officers

1.    President 

-Condolences to Jessica Black

-Gratitude for all board members.

-First TPN Brownbag was a success (MACC Committee)

-Bret Resignation

2.   Executive Director Report  

3.   Presidential Advisor Report 

4.    Secretary

5. Treasurer Report: Total 

• Alligning quickbooks with the bank account now 
• New process for reimbursement - please also send an email. 
• 20231031 StatementofFinancialPosition 10.pdf
  
• 20231031 StatementofActivity.pdf
  
• 20231031 StatementofActivity-Fiscal (10).pdf
  

1. Account Balances: Combined Balance $35,787.86

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1.   New Projects - Manual

2.    Update of Progress -

-Bylaws to clarify language. 

-UCMHP.

3.   Item for Vote

-Nominate Michael Gerald for President-Elect

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1.     New Projects

2.    Update of Progress

3.   Items for Vote

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.   New Projects  

Next committee meeting will focus on next Brown Bag event in January. Exact date TBD.

2.    Update of Progress 

Successful first event with TPN - MACC Brown Bag went very well.

Carrie to attend next UCMHP meeting and plan next steps for EACC involvement in April conference.

3.   Items for Vote - None

4.   Budget Changes  - None

5.   Suggestions from Board

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM) 

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

3.   Presidential Advisor Report 

2.    Update of Progress - Letter to OPLR

1. Next EACC meeting is Thursday, October 26 at 4:00 pm. 

2. Multicultural Panel Brown Bag training is on Thursday, November 2 at 12:00 pm. We are partnering with the MACC to put this on. MACC has done an amazing job putting their panel and presentation together. 

3. Thank you, Adriana, Rory, and Jim for coordinating with TPN to make this Multicultural Panel UMHCA's first official partnership with TPN.

3. EACC is welcoming several new committee members: welcome Rory, Sandra, Bekah, Andy, and Jed! And welcome back, Ellen! 

4. We're still looking forward to partnering with Jessica Black for our next Brown Bag presentation in January.

5. If you know anyone who might be interested in creating a future Brown Bag training (1 hour CE event), please let Carrie know at eacc@umhca.org.

3.   Presidential Advisor Report 

UCMHP meeting regarding OPLR recommendations on 9.1.23. Joint letter to go to H&HS and B&L Interim Committees 

UT Coalition of Mental Health Professionals Letter to Health and Human Services Interim Committee DRAFT 2.pdf

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association Board Meeting Agenda 

August 12, 2023

Board members 

1.    Call to Order & Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the July 2023 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

Tribute to Terri

1.  Business of Governing Officers 

1.   President

Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professionals

MHIDD

2.   Executive Director Report

1. MailerLite cost (now 5x) (Need a vote due to $$)
2. Nomination for a replacement on UCMHP Board

3. Past President Report

OPLR report 

4.   Presidential Advisor Report 

BHWW, AMHCA, Counseling Compact Committee

5.  Secretary

6. Treasurer Report

1. Account Balances: TOTAL: $ 45,767.28

2. Year-end Re-Cap

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1.  New Projects & Update of Progress
2. Items for Vote
3. Budget Changes
4.  Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.   New Projects  

Scheduling an upcoming brown bag training on 'The Trouble with Adolescent Treatment Centers and Possible Solutions' by Jessica Black.

MACC's brown bag training is scheduled for early November.

2.    Update of Progress 

Fall conference scheduled Suicide Presenter Quintin Hunt.

Currently have 40 attendees registered for the Fall conference.

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM)

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.  New Projects & Update of Progress
2. Items for Vote
3. Budget Changes
4.  Suggestions from Board

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

1.  New Projects & Update of Progress
2. Items for Vote
3. Budget Changes
4.  Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

Board Meeting Agenda • July 8, 2023

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

3.    Call to ratify the Minutes of the June 2023 Board Meeting

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

1.  Business of Governing Officers

1.    President - Tribute

2.   Executive Director Report  

• • Agenda
• 1. 50K limit
  2. one person at a time
• • Fall Conference update (Sept 8 - 10am to 5pm)
  • New Chairs established (training on the website, agenda, etc.)

3.   Presidential Advisor Report 

4.    Secretary

5. Treasurer Report

1. Account Balances: TOTAL: $ 47,520.43

1.   MACU BusChecking----------$ 39,753.34

2.   MACU MoneyMkt------------ $   7,666.09 

3.   MACU Savings---------------$          1.00

4.   PayPal Bank----------------        CLOSED 

5.   Zions Checking-------------        CLOSED

6.   Zions Money MKT----------         CLOSED

2. Year-end report will be given at the August meeting.

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1.   New Projects  - Strategic Planning Aug. 12.

2.    Update of Progress - Bylaws

3.   Item for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

4. Public Relations, Marketing & Membership Committee (PRMM) 

1.   New Projects  

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

6. Graduate Student & Emerging Professionals Committee (GSEP)

1.   New Projects  - Strategic Planning

2.    Update of Progress - Initial email sent to members.

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

1.   New Projects  

• Identifying the purpose of MACC: What it is and what it isn't
• DEI competency & advocacy
• Training/Educating: Brown bag, conference, festival
• Advocating for DOPL to require DEI CEUs
• Intersectionality: Inclusion
• Positions: Mai appointed secretary, Lani appointed Student Advocate\Next meeting will be held on July 19, at 9 am

2.    Update of Progress 

3.   Items for Vote 

4.   Budget Changes 

5.   Suggestions from Board

7. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment