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

Board members 

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

7.    Multicultural Advocacy & Competency Committee (MACC)

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

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

June 10, 2023

Board Meeting Agenda

Start:  

End:   

MEETING HELD BY WEBINAR DUE TO COVID-19

·       Explanation of Board Meeting and Protocols by President

·       Welcome to ALL in attendance By Secretary 

·       Welcome to those in attendance through Webinar

·       Recognition of Governing Officers and Members of the Board 

·       Excused

Governing Officers

·       Anna Lieber, LCMHC, President

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Presidential Advisor

• Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President Elect  

Board members 

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, President

·       Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director (non-voting)

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Ph.D., Presidential Advisor

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President Elect, EEAC Co-Chair

• Michael Gerald, Ph.D., LCMHC, CRC, EEAC Co-Chair
• 
  
• Bret Dorsett, MSC, LCMHC, NCC, DE LPPC Chair 

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

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

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

1. Recognition of Service to UMHCA 

5.    Business of Governing Officers

1.  President 
   1. Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professionals update 
      1. Need for additional funds from all 3 associations to secure keynote speaker. Plan for all associations to pay $10,000.00 and then be reimbursed $8000.00 after the conference (minus the $2000.00 annual dues approved by the board on May 13, 2023). 
         1. Motion to approve UMHCA payment/loan of an additional $8000.00 
   2. OPLR will be presenting their prelimary findings and high-level recommendations to the UT legislature in the August interim meetings. UMHCA will have an opportunity to provide input before the individual occupation-level reports are drafted Oct-Dec, 2023. 
2. Executive Director Report  
   1. 
      
3. Presidential Advisor Report 
4.  Vice President
5.  Secretary
6. Treasurer Report 
   1. Account Balances: TOTAL: $39,160.52
      1. MACU BusChecking------------------------$29,037.35
      2. MACU MoneyMkt---------------------------$  7,655.14
      3. MACU Savings------------------------------$        1.00  
      4. PayPal Bank---------------------------------$      10.60
      5. Zions Checking-----------------------------$  2,456.43
      6. Zions Money MKT        CLOSED

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1. New Projects  
   1. Re-evaluating & strengthening UMHCA Committees
      1. EACC Committee 
      2. Multicultural Committee
      3. GBAB
      4. PPAC (Partnerships) 
   2. UMHCA sustainability - adding requirements to serve on Executive Committee. 
      1. Active 1-year of service as Chair or Co-Chair, unless no other qualified candidates are available. 
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. TPN (show video)UMHCA x TPN.health.pdf Certification Program Partnerships
      1. No cost to UMHCA
      2. Improved online platform 
      3. Increase audience for virtual trainings and on-demand continuing education 
3. Item for Vote 
   1. EACC Committee Chair nomination 
   2. TPN 
   3. Multicultural Committee
   4. GBAB
   5. PPAC
   6. Requirements to serve on Executive Committee
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. Professional Partnership & Associate Partnership Committee (PPAC) (Hold)

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

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

1. New Projects  
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. Artwork for the Fall Conference is completed
   2. A membership audit was completed, 63 people were upgraded from students to members.
   3. Current membership has increased by 55 since the last meeting for a total of 1024. 
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. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

May 13, 2023

Board Meeting Agenda

Start:  

End:   

MEETING HELD BY WEBINAR DUE TO COVID-19

·       Explanation of Board Meeting and Protocols by President

·       Welcome to ALL in attendance By Secretary 

·       Welcome to those in attendance through Webinar

·       Recognition of Governing Officers and Members of the Board 

·       Excused

Governing Officers

·       Anna Lieber, LCMHC, President

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Presidential Advisor

• Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President Elect  

Board members 

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, President

·       Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director (non-voting)

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Ph.D., Presidential Advisor, LPPC acting Chair

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, President Elect, EEAC Co-Chair

• Michael Gerald, Ph.D., LCMHC, CRC, EEAC Co-Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

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

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

1. The Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professionals conference will be April 10, 11, & 12, 2024 at UVU. 

5.    Business of Governing Officers

1.  President 
   1. Thank you to all the volunteeers who helped make the UMHCA conference successful. 
   2. Post conference info session for volunteeers interested. (discussion)
   3. 
      
2. Executive Director Report  
   1. Conference Review / Update 
3. Presidential Advisor Report 
4.  Vice President
5.  Secretary
6. Treasurer Report 
   1. Account Balances: TOTAL 
      1. MACU BusChecking------------------------ $
      2. MACU MoneyMkt--------------------------- $  
      3. MACU Savings--------------------------------$         
      4. PayPal Bank-----------------------------------$      
      5. Zions Checking-------------------------------$ 
      6. Zions Money MKT        CLOSED

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1. New Projects  
   1. AMHCA Conference June 24, 2023 
2.  Update of Progress 
3. Items for Vote 
   1. UMHCA joining the Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professionals 
      1. $ 2000.00 Annual Fee 
      2. 2 votes (President, Executive Director and/or designee) 
   2. UMHCA Board of Directors approves the bylaws of the UCMHP
      
   3. TPN
4. Budget Changes 
5. Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1. New Projects  
   1. Update from Round Table (Gray & Bret) 
   2. Next LPPC meeting 05/25/23 6:00 pm (zoom) 
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. DOPL Update (Bret & Jessica) 
3. Items for Vote 
   1. Nomination for LPPC Chair 
4. Budget Changes 
5. Suggestions from Board

3. Education & Conference Committee (EACC)  

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

4. Professional Partnership & Associate Partnership Committee (PPAC) (Hold)

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

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

1. New Projects  
   1. Update from Roundtable 
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  
   1. Update from Roundtable 
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

April 8, 2023

Board Meeting Agenda

Start:  

End:   

MEETING HELD BY WEBINAR DUE TO COVID-19

·       Explanation of Board Meeting and Protocols by President

·       Welcome to ALL in attendance By Secretary 

·       Welcome to those in attendance through Webinar

·       Recognition of Governing Officers and Members of the Board 

·       Excused

Governing Officers

·       Anna Lieber, LCMHC, President

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Presidential Advisor

Board members 

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, President

·       Jim Macedone, LCMHC, Executive Director (non-voting)

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Ph.D., Presidential Advisor

• Bret Dorsett, LCMHC, LPPC Chair 
  

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, EEAC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

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

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

1.    

5.    Business of Governing Officers

1.  President 
   1. DOPL looking at establishing additional supervisor requirements. Next DOPL meeting Wed May 10th 9:00 - 1:00pm. Need a representative from UMHCA to attend. 
   2. Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professionals. Next meeting 4/13/23, where bylaws will be approved and then brought to UMHCA Exec and Board for approval. 
   3. Medicare Update. 
2. Executive Director Report  
   1. Annual Conference Venue Change 
3. Presidential Advisor Report 
4.  Vice President
5.  Secretary
6. Treasurer Report Financial Reports 03312023.pdf
   1. Account Balances: TOTAL $44,348.47 
      1. MACU BusChecking------------------------ $20,145.25
      2. MACU MoneyMkt--------------------------- $  7,635.45
      3. MACU Savings--------------------------------$         1.00
      4. PayPal Bank-----------------------------------$      255.21
      5. Zions Checking-------------------------------$ 16,311.56
      6. Zions Money MKT        CLOSED

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1. New Projects  
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. Will evaluate the DOPL complaint data after the annual conference. 
   2. Nomination of Julie Ann Tucker for the Julie Ann Tucker Award for Excellence in Advocacy. The Julie Ann Tucker Award for Excellence in Advocacy.pdf
3. Items for Vote 
   1. Approve establishing the annual Julie Ann Tucker Award for Excellence 
   2. Nomination of Julie Ann Tucker for the 2023 award recipient. 
   3. Nomination for President Elect 
4. Budget Changes 
5. Suggestions from Board

2. Legislative & Public Policy Committee. (LPPC)

1. New Projects  
   1. Communicating with DOPL as they establish supervision qualification rules. 
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. BHWW meeting 4/13 
   2. Next LPPC Committee meeting 4/13 6:00pm - preparing for UMHCA conference roundtable and preparing education flyers 
   3. Continuing to work on goals in prepartion for next legislative session. 
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. Professional Partnership & Associate Partnership Committee (PPAC) (Hold)

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

5. 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. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment

Utah Mental Health Counselors Association

March 11, 2023

Board Meeting Agenda

Start:  

End:   

MEETING HELD BY WEBINAR DUE TO COVID-19

·       Explanation of Board Meeting and Protocols by President

·       Welcome to ALL in attendance By Secretary 

·       Welcome to those in attendance through Webinar

·       Recognition of Governing Officers and Members of the Board 

·       Excused

Governing Officers

·       Anna Lieber, LCMHC, President

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Presidential Advisor

Board members 

·       Ellen Behrens, LP, LCMHC, Ph.D., Vice President

·       Anne Farley, ACMHC, Secretary

·       Terri Goldstein, LCMHC, Treasurer

·       Anna Lieber, CMHC, President

·       Jim Macedone, ACMHC, Executive Director (non-voting)

·       Gray Otis, LCMHC, Ph.D., Presidential Advisor

• Bret Dorsett, LCMHC, LPPC Chair 

·       Kristal James, LCMHC, Ph.D, EEAC Chair

1.    Call to Order

2.    Recognize a Quorum

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

4.    Special Announcements by the President 

1.    

5.    Business of Governing Officers

1.    President 

1. UMHCA's past president, Julie Tucker, LCMHC passed away on 2/27/23. She will be greatly missed and her contributions to UMHCA and the mental health profession are invaluable. 
2. DOPL request for nominations to the CMHC and SUDC Boards. Due April, 3, 2023 
3. The Utah Coalition of Mental Health Associations is moving forward and I should have bylaws ready for a vote before April's meeting.  A tentative date for the 2024 conference has been set in April. 
4. OPLR/UMHCA focus group was held on 03/03/23. Thank you to all who participated. 
5. Jeff Shumway with OPLR is requesting specific academic literature related to public safety and industry outcomes for CMHCs. If you have such journal articles please email them to president@umhca.org and I will forward to OPLR. 
6. I am hopefully presenting to DOPL on 3/15/23 to discuss supervisor certification/training. 
7. UMHCA is now accepting nominations for a President-Elect. At this time we are accepting all nominations. Requirements are to be a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor and reside in Utah.  If you would like to be considered email an Interest Letter, CV, and References to Jim Macedone at execdir@umhca.org

2.    Executive Director Report  

3.    Presidential Advisor Report 

4.    Vice President

5.    Secretary

6.    Treasurer Report

1. 02_2023 FINANCIAL REPORT.pdf
   1. Statement of Financial Position
   2. Statement of Activity (February 2023)
   3. Statement of Activity (Fiscal Year)
   4. Follow-up on categorizing "tagging" of expenses by committee
2. Banking Transition
   1. Accounts set-up at Mountain America Credit Union (MACU)
      1. Revenue stream from Wild Apricot via Affinipay is complete
      2. Zions Money Market account is closed and the funds were deposited in the MACU Money Market.
      3. $15,000 of Operating Account funds were deposited in the MACU Operating Account.
      4. Automatic payments and Bill-Pay have been set-up in MACU and stopped at Zion's Bank
   2. Expense/Reimbursement Policy/Protocol: First draft reviewed at EXEC and discussed resulting in changes and additions. Next draft to be reviewed at the next meeting of the EXEC

Committee Business

1. Executive Committee (EXEC)

1. New Projects  
   1. Honoring Julie Tucker - discussion of ideas to honor Julie's legacy at our annual conference and moving forward. 
   2. Bank Transition - moving from Zions to MACU 
2.  Update of Progress 
   1. Will evaluate the DOPL complaint data after the annual conference. 
3. Items 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 
   1. Conference scheduled May 11, 12, 2023 at UVU. Theme "Your Voice Matters" 
3. Items for Vote 
   
4. Budget Changes 
5. Suggestions from Board

4. Professional Partnership & Associate Partnership Committee (PPAC) (Hold)

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

5. 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. Other Business and Items for Discussion

8.  Adjournment