Introducing The Florida Adult Day Services Association
Since its inception in 1983, the Florida Adult Day Services Association (FADSA) has provided leadership, education, planning and development of adult day services across Florida. Through the promotion of quality day services ranging from respite programs to adult day health centers, FADSA has established a reputation as a leader in education, training and advocacy within the long-term care industry.
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FADSA is pleased to announce the kick off of our annual membership drive. Have we got a deal for you! This year, for one price, you can have both a membership with FADSA and a membership with the National Day Services Association (NADSA). We are able to offer this tremendous opportunity through NADSA's State Association Partnership Program. Take a moment to review the membership brochure to learn about all of the benefits you will receive from this membership package which includes a subscription to the magazine "Future Age". Membership in both the state and national organizations will increase your availabilty to timely information, education and advocacy efforts affecting the Adult Day Services industry. Remember, as per the by-laws: "Dues shall be assessed at the beginning of the fiscal year of the Association, January 1. Members joining for the first time after July 1, shall pay one-half the full fee. After this, the fee each year shall be paid in full."
Registration is now easier! Register On-line! Pay by Credit Card!
Thank you for your commitment to being an active member of the Florida Adult Day Services Association! For those of you that are members for the first time...welcome to this outstanding organization! You will be receiving your FADSA Membership Certificate soon.
All current membership information has been forwarded to the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) because your 2010 FADSA membership includes an automatic membership with NADSA for 2010 as well. NADSA should be notifying you of your membership shortly, if they have not done so already. If you do not hear from NADSA within the next two weeks, please inform me immediately so that I can insure that they have accurate contact information in their database.
I encourage each and every one of you to be actively involved with FADSA over the coming year. As an all volunteer association, we rely on the commitment of our members to serve our mission. I am attaching the description of committees. If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to read the attachment and identify a committee on which you would like to serve. You can email me your response and I will be sure to add you to the committee listing immediately.
If at anytime, you have any questions regarding your FADSA membership, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you have a fantastic 2010 and I look forward to working with all of you in the weeks and months ahead!
Sincerely, Ginna O’Connor, President Florida Adult Day Services Association 5200 NW 43rd Street, #102 PBM-310 Gainesville, Florida 32606 Phone: 877-342-3858 Fax: (772) 778-7900
E-mail: Fadca@fadca.net
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Description of Committees
Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee is composed of three members in good standing who are not serving as Board members. The Nominating Committee is appointed by the President. The Nominating Committee selects a chair from among its members. The Nominating Committee prepares all slates for election, presents to the Board a slate of candidates available to fill unexpired terms, and recommends to the Board candidates for awards.
Audit Committee The Audit Committee is composed of three members. The President will appoint a chairman who is an Association member in good standing and is not on the current Board. The Chairman will appoint two additional members who shall, together with the Chairman, review the fiscal records of the Association and present an audit report at the Annual Meeting.
Education/Newsletter Committee The Education Committee plans and coordinates the educational purposes of the Association, including the Annual State Conference. In addition the Education Committee maintains communication with and among the members and with state and national organizations through the production and distribution of regular publications containing information beneficial to adult day care providers and the quarterly Newsletter. The Vice President serves as Chair of the Education Committee.
Policy Committee The Policy Committee studies existing and proposed Bylaws and policies and interprets them to the Board of Directors and Association membership. The Policy Committee monitors the applicability of the Bylaws and policies and informs the Board when the need for change is indicated. The Secretary serves as Chair of the Policy Committee.
Finance Committee The Finance Committee functions as the financial fact-finding committee and advises the Board on all matters relating to the financing of the Association’s Activities. The Treasurer serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Website Committee The Website Committee updates (via website administrator) all web based information regarding the Association as well as identifies and implements enhancements to better meet the needs of Association members while promoting the mission of the Association. The President will appoint the Chair of the Website Committee.
Legislative Committee The Legislative Committee works with the Association’s lobbyist to identify potential legislative initiatives, presents to Board for approval, develops documentation regarding legislative initiatives for advocacy purposes and serves as liaison between Association’s lobbyist and general membership regarding legislative information impacting Association members. The President will appoint the Chair of the Legislative Committee.
2009 Adult Day Services Census
NADSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT National Census The 2009 Adult Day Services Census is a count of every adult day center currently operating in the United States. Your participation is needed to help us gather data that will provide critical information to consumers, providers and policy-makers about the adult day service (ADS) industry. The National Adult day Services Association (NADSA) and the Ohio State University College of Social Work (OSU) have partnered with the MetLife Mature Market Institute to conduct a two-phase study to examine the current state of ADS in the United States and to identify programs utilizing research-based practices to fight chronic and debilitating conditions faced by individuals with disabilities.
In order for NADSA to fully understand the exponential growth in ADS and to plan for the future needs of an aging society, up-to-date data is urgently needed. A national database of program information, similar to that available in the nursing home industry, has yet to be developed (Dabelko, Koenig & Danso, 2008). Past research has, however, shed some light on the national picture of ADS. Two studies conducted over six years ago attempted to gauge the overall number of ADS programs in the US, the services offered, and important characteristics such as funding, staffing, and attendance (See National Study of Adult Day Services, 2001-2002; Howell-White, Rosato, & Lucas, 2005). While providing valuable information, at this point in time their findings are outdated. In light of the expansion of ADS programs and the emphasis of documenting changes in health outcomes, new national data is critically needed to understand the impact of services and to plan for future service and policy development.
Please take a few moments to register for the 2009 Adult Day Services Census. Click here: https://www.easyreg.org/cgi-bin/easyreg/registrationdbase/4Y85RSN5W7/displayForm.pl?7SHZHQ48_2009.
Please pass along this link to any adult day centers you know of that are currently operating in the United States so that they are included in the National Census.
Legislative Updates Provided by our Lobbyist, Bob Asztalos
Current Happenings:
Legislative Update For the week of February 1, 2010 By Buigas, Asztalos and Associates
We are one month out from the start of session...committee meetings are scheduled for most days this month and groups are unveiling their legislative agendas. Medicaid reform dominates the conversation. Legislators believe its growth in unsustainable and without major systemic reform it will crowd out the rest of the budget. Speaking of budget, Governor Crist submitted his budget recommendation to the Legislature which then summarily rejected it. His budget has no cuts and increased spending fueled by money that legislators do not believe exists. His Budget Director was harshly criticized by both Democrats and Republicans, who do not view it as realistic enough to be the traditional starting point of the budget process.
For a complete report, click on the update links below!
Take along the New FADSA Advocacy Brochure. Present a Unified Voice! Leave Behind a Written Copy of The Important Issues! Make an Impact With a Professional Look! Just click on the link and print out as many copies as you need.
FADSA Advocacy Brochure
Check out the updates on the Advocay and Legislative Page. It is important to watch impending legislation and contact your legislators with your opinions on the issues. - Click on the Advocay Tab for information
Advocacy
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HIGHLIGHT YOUR ORGANIZATION BECOME A FADSA NEWSLETTER SPONSOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES INCLUDE: Full page $500 Half page $250 Quarter page $125 Business Card $ 75
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