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In This Issue
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November/December 2019
UMA Board of Directors Elects New Vice Chair and Treasurer
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 Kristen Jones Director of Membership and Programs UMA |
Kristen joined the UMA team as Director of Membership and Programs in October 2019, coming to her position with over 25 years of executive experience in the nonprofit industry. Her areas of expertise have included fundraising, communications, marketing, and program development. Prior to UMA, Kristen served as the principal fundraiser for two faith-based foundations supporting older adult ministries. She guided Wesleyan Senior Living through its EAGLE accreditation process and served on the Health and Welfare Committee of the East Ohio Conference of the UMC for 10 years as well as numerous boards of directors. Kristen is widely known for her ability to develop relationships and connect people and resources in meaningful ways. Please join us in welcoming Kristen to her new role at UMA. |
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Shared Learning UMA ANNUAL MEETING, April 28-30, 2020
#WeAreOurUMA #WhyWeGather #EmpoweredByJoy #UMAREACH
An Intimate Conversation with Tom Rath Recording  During his virtual keynote talk this month, renowned author and researcher Tom Rath shared key insights on how leaders can improve their performance and set a positive example for their employees.
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Sponsor News
Act Now: Become a 2020 Annual Sponsor Your Business Membership supports the mission of UMA and enhances your connections with member organizations across the country. Taking the extra step to become a 2020 Annual Sponsor provides you with year-long benefits in addition to your Business Member benefits. To view or download the benefit details of each level, please click here. Submit the online application here. |
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Extending Housing and Services to the Middle Market presented by Love & Company. Click here to register. HJ Sims promotes awareness of the early stages of Alzheimer's and dementia-related diseases. Click here for more. Wespath Benefits and Investments has been named by Crain's as "Healthiest Employer of Illinois (100-499 employees)," which honors companies that are committed to a healthy workplace through corporate wellness. Click here for more. |
EAGLE News
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| EAGLE Represented at Annual Voluntary Agency Summit Jill Myers joined representatives from the Council on Accreditation, CARF International, and The Joint Commission at a Voluntary Agency Summit with the State of New York Office of Children and Family Services held in Sarasota Springs, New York, November 17-19. As New York prepares for the implementation of the Family First Preventions Services Act, the Annual Voluntary Agency Summit provided a forum for their providers to learn and discuss innovative programming, family engagement, and collaborations. One of the workshops specifically addressed the Qualified Residential Treatment Program and accreditation with New York's approved accrediting bodies. In this two-hour session, Jill was a part of describing the framework, distinguishing features, pricing, and timeframes for accreditation. UMA is pleased New York's recognition of EAGLE has produced a new applicant organization for EAGLE Accreditation. |
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PRIDE Model of Practice Implementation Training: February 3-7, 2020 Mennonite Health Assembly: March 18-21, 2020 Early Registration Open for CWLA 2020 Conference: March 25-29, 2020 Faithful Aging Conference - Save the Date: March 31, 2020 Bonsack United Methodist Church, Roanoke, VA. Conference details and registration information will be available January 2020. For more information, contact Martha Stokes at mstokes@pinnacleliving.org or 804.474.8718. |
Calendar of Events
| December 5 | Development Network Call: New Year's Resolutions: Setting Development Priorities for the New Year | |
| December 11 | HR Network Call: The Culture Crisis in Caring: How culture impacts staffing and engagement. | |
| April 28-30 | 2020 UMA Annual Meeting (Boulder, CO) |
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