National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter Annual Report

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1 National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter Annual Report

2 NASW Michigan At A Glance The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world with 130,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy. The Michigan Chapter has nearly 6,000 members who live and work in the state of Michigan. NASW-Michigan helps shape legislation that affects the health, welfare and education of all people. The Chapter works with many allied organizations to promote causes and services that improve society and address injustice and oppression. The mission of the social work profession is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession s history, are the foundation of social work s unique purpose and perspective: service social justice competence importance of human relationships Integrity dignity and worth of the person MEMBERS ADVOCACY LETTERS/CALLS MADE TO LEGISLATORS FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS MEMBERS OF NASW FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS MEMBERS THAT HOLD THE ACSW ADVANCED CREDENTIAL SOCIAL WORK JOBS POSTED 975+ ATTENDEES AT 2015 LEAD 850+ SOCIAL WORK STUDENT MEMBERS 300+ HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDED 160+ MICHIGAN SOCIAL WORK NEWS STORIES POSTED 100+ WORK GROUP/TASK FORCE/COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD 75+ CLASSROOM WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS GIVEN 35+ COMMUNITY EVENTS HELD 20+ U-LINK STUDENT ADVOCATES 11 REGIONS 1 UNIFIED VOICE FOR THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

3 Membership Matters Michigan Membership Snapshot [5,800 Members] Student = 902 (16%) Transitional =622 (16%) Retired =601 (10%) Associate =74 (1%) Regular = 3,600 (62%) 900+ new members in the last year! Over 100 regional and campus Largest events hosted Region = 8 (1350 members) Smallest = 3 (65 members) Above: Social Workers from D.A. Blodgett St. Johns receive the March 2016 Non-Profit of the Month Below: NASW presents to 300 at Ausable Valley CMH

4 Thank You Members! This has been a very exciting and productive year for NASW- Michigan. I want to thank all of you for helping us to do the great work we are doing with and for you. None of what has happened here would be possible without your membership. You provide us with the motivation and resources that we need to keep our advocacy and change efforts alive and well. As an example of the importance of membership I want you to know that NASW-Michigan received a grant from the Michigan Health Innovation Fund to train nine community mental health (CMH) agencies on understanding the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind (DHOHDB) community needs. This effort came about because two NASW members expressed concerns at a conference and asked for help in changing current policy and enhancing the understanding of DHOHDB service needs in Michigan. A task force was created and NASW-Michigan has brought together major stakeholders to continue this outreach and training effort. Several new chapter work groups have formed, including a Healthcare/Medical Work Group and Children, Youth, and Families Work Group, bringing the total groups to seven active groups. The groups are open to NASW-Michigan members and play a key role in advising the chapter on significant practice, policy, and legislative issues. In addition, this year the Private Practice Work Group published a manual for starting a private practice in Michigan that has been distributed to more than 150 professionals across the state. If you are interested in purchasing the manual please contact the chapter office. NASW-Michigan staff represented you at more than 70 speaking engagements this year, including at non-profits, universities, colleges, and public agencies. We have increased our presence in radio, press, and television. We consistently monitor, testify and take positions on legislation important to the profession. All of this has helped raise membership, awareness and brought a greater visibility and voice to NASW and our profession. This year we launched a supervision training program and individuals who attend receive CEs, NASW-Michigan certification and online advertising for individuals seeking a qualified supervisor. To date over 80 LMSWs have been added to the recently created Supervision Registry and we expect that number to continue to grow. NASW-Michigan continues to provide leadership and volunteer support for Flint during the water crisis and is assisting in coordination of those efforts with the Flint community and with Crossing Waters. NASW-Michigan volunteers have been actively involved in home visits and efforts to meet the needs of Flint residents, especially the most vulnerable. As always, the office is available to respond to ethics, practice, and licensure questions in a timely manner. The list goes on, but this is really my way of saying thank you without your membership and calls to the office we would not be able to provide the services that we do. Thank you for all that you do, and please know that we are here to help in any way we can! Maxine Thome, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, MPH. Executive Director, NASW-Michigan

5 Chapter Expenses 24% 11% Legislative Programming Social Work Events 12% 14% 10% 29% Membership Communication Regional Programming Continuing Education Management/Office Total Expenses: $781,000 New Initiatives and Projects: $35,000 health innovation grant received 125+ Private Practice Manuals distributed 80 LMSW s added to the Supervision Registry Student Action Network (SAN) created to increase political engagement New Professional Network formed in West Michigan

6 Advocating for You and Your Clients This has been another wonderful and successful year for NASW-Michigan. As a Chapter, we continue to grow and make great strides on initiatives important to social workers. Either directly or indirectly, NASW Michigan has had an impact on much positive movement on the social policy front. We would like to take a moment to recognize some of our accomplishments and extend our personal thanks and appreciation for all of the hard work of our members. It is because of your support through membership dollars and engagement that the work we do here at the NASW - Michigan Chapter is possible. Here are just a few highlights: Blue Cross now reimburses social workers for services provided to MPSERS retirees The right to choose a funeral representative will be signed by the governor A bill that will help close the gaps in mental health services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf Blind is in the process of being introduced The 2nd Medicaid Waiver was approved, continuing coverage for 600,000 Michiganders Major criminal justice reform is under way Social Work Month Resolution passed in the House Higher Medicare reimbursement for social workers 1st of a kind statewide forums were held to develop a social work response to racism, hate crimes, and police use of force Positive reform was made to Kevin s law Good Samaritan law was signed by the Governor The EITC was saved from elimination NASW Recommendations to resolve the Flint Water Crisis went to local, state, and federal officials 6,000+ advocacy letters and calls made! 1200 participants in the race forums

7 Over 100 social workers attended the 2016 NASW Night with the Detroit Pistons LEAD 2016: The largest gathering of social workers in state history with 975 strong! Over 200 attend the race forum at Wayne State University in October ULink Advocates prepare for a year of advocacy and action Student Action Network (SAN) members protest at the capitol Members networking at the 2015 Social Work Reception Linda, Donna, Haley, and Stephanie testifying on the DHHS budget

8 Working for YOU! NASW-Michigan Board of Directors: President Cindy Ahmad, LMSW President Elect Abigail Eiler, LMSW VP - Standards & Services Dr. Elvia Krajewski, MSW, PhD, LMSW ekrajewsk@gmail.com VP - Social Policy Susan Grettenberger, PhD, LMSW, MPA grettenbergerse@gmail.com Secretary Anita Clos, MA, LMSW, ACSW amclos@umich.edu Region I Representative John Bray, LLMSW jwbraymsw@gmail.com Region II Representative Jennifer Strange, LMSW, CAADC ms.jenn.strange@gmail.com Region III Representative Jacqueline Sink, LLBSW jackiesink@yahoo.com Region IV Representative Cherie Elahl, MSW celahl@yahoo.com Region V Representative Megan Kiser, LBSW kiser@mielderlaw.com Region VI Representative Nicole Schmidt-Nutt, ACSW, LMSW schmidtn@ceicmh.org Region IX Representative Marian Tripplett, LMSW marian.l.tripplett@wmich.edu Region X Representative Antoinette Debose, BSW amdebose@gmail.com Region XI Representative Carlynn Nichols, LMSW Carlynn206@yahoo.com BSW Student Representative Charles Banks (University of Michigan Flint) iamcharlesbanks@gmail.com MSW Student Representative Joshua Jerz (University of Michigan) JDJerz@umich.edu NASW Michigan Chapter Staff Executive Director Maxine Thome, PhD, LMSW, ACSW mthome@nasw-michigan.org Director of Member Services & Development Duane Breijak, LMSW dbreijak@nasw-michigan.org Director of Public Policy Allan Wachendorfer, LLMSW awachendorfer@nasw-michigan.org Office and Event Manager Tricia McCarthy tmccarthy@nasw-michigan.org Administrative Assistant Rikki Kirchen rkirchen@nasw-michigan.org Manager of the Michigan Continuing Education Collaborative Robin Simpson, RSST rmingus@nasw-michigan.org Region VII Representative Frederick Schade, MSW, ACSW, LMSW fred.r.schade@gmail.com Region VIII Representative Abby Segal, LMSW, LCSW, MJLS avivabatia@aol.com