CP Cal Newsletter

Dear Collaborative Colleague,

 

We are pleased to bring you the CP Cal Newsletter, the electronic newsletter of Collaborative Practice California.

If you have comments or questions, please contact Margaret (Peg) Anderson, Managing Editor. Peg`s email address is mlanders@sonic.net. 

The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual author(s), and not necessarily the opinions of CP Cal as an organization.

Past issues of the CP Cal Newsletter are archived here.  Just click on the button below for a list of previous newsletters. 

2013/3

June 2013

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Letter from the President 

• The enthusiasm of the participants and quality of the presentations were helpful to re-energize me and make me want to improve my skills further and work to support the movement

• I learned new things to increase my skills, to fulfill my continuing education needs and vision, and to recharge professional enthusiasm

• Expanded knowledge and skills, reconnected with respected colleagues, renewed commitment, got inspired 

• Fabulous conference, as always!

• The programs were well presented I enjoyed the opportunity to network, build relationships, share the spirit of peace building

• I liked the manner of presentation and the materials and personalities of the presenters

• The trainings were of a very high quality

• I valued the experiences with my colleagues and seeing the spread and development of the movement

• Great conference!  Thank you!

Although this show has closed, the revival is coming back next year as CELEBRATION 9 in April of 2014 at the San Francisco Airport Westin.  Tickets are not on sale yet.  Just stay tuned for future announcements, including cast members, song and dance numbers (workshops and plenaries).

Your enthusiastic and hardworking Board of Directors is gearing up for its annual CP Cal retreat in July when we will consider your suggestions generated from Celebration 8. We will also put together ideas to not only maintain the momentum for Collaborative Practice but also embrace innovative thoughts before testing the waters in the Collaborative community.  We will keep you posted!

Remember my door is always open to talk. So feel free to call me.

Take care,

Fred (310-207-0007)

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Update on the CP Cal Board

Heartfelt thanks to the Board members/officers whose terms have expired:  Karen Heller Berdy, David Kuroda and Kathleen OConnor.

Welcome to new Board members: Jay Bray, Natalie Leininger, Charles Spiegel, and Shawn Weber.

Welcome also to those delegates and members of practice groups who have stepped forward to volunteer service on a committee or tas force. There is more than enough work to go around!

The newly elected officers for CP Cal 2013-2014 are:
President             Fred Glassman
President-Elect   Suzan Barrie Aiken
Vice President    Stephanie Maloney
Secretary            Dawn Strachan
Treasurer            Warren Sacks
Past President Board members:   Randy Cheek and David Fink 

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Report on Celebration 8

The Board was treated to a rollicking report on Celebration 8.  We had 160 paid registrants. Our fundraising committee broke its prior records, and collected more than $41,000 from sponsors, the silent auction, and raffle. Thanks to the social media committee, many of us are now official tweeters!

The evaluation forms were overwhelmingly positive about the facility, the programming, the valuable content of the workshops and pre-conference institutes, and most of all, the networking and fun we all had over the weekend.  Among the comments were...

• I was able to connect with colleagues I do not see on a regular basis, and was able to learn from some interesting seminars.
• The speakers and venue were excellent as well as mingling with collaborators!
• The enthusiasm of the participants and quality of the presentations were helpful to re-energize me and make me want to improve my skills further and work to support the movement. 

For any of you who were unable to attend this year, audio recordings are available (please contact Paula Jackson), and please be sure to attend Celebration 9, scheduled for April 25-27, 2014 at the Westin San Francisco Airport.  Co-chairs of that event will be Natalie Leininger and Lisa Zonder. Put this event on your clendars now and join us for the fun and learning!

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2013 Eureka Awards

The Eureka Award recognizes and honors those who "have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Practice in California."

The Eureka Award is not limited to those in any particular practice or career. Previous honorees include members of the core disciplines - mental health, financial, and legal - as well as those who are not licensed in these professions.

The 2013 Eureka Awardees are Brian Don Levy, JD; Ann Buscho, PhD; Steven Garelick, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA;  Debra Bellings-Kee, MFT, JD; and Lisa Schneider, CDFA, CFP, RFC.

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