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Notes from the Chair
AAPC NW 2009 Conference
NW Region 2009 Electoral Process
Association Website Updates
Association Positions Available
NW Region Member Update
Inspirational Quote

Notes from the Chair

The Northwest Region Council held its semi-annual meeting on Friday, June 5, 2009, by conference call, arranged by Clint McNair, with Secretary Martha Callum taking minutes.

All committees made reports, some by other means than the conference call, including Leadership Development (John Carr), Certification (Gary Steeves and Fred Schramm), Theological and Social Concerns (Joseph Roy), Formation (Jon Nestor), Institutional Accreditation (Bert Kae-Je), Treasurer (Clint McNair), Fall Conference Chair (Clint McNair), and Regional Chairperson (Sally Wing).

Most committee chairs are seeking either additional members or co-chairs, so please let us know of your interest.  Certification Committee members and Conference Committee Chair are especially needed.
You're welcome to also suggest other conference locations, which could even include closer proximity to airports.

Theological and Social Concerns committee continues to emphasize integration as an evolving dynamic process, and is interested in adding forms to the AAPC website and presenting a training workshop at the 2010 AAPC Conference.

Institutional Accreditation has only a few centers, including Seattle University, which has recently received provisional approval and is also seeking approval from CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs).

Please keep the fall conference in mind, "The Diversity in Family Formation," October 30-31 at Seattle University.

  —Sally Wing, Chair, NW Region, AAPC

AAPCNW 2009 Conference

Oct 30-31, 2009, Seattle University
DIVERSITY IN FAMILY FORMATION

This year’s conference explores family formation in America in a multicultural context. We understand a multicultural family to be a family with its own culture situated within another, or possibly multiple cultures. This can be made more complex by juxtaposed ideologies that emphasize the individual on one hand and the tribe, extended family or community on the other. Eastern thinkers are more likely to focus on the family, tribe, or larger community, whereas Western thinkers tend to focus on the individual. To provide perspectives that deepen our understanding, our speakers will delve into various aspects of families in America.

Thank you to Clint McNair ^ who stepped up to organize this year's conference.

Speakers: This year we will hear from multiple voices

Clinton McNair, PhD – “Formation and challenges of multicultural family”
Director and Associate Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry, AAPC Diplomate.

Christie Eppler, PhD– “Exploring spirituality in a multicultural family”
Associate Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Seattle University School of
Theology and Ministry, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Karen Quek, PhD – “The immigrant experience”
Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

William “Bill” Collins, PhD – “The ethics of attending to multicultural families”
Training Director at Samaritan Center of Puget Sound and Adjunct Professor, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry, AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Theological Reflection

Case Presentation by Marta M. Buell-Mejia
2009 Graduate of MAPC Program, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry. Marta is a staff member at Sea Mar Community Health Centers.

Ruby Y. Takushi, PhD– Theological Reflection Panel Moderator
Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Seattle
University School of Theology and Ministry.

Panel Members from Multiple Faiths: Catholic, Protestant, Islam, and Jewish

For a schedule, registration and lodging info, see our Word or PDF brochures.

NW Region 2009 Electoral Process

Association Website Updates

Changes have been made to the format of the AAPC website, which allow for timely access to important content. Navigation headings include: Calendar of Events, Links and Resources, News of the Membership, and Publications. Links and Resources includes educational and training programs for clergy and pastoral counselors. News of the Membership will help update you about changes in membership as well as members and family who have passed away. The Publications link includes online access to the following:

Sacred Spaces: The e-Journal of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sacred Spaces is a journal that endeavors to include a variety of theological and human science perspectives as well as quantitative and qualitative research in addressing issues and topics relating to the theory and practice of pastoral counseling. It is our hope to encourage students, clinicians, supervisors, and  teachers to write scholarly and reflective articles on topics that address clinical and  theoretical issues in pastoral counseling. Sacred Spaces also seeks to partner with  other organizations in developing creative educational, conversational, and writing opportunities for its members. The Editorial Board of Sacred Spaces welcomes and encourages submissions. If you are interested in submitting an article, submission guidelines are available at the AAPC website under the "Publications and Articles" link. - Ryan LaMothe, Ph.D. Editor, Sacred Spaces

https://aapc.org/sacredspaces

Also online is Currents, the AAPC quarterly newsletter. You may find the current edition at the AAPC website under the "Publications and Articles" link. News tips, story ideas and comments are most welcome. Submissions can be sent to the AAPC association office via email to sharon@aapc.org, subject line, "E-Newsletter." The next submission date is August 15, for the fall issue.

https://aapc.org/content/aapc-currents-newsletter

Association Positions Available

• Vice President (2 year term, followed by a 2 year term as President)
• 2 Board of Directors positions (one 3 year term)
• Chairs (one 3 year term for each Chair)of the Formation Committee; Institutional Accreditation Committee and Theological and Social Concerns Committee

1. Chairs Association Action Council
2. Maintains system of communication with the AAC and the BOD.
3. Monitors AAPC's progress of meeting the goals of the mission through the AAC's work.
4. Serves as liaison with the Budget and Finance Committee, Treasurer and Executive Director and with the AAC for maintaining financial accountability, building budgets, etc.    
5. Serves when President is unable to attend meetings, events, etc.
6. Serves on the Program Planning Committee.
7. Serves on the Mission Advance Plan Committee
8. Attends some Regional Meetings

• Attend Installation Ceremony, Orientation Session and Exit Session with LDC
• Attend all meetings and conference calls of the Board of Directors
• Notify the association office of personal data changes (name, address, email, etc.)
• Liaison to Committees of the Action Council and report at Board meetings
• Submit expense voucher with receipts promptly
• Communicate/Respond to association office & committee members in a timely fashion

• Attend Installation Ceremony, Orientation/Exit Sessions with LDC
• Preside over the meetings of the committee
• Attend the Association Action Council meetings (AAC meets once a year)
• Submit Committee Budget Request to Finance Committee by December 31
• Obtain Committee Budget Information from the Financial Services Coordinator
• Submit financial and fiduciary Action Requests to the Board of Directors
• Submit programmatic Action Requests to the Association Action Committee
• Submit Committee Report to Association Action Council by November 15 to ann@aapc.org
• Notify the AAPC office of committee changes as they occur
• Process expense vouchers with receipts promptly upon receipt; send all vouchers to the Financial Services Coordinator within a week of the meeting
• Ensure that Minutes are sent to the Fairfax office (ann@aapc.org) within 30 days of meeting
• Respond to office & committee members in a timely fashion
• Communicate and respond to Association office & committee members in a timely fashion.

NW Region Member Update

Inspirational Quote

"Collegiality matters, and times for serious talk and laughter—both—are crucial for the life of community and sustaining relationships."
—Wayne Smith, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Missouri