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Chris Thomas IAAP President

I am the IAAP president and have been involved in the activity profession for over 35 years at the Pella Regional Health Center. I keep busy with working, teaching exercise classes, reading, and spending time with family. I have been married for almost 36 years and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Working with the elderly means a lot to me and I feel it is a true pleasure to see their eyes light up and a smile on their faces when we are finished with an activity. I have served on the IAAP board for many years and would encourage every one to think about the opportunity to serve this organization by being on the Board. Please feel free to email me or call I will try to help in any way I can. My e-mail address is cthomas@pellahealth.org phone number is 641-780-0200 and cell phone number is 641-780-0200.  Hope to see you at the Convention  .Learning and sharing are so important to our profession.  

Message from the President:
The fall conference will be October 7and 8 in Ames, Iowa at the Gateway Center.  Thursday's speaker for the day will be Sue Newell- her topics will be MDS 3.0 and F309 Pain management, Beyond Medication.  We are also going to have a networking time between sessions immediately following lunch and the business meeting.  There will be designated tables at lunch for skilled care; 1:1's and men's group; assisted living; and culture change.  Friday's speakers will be Karen Klocke in the morning - she specializes in Dementia Care and Caregiver Needs.  Her topics are: From the Families Perspective-A #1 Caregiver and Activities Capture the Moments and Take the Pressure Off. Nikki Carrion in the afternoon will be presenting an interactive program entitled Seated Mind and Body Exercises.  Registration begins at 6:45 am on Thursday and 7:00 am on Friday.
If you have any questions regarding registering for the conference you may contact Chris Thomas cthomas@pellahealth.org.
Chris Thomas, ADC IAAP President          

Meet our Directors
Elections/Government liaison: 
Sue Roth-I am the Certified Activity Director at the Sanford Medical Center/Senior Care in Sheldon. I have worked in Long Term Care since 1075 and have been in Activities for 29 years. I have served on the IAAP Board for the past 6 years as the public relation office and currently have been elected to the 1st VP position. I am involved in the NW Iowa Activity Coordinators Assoc and Sanford Medical Center-Sioux Falls Activity coordinators network. I and my husband Kevin have two grown daughters and one grandson. I like to spend time with my husband and my maltese "Otis" on walks, and also time with my grandson, family and friends, LOGOS at church, exercising, shopping, antiquing, and just celebrating life.  

Resource Room Coordinator:
Diana Kroes-I have been working in the activity profession in Pella, Iowa for over 25 years. I've had the privilege of being with seniors in Long Term Care, Adult Day Care and now Independent Living. I enjoy being on the IAAP Board…they are a wonderful group of professional women. Many years ago I held this same board position and I look forward to doing it again.

Treasurer:
Chris Thomas

Secretary:
Cindy Bell- I have been an Activity Director at the Evangelical Free Church Home I Boone for over 25 years.  In addition I have served in various capacities on the IAAP board. I love the activity field and serving on the Board
 
Treasurer's Assistant Trustee / Public Relations:
Candy Schainker-I have enjoyed 30 plus years in the activity profession-all spent working at Story Medical Center &endash;Senior Care in Nevada, Iowa.  I have also enjoyed 30 years of involvement in the IAAP organization-both as a board member and an attendee at all the conferences. I feel strongly in the benefits that IAAP brings to our profession

Newsletter Editor: 
Karen Patrick-I have a new position on the IAAP board. I am now the Newsletter Trustee. I have enjoyed working on the board the last four years as the treasurer-a job I took with reservations but did enjoy as I got to know many new friends. I would like to encourage you to apply for a position on the board, the tasks are made easier from the rewards you receive-new friends and new knowledge. I have been an Activity Professional for over 13 years. I have been married almost 26 years, have 3 sons, two grandsons, and a cat. I am active in my church, our town betterment foundation, and a bowling league.Cell-712-830-7206