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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 Spring Conference this year will be held April 23, 2010 at the Gateway Center in Ames. Our speaker for the day is Sarah Kneisler, RMT/NHA from Seymour, Wisconsin.  She has 30 years experience in long term health care.  She has served as a Music Therapist, Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator, Nursing Home Administrator and other positions. Her topics will be Restorative Care for the Whole Person and Understanding the Impact of F248 and F249. These topics will include designing a calendar, evaluating participation, 1-1 activities, encouraging participants to examine current activity programming to determine if it is truly meeting resident needs and much more. 
6 CEUS will be awarded for attending both sessions.
 If you have any questions regarding registering for the conference you may contact Chris Thomas cthomas@pellahealth.org or Karen Wells Karen.wells@pcitexas.net
Also mark your calendars for the national conference to be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 14-17.  Milwaukee is close to Iowa and within driving distance.  This will be a great opportunity to attend.  I will be attending representing Iowa as the state contact.  For more information about the conference you can email me or go to this website www.napp.org
Chris Thomas, ADC IAAP President          

Meet our Directors
The titles for our directors have been recently changed. To view all contact information click here to download a pdf file of our current 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 28 years. I have served on the IAAP Board for the past 5 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.  

Promotion/Sales:
Lori Aronson-I have worked as Assistant Activity Coordinator at Iowa Masonic Health Facilities in Bettendorf, Iowa for four months.  I have had seven years of previous experience as Activity Coordinator in Northwest Iowa.

Resource Room Coordinator:
Diana Kroes-I have been working in the activity profession in Pella, Iowa for over 24 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:
Karen Wells- Activity Director of University Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines-My position is Treasurer. This has been a wonderful opportunity to further my education and knowledge of the profession as well as developing new friendships. I can't say enough about the Board members and how supportive they are and the years of experience they have to share. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity of being a part of the Board. I am secretary-treasurer of Union Park Ind. Christian Church and very much involved with my church. I have been married for 39 years. My husband is retired and we have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. I am currently the President of the Central District of IAAP. It is my privilege to be a part of this fine organization. Contact me at University Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines.Cell #515-480-6909 Fax# 515-284-0127 e-mail Karen.wells@pcitexas.net

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:
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 12 years. I have been married almost 25 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

Public Relations/District Laison:
Lori Clark-I have been in activities for over 22 years. I am now the Activity Director for Chariton Nursing and Rehab in Chariton, Iowa. Attending IAAP conferences and serving on this board has provided me with invaluable experiences. I consider serving on this board a great pleasure. You can reach me at lclark@careinitiatives.org