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Chris
Thomas
IAAP
President
I am the IAAP
president and have been involved in the activity
profession for over 32 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 34 years and
have 2 children and 2 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 641-628-6660 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 18 at the
Gateway Center in Ames. The morning speaker is
Janalea Hoffman, owner and founder of Rhythmic
Medicine. Janalea is from Olathe, Kansas and brings
many years of experience in the music/healing
field.
Nikki Carrion is returning to the spring conference
as our afternoon speaker. Nikki's session is
entitled "Bringing Back Balance. What affects our
balance as we age and how to improve it." Nikki is
very passionate about maintaining a healthy
lifestyle especially for the elderly.
5 1/2 CEUS will be awarded for attending both
sessions. Please join us for the day.
Costs for the conference&emdash;Postmarked by March
31--$115 After March 31 ---$130
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
Chris Thomas, ADC IAAP President
Meet our
Directors
First
Vice-President:
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.
Second Vice President:
My name is Candy Schainker, Second Vice
President. I am an alum of The University of
Missouri, graduating in 1978 with a degree in
Therapeutic Recreation. I have been fortunate to
work in the activity profession for the past 25
years. I have developed a good root system at Story
County Medical Center, as I have been working as
the Director of the Activities Program for the last
24 years. Story County Medical Center is a 40 bed
acute hospital and a 78 bed Long Term Care Facility
in Nevada, Iowa. It is fun to work in a hospital
based nursing facility, one that values the quality
of life of the residents, and provides support to
the staff. Everyone should be blessed with this
kind of work environment.
My 24 year membership
with IAAP has definitely enriched my professional
and personal life. The meetings,
symposiums,conferences and networking opportunities
continue to energize and inspire me. IAAP is an
invaluable resource. IAAP is about support-support
from fellow activity professionals who become
confidants, offer help, and share great ideas. I
encourage everyone to take advantage of this great
organization. I am pleased to give something back
to this group, serving as your Secretary.You can
reach me at cschainker@scmc.nevada.org.
or call me at 515-382-2111(w).
Third Vice President:
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 work
#515-284-1280 Fax# 515-284-0127 e-mail
Karen.wells@pcitexas.net
Secretary:
Hi I am Venita Franey, Activity Director
Jefferson Manor, in Jefferson, Iowa. 2003 is my
first year as a member of the IAAP Board, I feel
blessed to serve. Currently I hold the position of
secretary. My primary jobs are to record the
minutes of the board meetings and the IAAP awards
program. As a board member, I also assist
during the conventions to hand out CEU's, introduce
speakers, and any other jobs that come up. I
am so excited for Iowa activity professionals to
share professional experiences on am IAAP message
board. This opportunity will increase Iowa
Association of Activity Professional's networking
and growth. WE ROCK! Feel free to contact me at 100
Ram Drive,Jefferson, Iowa 50129 My personal email
is Venitaf@excite.com
work phone is 515 386-4107 fax number is 515
386-2347.
Treasurer's Assistant Trustee:
Cindy Bell-- am the Activity Director at the
Evangelical Free Church Home in Boone, a position I
have proudly held for the past 23 years. I am not
really new to this Board, having also served the
roles of Public Relations and First Vice President
over the past years. This board is dedicated to
bringing quality conferences, information, and
assistance to all activity professionals in the
state. Many life experiences have prepared and
sustained me in the field of Activities including
wife, mother of 3, grandmother of 3, daughter,
volunteers, breast cancer survivor, student, church
member, and friend.
Trustee- Newsletter:
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.
Trustee-Public Relations:
Lori Clark-I have worked in Activities at Pella
Regional Health Center Long-Term Care for 18 years.
I have an Associates Degree in Health Care
Administration. I have also taken the Activity
Director's class at DMACC; as well as having CAN
and CMA certification. I can be reached at
641-628-6660 or 641-780-1370, or my email address
is lclark@pellahealth.org.
I look forward to meeting you.
Resource Room
Assistant
Diane Kiley -I am the Resource room Assistant
which means I help out in anyway getting venders
who want to display their products at the
convention. I am also this year working on
getting all of the District Leaders contacted and
put on a list so you will know who to call in your
district to attend meetings. I am from
Clarion Iowa and work at Wright Medical
Center. I am the manager of the Independent
Living Facility. I organize all the volunteers,
manage the Hospital Gift Shop, and am the Activity
director at our brand new Assisted Living
Facility. Please feel free to contact me
anytime at 515-532-3923 or 515-851-2120 and I will
return your call as it is important to the
organization and myself. Or you can e-mail me
at
dkiley @wrightmed.com
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