| Chair: |
Ashley
Civello |
| Vice Chair: |
Stephanie K. Hill |
| Secretary: |
Diane Brown |
| Treasurer: |
Jennifer McDermott |
| Council on Development/Public Relations: |
Open |
| Council on Education: |
Open |
| Council on Membership Services: |
Open
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| Council on Standards and Practice: |
Gerry Nichols |
| Council on Legislative and Political Affairs: |
Mary Hennigan |
| COTA Representative: |
Betsy Stroder |
| Student Representative - TWU Dallas: |
Kerry Bloomer |
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| Community: |
Open |
| Geriatrics: |
Open |
| Work Programs: |
Heather McBride |
| Mental Health: |
Joanna Lipoma |
| Pediatrics Chair: |
Ashley Civello |
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Tyler/Longview:
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Open |
| Sherman/Denison: |
Open |
| Wichita Falls: |
Open |
| Tarrant County C-Liaison: |
Open |
| Corsicana: |
Betsy Stroder |
We are in the process of organizing our email tree for the district.
To add your email address or update your current address, please
send an email to district chair Ashley
Civello. We plan to utilize the email tree for communication
about upcoming district events - make sure YOU get the latest updates!
General Information:
- The Trinity North District meets each month.
- For the most up to date information and directions check online
at www.tota.org/trinorth.html.
- Meetings are from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Refreshments/light
dinner is provided at each meeting
- Networking from 6:30 to 6:45, CEU portion typically begins
at 6:45
- District meetings are FREE for TOTA members; $20 for
nonmembers; $10.00 for student nonmembers.
- Must show TOTA membership card at every meeting.
- Questions,
please contact Ashley Civello, at achleycivello@gmail.com or
(214) 649-8251.
Upcoming District Meetings
| Date: |
November 5, 2007 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
CarFit Program for Older Drivers.
How OTs can assist with the
aging population of drivers. |
| Presenter: |
Heather McBride OTR, AOEE,
Occupational Therapist and Ergonomics
Consultant
CarFit is an educational program created by the American Society
on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA (American Automobile
Association), AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
CarFit offers older adults: The opportunity to check out how well
their personal vehicles "fit" them. Information and materials
for community-specific resources and activities that could make
their personal vehicles "fit" better,
enhance their safety as drivers, or increase their mobility in
the community. |
| Location: |
TWU Presbyterian Campus, 8194 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, 75231 |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
November 26, 2007 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
Lymphedema Treatment |
| Presenter: |
Gail Blom, OTR, CHT |
| Location: |
TWU Presbyterian Campus, 8194 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, 75231 |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
December 10, 2007 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
Childhood Obesity |
| Presenter: |
Elyse Tyler of Children’s Medical Center |
| Location: |
TWU Presbyterian Campus, 8194 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, 75231 |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
January 14, 2008 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills |
| Presenter: |
Jan McClesky, MA,
OTR Clinical Director of The Handwriting
Clinic Plano, TX |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
February 18, 2008 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
Rebuilding Together – Home Modification |
| Presenter: |
Noralyn Pickens PhD, OTR |
| Location: |
TWU Presbyterian Campus, 8194 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, 75231 |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
March 24, 2008 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
Vestibular Rehabilitation |
| Presenter: |
Jennifer McDermott, OTR &
Roslyn Gunban, PT of Baylor Medical
Center, Plano |
| CEUs: |
1 hour |
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| Date: |
April 21, 2008 (Monday) |
| Topic: |
The CE portion of the meeting has been cancelled. Trinity
North members will meet tonight to brainstorm and for professional
networking opportunities. No CE will be awarded. |
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| Date: |
May 17, 2008 (Saturday) |
| Topic: |
Cancelled |
Cluster Group Meetings
Corsicana Cluster Group
This group provides local meetings for those living in the Corsicana area. Plan
to join us at one of our bi-monthly meetings for networking and continuing education
in a convenient location!
For information about the Corsicana Cluster Group meetings contact:
Betsy Stroder Evening
phone: 903/874-0112
Continuing Education
See above
See Also:
Alamo-South District
Capital-Centex District
Great Plains-West District
Gulf Coast-East District
Rio Grande District |
