NLPA
Newsletter 2016
A Message from your President
Current Board of Directors
Shara Shears
Jessica Rideout
Ashley Loder
Michael Wight
Frank O'Keefe
MIchelle Sheppard
Kayla Hemmens
Kate Hartery
Lisa Pike
Board Activity
The NLPA board of directors meets regularly (approximately every 4-6 weeks) throughout the year. Our meetings are primarily held via teleconference with 1-2 face to face meetings throughout the year.
There are several focus areas during our meetings: Public Promotion, Student Engagment, Activity from our CPA, Government Relations, Committee Collaboration and the Maintenance of Board Proceedings. We always strive to remain current on any activity happening in the physiotherapy world.
Recent Endevours Include:
- Participation in Health Expo's (St. John's, Gander)
- Collaboration with the Public Relations Committee to make NPM a success
- Collaboration with Dalhousie University in order to enhance student engagment
- Representation at Branch President Forum/Congress
- Advocacy letters to the NL Minister of Health
- Update of our Policies and Procedures Manual
- Presentation of our AGM
- Utilizing Social Media - Twitter, Facebook, E-blasts
All members are encouraged to bring issues/ideas related to our profession forward! We welcome the opportunity to work with you in order to represent our profession in the very best way possible.
Health Expo Display
St. John's - Sept 2015
Contact us for support in participating in a health fair in your area!
1st Annual Gander Health and Wellness Fair
AGM 2016
NPM 2016
NL NPM Logo Desgined by our Public Relations Committee
During the month of May this logo made it's way all around our province! Thanks to all who made the effort to participate! The initiative sparked some great PT spirit!
If you would like your copy of the logo please use the email below to contact us!
NPM Logo's
Pro-Active sporting their NPM T-Shirts!
OT/PT Trivia Night
St. John's, NL - May 2016
Should you be interested in organizing an event in your area please contact us to find out how we can help you!
Central NL Social
This is How We Roll!
BPF/Congress
Congress in Victoria was attended by Jessica Rideout on behalf of the NLPA. Branch Presidents Forum meetings took place for 2 days prior to the official Congress opening. A lot of future planning occurred and it was a great opportunity to liase with Branch representatives from other provinces and territories.
Remodelling Congress
Changes were announced by CPA regarding the future of Congress. It will now be a biannual event and although everything is tentative at this time, planning is underway for Congress 2018. It is expected to be held in Quebec in the fall of the year. Congress 2020 will coincide with the 100th anniversary and will likely be held in Ottawa. Expect to hear more news through the CPA regarding these exciting changes!
Journey to Recovery
Simon Whitfield
Committees
Our Committees are diligently working on a number of initiatives. For more information on how you can participate with these committees please use the contact information below to get in touch!
Committees
- Public Relations
- Archives
- Private Practice
- Professional Development
Thank You
To our past board members who have provided us with their valuable input - Sherry Lythgoe and Erin Ballah - a heartfelt thank-you is extended.
A sincere thank you to our current/new board members who continue to volunteer their time and energy to our association.
To our committees - your dedication and commitment does not go un-noticed! Without you, many initiatives would be impossible to persue.
To our membership - thank you for your participation in our initiatives and your involvement with the NLPA.
Please Contact Us!
Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
We want to hear from you!
Email: atlanticbranches@physiotherapy.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NLPhysioAssoc
Twitter: @NLPhysioAssoc