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Welcome to EAPA's
NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER

(NY 04 - District 1)

updated 5/12

CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Geographical area served:
Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island

Permanent Chapter Contact Information:
EAPA New York City Chapter
P.O. Box 2079
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
212-969-9242


Meeting location:
We always meet in Manhattan but locations vary.

Chapter meeting dates/times:
fourth Tuesday of each month (no meetings in July or August)

Why should I attend?
Chapter meetings are a great way to make professional contacts, network, discover new resources, and develop new skills.

Chapter program:
A segment of each meeting is dedicated to the introduction of members and non-members. We encourage all attendees to make announcements about upcoming events, news related to the field, and job opportunities. After announcements, an educational training is presented.

Continuing education:
Each training provides a minimum of 1.5 pre-approved professional development hours (PDH).

Cost to attend meeting:
members - no cost
non-members - $20.00 by check or exact dollar amount in cash


Are you engaged in employee assistance related activities? Do you want to learn more about the EA profession? Invest in yourself by joining EAPA.

For more information about our chapter or upcoming meetings, contact:
our telephone Hot Line, 212.969.9242, for meeting information or
Ronnye Halpern, LCSW
Private Practice & Consultation
19 West 34th Street, Penthouse Suite
RHalpernLCSW@aol.com




UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
PROFESSIONALS AND JOB LOSS
PRESENTERS
Dr. S Lala Straussner, professor and Director of the Post-Master's Certificate Program in Clinical Approaches to Addiction Treatment, New York University, Silver School of Social Work.
Chip Conlin, MA , Manager of the Grand Central Branch of the Five O'Clock Club. He also maintains a private coaching practice in which he advises retail and outplacement clients from a variety of professions.

TOPICS ADDRESSED IN THE PRESENTATION:
The impact of long-term job loss on professionals
Tools to keep the unemployed focused and motivated
How the unemployed can be helped to jump start a job search in a difficult job market
The impact of job loss on families

time: 1:00-1:15pm Registration and networking
1:15-1:30pm Introduction of all members present
1:30-3:30pm Presentation of training

site: Realization Center
25 East 15th Street #7FL (between15th-16th Streets)
Manhattan

$20 ATTENDANCE FEE, WAIVED FOR NYC EAPA CHAPTER MEMBERS

2 PDHs provided at the end of the presentation 2 CASAC hours also provided.

Monday, June 18th, 2012 (note special date)
End of the year "speed dial networking" meeting
Bring a hefty supply of your business cards and have your best 2 minute elevator speech prepared for this opportunity to connect with over 50 potential new referral resources. This is a great way to get information about your services and programs out there.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Luncheon Cruise
Time: 12 NOON Boarding (Promptly)
12:30-3PM High Seas
Site: Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (West 23rd St @ Hudson River)
Cost: $65 per person
For more information, see page 3 of the flyer.

Meeting information can also be obtained by calling the NYC EAP Chapter Hot Line at 212.969.9242.


CHAPTER OFFICERS:

President
Fran Furman, LMSW
Senior Consultant
Corporate Family Network
212-557-8660 x13
212-692-9350 fax
646-284-5185
email: ffurman@corporatefamilynetwork.com


Vice-President (acting)
Gary Bisogna, MA, LMHC, CEAP
EAP Coordinator
South Beach Psychiatric Center (CIRT)
718-667-2619
email: Gary.Bisogna@omh.ny.gov


Treasurer
Frank King, LCSW, CEAP, SAP
Teamsters Center Services
212-235-5003
718-624-1558 evenings
email: fxking924@aol.com


Secretary (acting)
Molita Dancy, MSW, FDLC
EAP Coordinator
Kirby Forensic & Manhattan Psychiatric Center
646-672-6388 days
646-672-6392 fax
email: Molita.Dancy@omh.ny.gov


Membership Chairperson
Cheryl-Anne Clarke, BSW, CASAC
347-405-5786
email: cherylannemichel@hotmail.com


Education Chairperson
Ronnye Halpern, LCSW
Private Practice & Consultation
19 West 34th Street, Penthouse Suite
19 West 34th Street, Penthouse Suite 212-947-7111
RHalpernLCSW@aol.com


CHAPTER NOTICES:




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