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Welcome to EAPA's
CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER

(NY 09 - District 1)

updated 8/10

CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Geographical area served:
Central New York including Syracuse and surrounding areas (Watertown, Utica, Ithaca, Elmira, Corning)

Permanent Chapter Contact Information:
Susan Jenkins, CEAP
315-697-3949
800 834-3947
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org


Meeting location:
Prevention Network
906 Spencer Street (North entrance)
Syracuse NY 13204
DIRECTIONS
FROM CORTLAND/BINGHAMTON ON 81 North:
Follow 81 N to 690 West cutoff. Take 690 West toward the fairgrounds. Exit on Geddes Street exit 10. From ramp turn right onto North Geddes Street. 1st light is Spencer Street. Turn left, follow to next stop sign at Liberty Street, turn right, enter parking lot on left for North Entrance to 906 Spencer Street.

FROM CICERO/NORTH SYRACUSE ON 81 SOUTH:
From 81, after the 7th North Street exit take the next exit to Bear St/RT 298 exit # 22 toward I-690 W, follow past the mall to Bear Street, at the light turn right. After the 3rd traffic light (Pulaski Street) on Bear St be in the left lane. Bear left onto Liberty Street, parking lot and the North entrance to 906 Spencer Street is on your immediate left. If you follow Bear to the next light that is Spencer Street, turn left then immediate left into parking lot.

FROM FAYETTEVILLE ON 690 WEST:
Take 690 West toward the fairgrounds. Exit on Geddes Street exit 10. From ramp turn right onto North Geddes Street. 1st light is Spencer Street. Turn left, follow to next stop sign at Liberty Street, turn right, enter parking lot on left for North Entrance to 906 Spencer Street.

FROM BALDWINSVILLE ON 690 EAST:
Take the Bear Street exit number 9. At the end of the ramp is a light on Spencer Street, turn right and then an immediate left into the parking lot of 906 Spencer Street. Drive past the building to the main parking lot and North entrance.

FROM THE NYS THRUWAY EAST OR WEST:
From the East take exit 34 to 481 South to 690 West or exit 36 onto 81 South. From the West, take exit 39 to 690 East.


Chapter meeting dates/times:
3rd Friday of every month (Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Nov) 9:30-11:30

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 - $10.00


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:
Susan Jenkins, CEAP
Executive Director
BRiDGES
3059 Seneca Turnpike
Canastota, NY 13032
315-697-3949
800 834-3947
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org




UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE:

Our business meeting is from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Our educational presentation runs from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Our Executive Committee meets from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. prior to the business meeting.


CHAPTER OFFICERS:

President
Susan Jenkins, CEAP
Executive Director
BRiDGES
3059 Seneca Turnpike
Canastota, NY 13032
315-697-3949
800 834-3947
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org


Vice-President/Education Coordinator
Andy Ohstrom, SPHR
Director
HelpPeople EAP
600 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 470-7447
email: AndyOhstrom@crouse.org


Treasurer
Grace Tily
Regional Service Rep.
Conifer Park
526 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, New York 13088
315-243-1203
email: gtily@libertymgt.com


Secretary
Sarah-Lee Ritchie, LMSW, CEAP
EAP Coordinator
750 East Adams St.
Syracuse NY 13210
315 464-5760
email: ritchies@upstate.edu


Membership Chairperson
Susan Jenkins, CEAP
Executive Director
BRiDGES
3059 Seneca Turnpike
Canastota, NY 13032
315-697-3949
800 834-3947
sjenkins@bridges-mccasa.org


Webmaster
Karen Fritz, LMSW
Contract Manager/Mental Health Consultant
Employee Assistance Program
Family & Children's Service of Ithaca
127 West State Street
Ithaca NY 14850
607-273-7494 or 1-800-834-1239
kfritz@fcsith.org

President Emeritus
Eileen Miller, LCSW, SAP, CEAP
Prevention Network
EAP Coordinator/OCM BOCES
906 Spencer Street
Syracuse NY 13204
315-471-1361
emiller@ocmboces.org


CHAPTER NOTICES:

We currently have 46 members.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, VISIT OUR CHAPTER’S WEBSITE AT:



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webeditor@eapassn.org