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June 1, 2006 China Ten
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In Attendance:
Debra Casebere, Melissa Banno, Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens, Dora
Bumpass, Cheryl Stephenson, Peggi White, Ayoko Brewer, Donna
Brander, Trudy Bowen, Charles Little, Tilly Little, Sheila
Pridgen, Melissa Swain, Lisa Currin, Faye Watts.
Guest Speaker: Tim Saltuklaroglu, Ph.D., Speech Pathologist,
speaking about the SpeechEasy device for stuttering.
President Debra Casebere opened the meeting by welcoming
members and guests and asked everyone to introduce themselves.
May membership meeting minutes were reviewed, with a motion to
accept without revisions by Charles Tilly, seconded by Peggi
White.
Business of the evening
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Secretary - Cheryl Stephenson requested that announcements be
submitted in writing to the secretary at meetings to assist
with minutes.
Treasurer - Rosalie reported expenses since last report of
$74.15 for membership certificates and $12.20 for webmaster's
dinner before quarterly website review.
Membership - Melissa reported membership has increased by four
new members. Refer to current updated list via website for
networking and referring clients.
Communications/Vice President - Peggi White, no report.
FYI: Unfortunately, Peggi experienced a recent computer crash
and lost all computer contacts. Peggi has a new computer
system, and is back on line. So let's communicate!
Health Fair Coordinator Debra Casebere reported for
Travis Reed. All health fair information should be
directed to Travis Reed. Only when members participate at
health fair events will their personal marketing information
be displayed on the HHP table. One proposed event is the 2nd
annual Dash for Cash race on December 3, 2006. Dash for
Cash is a scholarship fundraiser in honor of Captain Chris
Cash, our local hero, who died in Iraq. HHP will donate
all funds raised from donations for table massage at the
event. Please put this worthwhile event on your
calendars.
Announcements:
1. Invitation from Women Psychotherapy Group to summer
social on Friday, June 9, at 7:00 pm, 1910 Sherwood Drive,
Greenville. Please bring a dish to share, and BYOB or wine.
Call Lauryn Sawyer, 752-1617, for more information.
2. Next membership meeting Thursday, July 6, at 11:45
am, Greenville Country Club. Speaker will be Stephanie
West-Puckett, ECU Women's Studies, speaking on holistic
approaches to childbirth.
3. Next board meeting is Tuesday, June 13, at 9:45-11:00
am, Port City Java, Red Banks Rd.
4.Sunday in the Park, a free concert every Sunday at 7:00 pm
in June and July. The Daily Reflector prints concert
details from Friday-Sunday. No alcohol allowed in the
park. THANK YOU CITY COUNCIL OF GREENVILLE, NC.
Nutrition Partners offers free food samples and recipes every
Saturday through August, from 8 am 11 am, at the Pitt
County Farmers Market on County Home Rd., Winterville.
Members' Announcements:
1.Cheryl Stephenson is presenting a workshop on Performance
Wellness for Double Reed Players at the International Double
Reed Conference in July in Muncie, IN.
2.Tilly Little has recently become certified in Reflexology.
3.Dora Bumpass has a new location for her practice inside of
the Greenville Women's Clinic. Come Visit!
4.Trudy Bowen will host Speaker Dr. Delia Garcia, a
radiological Oncologist/Breast Specialist, who will speak
about the relationship between nutrition & health on June 22nd
at the Greenville Hilton. To register, call Trudy at
866-803-2941.
Melissa Banno introduced and welcomed Tim Saltuklaroglu, the
speaker for the evening meeting.
Tim is a professor of speech therapy in Tennessee (formerly
worked with Joseph Kalinowski, Ph.D. at ECU, and co-inventor
of the SpeechEasy device) and has published a book,
Stuttering, with Dr. Kalinowski.SpeechEasy is a device that
aids in the inhibition and management of stuttering. Tim
explained that the majority of people afflicted with
stuttering are males and and that stuttering usually begins
between the ages of 2-6 years old. 80% of these children
recover within 4 years. Something in the brain
(researchers don't know what the mechanism or trigger is yet)
corrects itself. Often, by the time the person is 8
years old, he or she has been through several kinds of therapy
that may or may not work. There is no concrete evidence
that any of these therapies actually work. Lots of
therapy as a child brings frustration and feelings of
irresponsibility when the speech does not improve, therefore
affecting the person's whole life. Sometimes the child
will stop talking all together, being afraid of exposing
oneself to the world.
What is known is that when a stutterer speaks in unison with
another individual, such as in singing or praying together,
the stuttering stops. Through technology, trial and
error, personal life experiences, along with lots of work, a
new device was developed at ECU. This device looks like
a hearing aid, but it tricks the brain by diffusing your own
voice (as if you are talking in unison). This instant
inner brain auditory feedback results in an end to the
stuttering. The main obstacle is to train the individual
to get the speech sounds started and then the speech is free
flowing. Tim shared a video clip of a client using the
SpeechEasy for the first time. Medical insurance is
beginning to pay for the SpeechEasy, which costs between $4000
and $5,000.Tim admits there is more research and work to be
done but that it's a great start!
HHP
of Eastern NC March Meeting - Greenville Country Club April 6, 2006 |
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Holistic Health Practitioners of Eastern North Carolina
China 10 Restaurant
Members Attending: Peggi White, Ayako Brewer, Melissa Banno,
Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens, Dora Bumpass, Michael Denton, Travis
Reed, Jan Salstrom, Tamara Bonner, Lyndsay Ingalls, Susan
Vickery-Mercer.
Guests: Drs. Dail and Jeanne McLawhorn, Donna Brander,
Kelly Kurz (guest speaker)
Peggi White, Vice-President, called the meeting to order
at 6:35 p.m., welcomed members and guest, and asked everyone
present to introduce themselves.
Chair Reports
Secretary: no report
Treasurer- Report accepted.
Membership -
Communication Advertising with Achieve magazine, a
quarterly publication, has a June 1st deadline. John Lee has
extended the offer for 10 practitioners to purchase ads
(business card ads) for $100.00 each. HHP will receive the
opposite page at no additional cost. Peggi will follow up
with Mr. Lee to see if we could run half a page of
advertising and a half page article instead of the original
offer. Some members expressed interest in the half page
advertising. Contact Peggi White to sign up. Melissa Banno
reported that the membership list is currently accurate. HHP
business cards are available to all members to publicize the
organization and the website and to educate the public about
what types of holistic healthcare are available in the area.
- Was accepted.
The Pitt County Women's Journal is a bi monthly
publication. HHP members are offered a 4 x 4 ad for $150.00
(regularly $192.00) to include photo and 50-75 words. To be
included by May 15th deadline, please contact Sheila Pridgen
at 341-8877 (cell) or 329-9829 (office).
Member Announcements
Jan Salstrom will teach Tai Chi and Yoga to OB/GYN Dept.
students in the PCMH Auditorium, School of Medicine, on
Wednesday, April 12, at 1 pm.
Vegetarians of Pitt County will have a fruit-themed
covered-dish dinner and social on Sunday, April 23rd,
at 5 pm at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Farmville.
Call
329-0615 for more information.
Donna Brander of Three Sisters All Natural Botanical
in Washington, NC, will be having a Pranic Healing the 2nd
Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Call 252-948-0322.
Next membership meeting is Thursday, May 4th, 11:45
a.m., Greenville Country Club. New luncheon cost is $13.64.
No jeans please.
Calvin Mercer, PHD in religious studies, will speak at the
May meeting about spirituality. An HHP pool party this
summer may be planned. HHP membership certificates will be
distributed in May.
April Board meeting (all are welcome) is Tuesday, April
25th, 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Port City Java.
May Board meeting is Tuesday, May 9th, 10:00-11:00,
at Lopaus Point Market on Cromwell Drive (behind Port City
Java, beside Quixote Travels)
Quarterly website review, April 27th, 6:30 p.m., PCC
Library, 2nd floor.
Nurses Day is May 6th.
Guest Speaker
Kelly Kurz, Paperwork Solutions, LLC,
spoke about her business that assists with routine financial
tasks. She assists individuals and families who have
difficulty managing their personal affairs or who do not
have time to manage their finances. Even those who are
capable of making financial decisions may need a helping
hand with organization and paperwork details. Sometimes
illness or physical disability keeps people from completing
day-to-day financial tasks, and sometimes paperwork becomes
overwhelming after the loss of a spouse or changes in
personal circumstances. Often with just a couple of monthly
home visits, clients can maintain their independence without
burdening friends and family. Fees are negotiable. Paperwork
Solutions does not provide legal or investment advice, but
can serve as liaison with legal, tax, and investment
professionals. All information shared is kept completely
confidential. Kelly will speak about fraud and abuse at the
Pitt County Convention Center Elder Fair on May 18, 2006.
For more information, call 252-758-2909.
HHP of ENC Board Meeting
April 25th, 2006
Port City Java
In Attendance: Debra Casebere, Malissa
Banno, Rosalie Jocobi Hutchens, Ayoko Brewer & Dora Bumpass
Topics discussed:
Review last month's Board Meeting Minutes
(thanks to Dora & Rosalie)
Review last month's Membership Meeting
Minutes (not yet received) Thanks Peggi for running
meeting in my absence.
Review HHP Newsletter (thanks Peggi)
Called your phone tree re: Next quarterly
website review Thursday, April 27th, 6:30 – 8:30, PCC
Library. Who would like to join us for dinner with Nancy
at 5:15 Thinking about something close to PCC –
Mexican, Thai, Daily Grind. Let Debra know ASAP so can
make reservations.
Remember: new rate at GV CC - $13.65 – dress
code – no jeans
Watch LMBT info – keep from overshadowing
other professions. Would like 1 contact person to send
out info to MT's that only deals with MT's
Need for 1 contact person to communicate with
Nancy (our webmaster) to avoid problems.
Next board meeting – Tuesday, May 9th at Port
City Java – 9:45 AM
Debra will be out of the country on vacation
5/14 - 5/31/06
Submitted by:
Dora Bumpass, Secretary
January Minutes
The January minutes were posted on the website and accepted with no changes. Motion made by Melissa Banno, seconded by Dr. Jeffery Pierce, to accept.
Membership/Renewals
Melissa Banno requested members to review their information on the HHP
website for accuracy by going to the online directory and clicking on their
information. Non-members will be removed from the website. Members
are encouraged to keep a personal page giving information about their
services. This information may be updated as often as desired by accessing the
personal page with a password.
Programs
Future meeting programs include:
April 6, 2006 Kelly Kurz with Paperwork Solutions
May 4, 2006 Calvin Mercer with ECU Religious Studies (to speak about spirituality).
Melissa Banno requested suggestions for future meeting speakers/topics.
Please see the website for more information.
Speaker Presentation
Dr. Jeffery Pierce from the ECU Brody School of Medicine gave an
informative and interactive program on acupuncture. He discussed how
he came into the practice of acupuncture by desiring to offer more than
traditional western medicine could offer his patients with disorders
such as fibromyalgia. He discussed misconceptions about acupuncture and how
few complications result from acupuncture in this country. Unfortunately
insurance coverage is rare, with NC State Employees through Blue Cross/Blue
Shield as one of the few to cover services through an MD only. Currently
coverage is not allowed for use of acupuncture as anesthesia with surgery.
He brought Japanese acupuncture needles for members and guests to try
and explained how to find a commonly used insertion point on the back of
the hand between the thumb and index finger. For more information, members
may contact Dr. Pierce at pierceje@ecu.edu.
Communications/Publicity
Two offers for advertisement were discussed;
1. Pitt County Women's Journal: A regular feature with information
about HHP and focusing on participating practitioners describing their
specialty areas. Advertisers can write the information or the publisher will
write it from the HHP website information. Individuals will receive a 4" x 4"
space for $150 (regularly $192), includes photo and 50-75 words. The
first 6-8 practitioners to contact Sheila Pridgen at 341-8877 (cell) or
329-9829 (office) will be included. Next printing deadline is March 15.
This publication is bimonthly.
2. Achieve Magazine (quarterly publication): John Lee has extended
the offer for 10 practitioners to purchase ads (business card ads) at $100
each, covering a page in the publication. HHP will receive the
opposite page. Deadline: June 1 for July publication.
Treasurer Report
Report from Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens for the period of January 1 *
March 2, 2006:
Income: $540 Dues, $409.92 web maintenance fees, and $45 website
personal page purchase. Total Income = $994.92
Expenses: $178.21 in speaker lunches and web expenses
Balance: approx. $2000
Pending expenses: Business cards and rack cards
Announcements
A. Greenville Yoga Center, Don English, March class schedule distributed.
B. Next quarterly website review will be at 6:30 pm, Thursday, April 27,
in the PCC Computer Education Room on the second floor of the Everett
Building (the library). Reviews are hosted by the HHP website webmaster, Nancy Difede.
C. Sunday, April 9th, 2-5pm, Greenville Convention Center, Making
Babies Fit for Pitt, annual maternity fair. 1000 people are expected. Contact
Melissa Banno, 341-5108, to participate. Motion made by Rosalie Jacobi
Hutchens and seconded by Peggi White for HHP to participate ($50 fee)
in the fair. Motion passed.
D. Social Work Department at PCMH has requested massage therapists
for presentation during Social Workers Month. This is a freebie, as they
have no budget. There are 37 possible participants and they want to learn
some visualization techniques for themselves and receive a few minutes of
massage. They are open to date/time in March. Contact Rosalie Jacobi
Hutchens, 717-0012, to participate.
E. Little Kneads Massage and Bodyworks (Tilly & Charles Little) announced
the moving of their office from 610 Lynndale Court to "302 Square" at 302 H
Greenville Blvd. The studio is in the back of Hair IC. All contact info remains the same.
F. Bial Chiropractic in Tarboro announces an opening for massage therapist.
They will provide all equipment (table, oil, etc). Contact Amy at 823-8400.
G. Next Board meeting is March 14, 10-11am, at Port City Java on Red
Banks Road. Please arrive at 9:45 to order food/coffee.
H. Suggestion was made for a "Members in the News" button on HHP website.
I. Melissa Banno and Don English are speakers at the upcoming MS presentation.
J. Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens announced that the PCC Therapeutic Massage
Program wishes to offer continuing education for massage therapists and
wants to know what interests and needs the community has. Contact Candace
Frye at 252-493-763, or email her at cfrye@email.pittcc.edu.
K. Melissa Banno announced that member lists are available can also
be accessed at www.hhpofenc.org.
L. Kevin Cox announced his personal training business, Megatone.
Contact him at 902-4542.
M. PCC has an upcoming Spring Fling, and the student massage therapy
club requests donations for their raffle basket of massages, products, etc.
Contact PCC Therapeutic Massage Program at 493-7653 or 493-7713.
Meeting Adjourned
Debra Casebere closed the meeting with a door prize, a scented candle
from her business. Lauren Chadwick, massage therapy student received
the prize.
Future Meetings:
April 6, 6:30 p.m., China Ten, 10th St., Greenville
May 4, 12:00 pm, at Greenville Country Club
** Note: Dress code requires professional attire, ie. no jeans; checks
only, made out to HHP in the amount of $13.65.
Submitted by:
Cheryl Stephenson, Secretary
"Be mindful of how you approach time. Watching the clock is not the same as watching the sun rise."
-- Sophia Bedford-Pierce
Minutes from February Board Meeting
HHP of ENC Board MeetingFebruary 14, 2006 Port City Java
In Attendance: Debra Casebere, Melissa Banno, Peggi White, Dora Bumpass, Cheryl Stephenson, Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens, Ayako Brewer, Michael Denton.
Topics discussed:
Members will be asked to pay for lunch meetings with personal checks rather than cash to help treasurer's recordkeeping. Guest Book will be used instead of sign-in sheet, to allow for easy updating of contact information. Secretary will deliver book back to President or Vice-President to bring to the next month's meeting. Intake form for events will be shortened and simplified.
Victoria Brown will be asked to create database of contacts made at events.
Melissa Banno will keep member applications on file. Phone tree names were distributed among board members, with Michael Denton to call the next four new members to join.
Membership certificate was discussed, with further decisions about this to be made later.
Members requesting snail mail will be notified by Peggi White, with the member to supply envelope and postage.
Deadline for newsletter information to be sent to Debra Casebere is one week after the general meeting. Debra will review the information and send to Peggi for formatting. Board members will then review and approve the information, and Peggi will send to the webmaster to post online. A standard format will be used for all newsletters, i.e. Membership Report, Treasurer's Report, etc.
It was decided that funds are now available to order business cards, and Rosalie Jacobi Hutchens will do so.
Continuing Education information should and will have its own category on web site for LMBT and other interested members to access.
Next board meeting is on March 14, 2006 at Port City Java. John Lee from Achieve magazine will present board with ad information at March meeting.
Date, location, and time for board meeting will continue to be on the second Tuesday after the general meeting.
Next meeting - March 14th at Port City Java, 9:45 a.m.
Board members were asked to contact specific members to request renewal of dues and web maintenance by March 1.
Board meeting minutes submitted by Dora Bumpass, Secretary
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