College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists – Newfoundland and Labrador (CASLP-NL)
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Minutes May 27, 2015, 7:30
1.
Welcome
Chris Murphy, Chair, welcomed members to the meeting.
2. Adoption of agenda
Agenda approved (Chris Murphy; Jillian Ryan)
3. Approval of Minutes (May 21, 2014)
Minutes approved (Sheila Rowe, Madelyn Finlay-St. Croix)
4. Chairperson’s Report 2014-2015
4.1 College Report 2014-15
 Chris Murphy introduced the College Board
o Chair: Chris Murphy
o Vice Chair: Jillian Ryan
o Secretary: Rayleen Rice
o Treasurer: Maresa Moyles-Brazil
o Council Rep: Jennifer Kryszak
o Member at Large: Jane Bowering
 The Board met monthly via webinar
 Much of the business of the Board was completed via email
 Majority of policies completed
 Jurisprudence Module is completed
 Mentoring module is almost complete
 The Board assisted with Continuing Education Audit
 There are an increased number of members on the Disciplinary Panel (now 4 SLPs and
4 Audiologists)
 The website has been reviewed and revised
 First AGM was held May 21, 2014
 As of Dec 31, 2014: 145 members with General Status
4.2 Health Professionals Council Update
 The Council consists of representatives from each College plus Public Representatives
 Now have three full time staff:
o Louise Jones, Registrar
o Cindy Holden, Assistant Registrar
o Lori Newhook, Administrative Assistant
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New office location: Blackmarsh Road
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There was a strategic planning day which focused on New Governance Model
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The legislation for Midwives is pending
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There may be more Colleges added to the Council
Report approved (Maresa Moyles-Brazil; Marcella Dumaresque)
5. Secretary’s Report
5.1 Secretary’s Report
Rayleen Rice (Secretary) reported that the Secretary has been busy managing email and managing
mentorship contracts.
5.2 Contact information
Rayleen indicated that if members change their contact information, they need to email the
changes to NLCHP ([email protected])
Secretary’s report accepted (Maresa Moyles-Brazil; Chris Murphy)
6. Treasurer’s Report
6.1 Finance Report 2014 (see attached)
6.2 Finance Update (see attached)
6.3 Budget 2015-2016 (see attached)
Treasurer’s report accepted (Marcella Dumeresque, Jane Bowering)
7. Continuing Education
NLCHP is requiring the following mandatory education for the Quality Assurance Program
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Jurisprudence Module (Audiology or S-LP)
Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) Modules
o Custodian-Direct Contact with Personal Health Information
o Indirect Contact with Health Information
These modules are required for all AUDs and SLPs, not just those working in Health.
You are still required to do the PHIA modules even if you have attended education
sessions in your workplace.
Action: Rayleen Rice to send email to membership regarding which modules needed to
be completed.
8. Website Update
Maresa Moyles-Brazil presented the new website
9. New Business
No new business
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 (Jane Bowering; Rayleen Rice)
CASLP-NL 2015-2016 Budget
REVENUE
Registration Fees
(166 X $148.00)
$24,568.00
Interest from G.I.C
$150.00
EXPENSES
Annual Meeting of Members
$2,500.00
Insurance
$1,500.00
Teleconference/Webinar Fees
$1,500.00
Committee Travel
$2,000.00
Board Travel
$6,000.00
Operations (postage, mailbox, etc.)
$1,000.00
Lawyer/Auditor Fees
$1,500.00
Advertising and Promotion
$1,000.00
Website
$1,000.00
Computer & Software
$500.00
Interest and Bank Charges
Reserve Fund
TOTAL REVENUE
TOTAL EXPENSES
$50.00
$2,435.00
$24,568.00
$20,985.00
CASLP-NL
Financial Report for Annual Member’s Meeting on May 27, 2015
Covering period from July 1, 2014 to April 2, 2015
I.
FINANCIAL STATUS AS OF APRIL 2, 2015
a. Bank account balance: $51,797.05
b. Investments: $20,000 GIC
II.
REVENUE (Total: $24,912.56)
a. Membership Dues from NLCHP: $24,352.56
b. Interest:
i. Interest on Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) $160
c. Miscellaneous:
i. IEHP Mentoring: $400
III.
EXPENSES (Total: 2944.61)
a. Business expenses total: $1518.73
i. Accounting Fees: $779.70
ii. Bank Fees: $58.35
iii. Conferencing/Meeting Fees: $656.78
iv. Office Expenses (Postage etc.): $23.90
b. Travel Expenses total: $1148.52
c. College Purchases total: $277.36
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IV.
Expenses expected from April 2 – June 30th include AMM travel and webinar fees,
lawyer/auditor fees, mailbox fees, website fees, and insurance. (approx. $5500)
2013-2014 APPROXIMATE COMPARISON
a. Total Revenue: $25,897
b. Total Expenses: $13, 387
V.
PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET for July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016
a. Total Expected Revenue: * members x $150.00 =
i. Reserve Funds: $20,000 GIC
b. Total Expected Expenses: $8500
i. Business expenses: $2500
ii. Travel expenses: $2500
iii. College Purchases: $500
iv. Miscellaneous (website, insurance, auditor fees, etc.): $3000