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 CHAPTER DESCRIPTION:
Vermont is one of 55 chapters of the National Association of
Social Workers (NASW) (including Hawaii and an international
chapter), the professional organization for all graduate (MSW)
and undergraduate (BSW) social workers. Membership of the
Vermont Chapter is just under 500 with representation across the
spectrum of the field including, for example, medical, school,
home health care, and clinical social work. With our main office
in Montpelier directly across from the State House, we are well
positioned to advocate for the needs and interests of our
members. To do this, we have an elected Board of Directors, an
Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, and several
Committees and Task Forces, including Legislative, Education &
Professional Development, Clinical Social Work, and Political
Action for Candidate Election (PACE) Committees, as well as a
Committee on Inquiry (committee descriptions and mission
statements are available on request). Our primary goal is to
serve and support our members in the pursuit of their
profession.
MISSION STATEMENT:
"We support, enhance, and facilitate communication across the
spheres of community, agency, and clinical social work. We honor
the unique culture of Vermont and value the diversity of culture
in our state and in our profession. We support members through
legislative advocacy and committee work within our organization.
Our Chapter promotes and respects social justice,
self-determination, human rights, diversity, and
interdependence."
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Executive Committee
| Members |
Brenda Pitmon, President
Andrea McGill-O'Rourke, President Elect. |
Erin Ahearn, Secretary
John Gramuglia, Vice-President
Melinda Rouille, Treasurer |
| Charge |
The Executive Committee
provides guidance to the Executive between Board
meetings, develops the agenda for the Board meetings,
and reviews preliminary budget and other financial
proposals. They meet at the discretion of the President,
usually quarterly.
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Ethics Committee
| Members |
Christina
Cosgrove, LICSW
Samantha Medved
Cathy Hartshorn, MSW
Zpora Perry |
Karin Hammer, BSW
Erin Ahearn,
LICSW, LADC
Barbara Surott-Kimberly |
| Charge |
The Ethics Committee is
charged with advising on ethical issues that arise and with assisting significantly in the
planning of at least one ethics-related training per
fiscal year. For
more information, contact
NASW-VT |
Education and Professional
Development Committee
| Members |
Andrea McGill-O'Rourke,
Chair
Jessica Young, MSW
Tawnya McDonald |
John
Gramuglia, MBA, LICSW, LADC, CCS
Brenda Pitmon, Ex-officio |
| Charge |
This committee ensures
continuing education/professional development programs
that meet the varied needs of social workers in the
Chapter in both public and private practice and
standards for continuing education consistent with the
standards of the National Association of Social Workers
(NASW). In addition, the Committee plays a central role
in identifying topics, speakers, sponsors, and
exhibitors, and assists in planning and implementing the
program of professional workshops for members and
others. The Committee reviews workshop evaluations and
makes recommendations for future workshops based on
feedback from attendees.
To learn more, contact
NASW-VT |
Legislative Committee
| Members
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Samantha Barrale
Ellen Duval Melinda Rouille, MSW
Kathleen Lehn
K.C Phillips
Sam Conant
Sarah Kunz-Robinson
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| Charge |
The Legislative Committee
reviews policy issues that deserve the attention of
legislators and other officials, and develops a set of
priorities for the Chapter on an annual basis. Depending
on the issues and opportunities at hand, members may
provide testimony to legislative committees, help to
draft proposed legislation, or monitor current bills and
outcomes for the chapter.
For more information,
contact
NASW-VT |
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