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The Board of Directors also approved new credentials for a number of boards:
With these new additions, IC&RC now represents more than 50 prevention boards, indicating the rapid growth in this professional certification.
More than 90 delegates from Member Boards gathered to set the direction for the future of the international organization. Three new boards were happily voted into the organization:
Our warmest welcomes to the new delegates who joined us in Scottsdale:
Mary Crocker-Cook, India
Deanne Bergen, Georgia Prevention
Edwin Bergen, Texas
Tayna Fogle, Kentucky
Ike Grozier, India
Kelley Hobbs, New Hampshire Prevention
Karen Mills, California
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Several landmark votes also took place:
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Rhonda Messamore, IC&RC President, presented the Presidential Leadership Award to outgoing Secretary Sandra Del Sesto, M.Ed., CPS, in recognition of outstanding contributions and support given to IC&RC and the substance abuse and prevention profession.
Messamore celebrated Del Sesto’s service: “Sandra has served for 15 years with IC&RC. She is active on the prevention committee and serves as its co-chair. From 2006 to 2010, she has been our Secretary, aiding in the transition of my new administration. On the Executive Committee, she has been an equal opportunist, keeping us aware of all perspectives. She always reminds us of the heart of our organization.”
Del Sesto remarked with gratitude: “Wow! I’m not usually without words. I am completely overwhelmed. To get this award from this group is one of the greatest honors in my entire life. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all. I hope to be useful to this group and serve wherever I am needed.”
Presidential Leadership Award Honoree Sandra Del Sesto, with her husband Richard
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ONDCP Deputy Director David Mineta
David Mineta, the Deputy Director of Demand Reduction for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), addressed the IC&RC Board of Directors by webcast. Mineta delivered remarks about the ONDCP’s policy priorities, then answered questions from the membership.
Mineta’s remarks emphasized the efforts of ONDCP to bring together the many federal agencies whose work will impact the substance abuse field. His office envisions a career ladder to bring in the 60,000 new professionals needed in the coming years. In particular, he proposed that recovery support will be an important complement to the existing fields of prevention and treatment.
Mineta encouraged IC&RC members to involve their organizations in the national discussion, staying abreast of changing policies and funding opportunities. In particular, he is enthusiastic about the role of community colleges in training the workforce of the future.
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At its semi-annual meeting, the IC&RC Board of Directors voted to elect two new officers. Doug Rosenberry, Director of Talent Management and Fiscal Evaluation for New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), was elected Vice President, and David Turpin, M.A., LCAS, CCS, President/CEO at Clinical Services of North Carolina, Inc., is the new Secretary. Both officers serve on the Executive Committee and hold two-year terms.
The Administrators elected Johanna Rylands as their Representative to the Executive Committee. Rylands has been Administrator for the Rhode Island Board for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Professionals for 20 years. Rylands has served on the IC&RC Ethics Committee for several years and was recently appointed chair of the Compliance Review Committee. The group honored exiting Administrator’s Representative Roland Piper, Executive Director of Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals, with a heartfelt standing ovation.
Rosenberry commented upon his election, “The IC&RC is in a pivotal position to influence and support workforce efforts as they relate to addiction professionals and national health care reform. I look forward to working with the leadership team at IC&RC to ensure that internationally accepted standards continue to serve as the basis for determining competence and professionalism in our field.” Rosenberry has held a number of positions at the New York State Agency during his 31-year tenure.
“Thank you for the vote of confidence. It will be an honor to serve this organization in a leadership position,” remarked Turpin upon his election. “We have had some great secretaries, but none have been as great as Sandra Del Sesto. I promise to serve with honor and dignity.” Turpin serves as the Treasurer of the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.
David Turpin was elected IC&RC Secretary.
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Dear Colleagues,
I always find our meetings so inspirational. Twice a year, we gather, and I am reminded again of the wisdom, heart, and drive of our members. For 25 years, there’s been no other group of people I would rather work with.
As President Rhonda Messamore explained when she addressed the membership:
“Our committees, Executive Committee and staff have put forth great passion, hard work, willingness to learn and courage to take the necessary steps to grow – both individually and collectively as an organization. I admit, when I was elected, I didn’t truly appreciate the scope of IC&RC’s tasks, role, or influence. I would like to acknowledge each of you for the work you do, your tireless efforts and dedication to IC&RC – all while also serving your constituents at the local level.”
When we returned from Scottsdale, a remarkable story made this point dramatically. Michael B. York, Psy.D., D.Min., sent a report:
“After the conference, Jessica Hayes and I boarded a plane for Illinois. Mid-flight, a request was made for any medical personnel on board. An older gentleman with heart problems had collapsed in the bathroom. It quickly became a medical emergency, and we were diverted to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jessica stayed with the gentlemen’s wife and provided her with moral support until we were able to get the plane on the ground.”
Jessica responded that “Dr. York was instrumental, helping the gentleman in the back of the plane.” Two of our outstanding colleagues, unsung heroes, happened to be on a plane together – and both stepped up when needed in extraordinary circumstances. I couldn’t be prouder to know Jessica and Michael.
At the same time, I believe that each and every one of our IC&RC colleagues would stand up and help others. We are a courageous, compassionate, and caring group – and it shows in everything we do.
Sincerely,
Mary Jo Mather
Executive Director
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