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Inside this issue

Presidentrsquos Message 1

Credentialing amp

Certification Info

2

Education Opportuni-ties amp Annual Confer-

3

Call for Nominations 3

Lessons They Donrsquot Teach You in School

4

Lady Elsa Fry 6-7

Social Media 8

The AAAP Board has been busy planning the 2014 Annual Con-ference Our theme will be ldquoLife Enrichment Toolboxrdquo The conference will be held Thursday January 23rd and Friday January 24th I am proud to announce that the conference will be held in North-west Phoenix as requested It will be held at the Em-bassy Suites-North located at 2577 West Greenway Road (on the Southeast corner of I-17 amp Greenway Road) This is a beautiful facility with a large out-door swimming pool spa and fitness facilities If you are a golf enthusiast it is close to the Cave Creek Golf Course We have great sessions lined up with won-derful speakers I think you are going to have a fantastic time The price of the conference is to be determined We will post information on our website as soon as we finalize the de-tails NAAPrsquos 32nd Annual Conference is going to be in St Louis Mis-souri on April 30th-May 3rd If yoursquove never been to a National Con-ference I encourage you to attend It is an experience you will never forget It is always great to learn new skills or re-energize our old ones AAAP is an awesome organization that is here for you and we are only as good as our members Please remember to take time to be-come a member and run for offices Feel free to contact me anytime

Arizona Association of Activity Professionals Newsletter

A Message from the President

Special points of in-terest

Presidentrsquos Message

Lessons They Donrsquot Teach You in School

Activity Programming

A r i z o n a A s s o c i a t i o n o f A c t i v i t y P r o f e s s i o n a l s

Summer Newsletter 2013

Activity Programming

Ideas

10

Chapter Meeting

Information

9

Did you let your AAAP Membership lapse

All AAAP memberships were due in August But itrsquos not to late to renew Annual

dues are only $3000 You can pay one of three wayshellip

1 Pay via the AAAP website using Paypal Go wwwtheaaaporg click on mem-

bership and follow instructions

2 Request check from your facility Fill out the membership form (Make sure to

have your administrator put your name on the check) Mail to the address below

3 Fill out the AAAP membership form on our website Send with personal check

for $3000 payable to AAAP Mail to AAAP Membership PO Box 1446 Scotts-

dale AZ 85252

Questions Call Lorraine 602-312-4250

Certification amp Credentialing for

Activity Professionals

Arizona Association of Activity Professionals Newsletter Page 2

AAAP encourages Activity Professionals to explore professional certification through a

national organization There are several options currently available (AAAP does not en-

dorse or sponsor any of the organizations or websites listed below The contact infor-

mation listed below serves only as a resource)

Note Some of the certification requirements currently include an exam or will soon in-

clude an exam Please look at each of these options closely as grandfathering is a possi-

bility until the specified dates

NCCAP- National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

PO Box 62589

Virginia Beach Virginia 23466-2589

Phone number 757-552-0653

Website httpwwwnccaporg

NAAPCC -National Association of Activity Professionals Creden-

tialing Center

PO Box 2108

Carlsbad CA 92018

Website wwwnaapccnet

Or call Diane Mockbee Director of Operations at 405-570-4495

NCTRC-National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification

7 Elmwood Drive

New York New York 10956

Website httpwwwnctrcorg

Email nctrcNCTRCorg

EDUCATION OPPORTUNTIES

Page 3

Roz OrsquoNeil Activity Consultant amp Instructor from OrsquoNeil Concepts will hold the next

MEPAP Part 2 class starting on October 7th and runs through December 16th Class are

held on Mondays at 400 pm (Classes meet three out of four Mondays a month) located

at Chris Ridge Village 6250 N 19th Ave in Phoenix 85015 Come network learn neces-

sary management skills of being an outstanding Activity Professional and work together

to become certified

For more information contact Roz ONeil at oconceptmsncom or 623-910-4688 E

-mail nctrcNCTRCorg

The annual AAAP conference is scheduled for Thursday January 23rd and Friday Jan-

uary 24th The 2014 theme will be ldquoLife Enrichment Toolboxrdquo Feedback from previous

conferences asked that the conference on the West side of the metro Phoenix area The

AAAP board has hard at work looking for a suitable location We are happy to report

that we found a location The conference will be held at the Embassy Suites-North locat-

ed at 2577 West Greenway Road (on the Southeast corner of I-17 amp Greenway Road)

Some of the topics that will be discussed in next yearrsquos conference include MDS 30

CAArsquos care plans special events planning for all budgets and levels dancing amp aging

with more to be planned Most of your administrators are probably in the process of

planning their 2014 budgets Plan ahead and ask your him or her about attending the

2014 AAAP conference


By Cindy Kolpek ADC AD-BC

Arizona Association of Activity Professionals

Call for Nominations

By Kyle Kopecky CTRS AP-BC

Page 4 Summer Newsletter 2013

Arizona Association of Activity Professionals is currently seeking nomina-

tions for individuals to serve on their board The following offices are up

for election

President

Secretary

Communications Editor

Member-At-Large

To be eligible for candidacy one must be an active member in good standing for at

least one year For the Presidency one shall have been an active member in good standing

for at least two (2) years and shall have served on the Board and demonstrated previously

developed skills required to carry out the duties of the office of President

Individuals interested in running for any of the offices or nominating someone who may

be qualified should submit a Biography by October 1st 2013 via e-mail to kko-

peckywindsorcarescom or via fax 602-482-3541

This is an excellent opportunity to have a voice in your organization and keep your

thumb on the pulse of our profession We welcome new members with new ideas on the

Board The rewards to your profession truly outweigh the time involved

If you would like to find out more about the offices available visit the AAAP website at

wwwtheaaaporg and click on the bylaws section Individuals elected will be installed dur-

ing the annual conference in January 2014

Become involved run or nominate for an office

This article was emailed to me by Ralph Fern from Homewatch caregivers It has some great advise that Irsquod like to share it with you It was written by Harvey Mackay

A few months ago I wrote a column about what they dont teach you in school From the positive re-sponses and suggestions I received it became quite apparent that formal education is a good beginning but real world experience is necessary as well to get ahead The prior list included concepts such as taking respon-sibility for promoting yourself maintaining a positive attitude the importance of a smile and handling rejec-tion Heres my additional list

Life isnt fair - How many times do you hear this phrase especially from young people Its true and you still have to deal with it

Think outside the box - There is no substitute for creativity Take stock of your usual practices and look for new and better ways to do things When something has been done the same way over a long period of time sometimes its a good sign that its being done the wrong way

Exercise is good for you - Ive always been active in sports but one of the best decisions I ever made was when I became a runner over 50 years ago Being in shape keeps my energy high and my attitude positive Studies show that companies that promote exercise have decreased absenteeism greater productivity better performance and improved morale

Be nice to everyone - Its nice to be important but more important to be nice You dont know who your top customers will be five years from now or where you will be in ten years You may have a fancy title but you will always need help from the people around you

You do not get what you want you get what you negotiate - One of the skills that has made the biggest difference in my career is negotiating It applies to selling purchasing hiring firing expanding downsizing and every other phase of business you can name

Good manners never go out of style - Whether its responding to an invitation answering the phone or email or showing simple respect we expose our own weaknesses when we display thoughtless or boorish be-havior One of the nastiest names that someone can call you is rude Especially because it doesnt take any more effort to be polite - and it takes a whole lot of work to restore your good reputation

Visualization I believe that visualization is one of the most powerful means of achieving personal goals Many people especially athletes and celebrities have discovered the amazing power of visualization and have used it to enhance their careers and achieve their goals and dreams They visualize that they are not quitters They will not allow circumstances to keep them down If seeing is believing visualizing is achieving

Practice humility Humility is becoming a lost art - in an era of self-promotion and making sure you get all the credit you deserve Humility is not difficult to practice It doesnt involve downplaying your achievements It doesnt mean that you wont be recognized for your contributions It does mean that you realize that others have been involved in your success and you are prepared to be involved in theirs

Encouragement is oxygen for the soul - People love us not for who we are but for how we make them feel People appreciate sincere recognition and praise People tend to live up to the recognition they receive Encouraging words have tremendous power

Enthusiasm is the spark that ignites lives - If you arent excited about hitting the pavement every day it will show in your performance Pros are always enthusiastic about doing their job to the best of their ability

Teamwork is not just important in sports -There are few human endeavors that are truly solo acts I have been on all sorts of teams and those that yielded the most successful results recognized the contributions of those at every level A capable team captain plays on the strengths of all the team members - and under-stands the value of a well-delivered pep talk

Mackays Moral An old dog can learn new tricks and a new dog can learn old tricks

Lessons They Donrsquot Teach you in School


Elsa Fry best known as ldquoLady Elsardquo to Fountain View Village

residents and staff turned ldquo105rdquo on Saturday June 22 nd

2013

Elsa is one of the first Independent Living residents who moved

into Fountain View Village in 2001 Elsa now lives in Assisted

Living navigating with a walker in her apartment and then using

a wheelchair for further walks to meals and activities

A former champion bridge player Elsa now enjoys drum-

ming at the monthly drum circle which is a tremendous feat be-

cause she has lost her hearing but can feel the vibrations from the

drums ldquoShe can keep a better beat than merdquo says Leslie Anne

Leslie Activities staff at the Village Elsa enjoys watching resi-

dents play pool down in the pub and has good pointers for

them She speaks her mind and has a quick sense of humor

Born Elsa Welcker in Ohio and later moving as a grade

school student to St Paul Minn A champion high school hurdler she trained with a girl who was

competing for the Olympics at the Minnesota Turnverein a German athletic society She graduat-

ed in 1930 from the University of Minnesota Elsa also married in that same year and moved back

to Ohio Elsa had a daughter and a son Elsa was involved in a number of community activities

During World War II she was a ldquoGray Ladyrdquo a reference to American Red Cross volunteers who

assisted with personal services to those in need

Elsa is a late riser and loves her sweets In fact a flyer was put out by Leslie asking staff and resi-

dents to describe Lady Elsa Some of them were ldquoElsa is always upbeatrdquo ldquoloves flowers and the

color pinkrdquo ldquoshersquos a dancerrdquo ldquohates tuna salad but has a ferocious appetiterdquo Also ldquoElsa puts a

little ldquosparkrdquo into my liferdquo ldquoshe loves to have her hair combed like she did for her motherrdquo

ldquodonrsquot tell her how old shersquoll behellipjust sweet sixteenrdquo Elsa calls a staff member a ldquoscally-wagrdquo ldquoAt

her dining table she helps with two other residents by pounding on the table with her silverware

or ringing on her glass to get them to eatrdquo

Elsarsquos advice is to ldquobe happy smile love everyone and have a good sense of humorrdquo ldquoeat

sweetsrdquo and of course ldquonever stop chasing the firemenrdquo

Elsa has received over 350 cards from our local residents in Fountain Hills fellow residents at

the Village our sister communities of Senior Lifestyle Properties throughout the US and other As-

sisted Living properties in the Valley ldquoThe community has certainly supported my request of

sending Elsa ldquo105rdquo birthday cardsrdquo says Leslie Anne ldquoI appreciate the outpouring of wishes and

the fantastic responserdquo Elsa loves the handmade cards especially the ldquoKitty Catrdquo ones

ldquoI really want to express a huge ldquoThank Yourdquo to all who participated in wishing Elsa a wonder-

ful ldquo105rdquo birthdayrdquo

Lady Elsa Fry

by Leslie Anne Leslie Fountain View Village

Page 6 Arizona Association of Activity Professionals Newsletter

Leslie A Leslie and Elsa Fry

Photo array of Elsarsquos Birthday Party

Elsa and her daughter Marcia

Elsa

loves

Fire-

men

Elsarsquos granddaughters

A View of Elsarsquos Party

Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook


Did you know that AAAP is on Facebook Our Facebook name is ldquoArizona Association

of Activity Professionalsrdquo This is a great place to network with fellow activities profession-

als meet new people find new activity ideas and may even help you grow as a director

and help you build a better activity program

Our Facebook page has been up for about a year People across the state are joining

as well as other activity directors from neighboring states and across the nation We have

links to useful sites share pictures from past conferences and conventions activity program-

ming ideas crafts among other things

Please consider joining we would love to hear your success stories and be able to learn

from you Once you join please feel free to post away attach links to favorite sites you

use and share your thoughts We are here to help one another

Hope to see you soon on Facebook


Tired of the pre-cut foam crafts from the craft store or cheap crafts from those mail or-der catalogs Why not try Pinterest There are plenty of new up-to-date and easy craft ideas

For those of you that donrsquot know what is Pinterest it is a virtual pin board that lets you organize and share the things you like on the internet (A board is where you organize your pins by topic) Everything is image-based so its great for visual people such as myself You can pin and search for ideas for special events holidays crafts hobbies recipes etc (the topics are truly endless) You can even search the certain categories such as ldquoActivity Directorrdquo or ldquoNursing Homerdquo and find wonderful ideas This is a great way to find new activity ideas and to re-invent your activity calendar I encourage you to try it out

Southern Arizona Chapter

Green Valley Sierra Vista Tucson

Co-Chair Alma Zazueta ADC

Work 520-797-1191 Ext102

E-mail almazazuetalccacom

Co-Chair open position

When 2nd Monday of the month

Time 430 PM

Location Emeritus Catalina Foothills

3701 North Swan Road Tucson AZ 85718

Room Activity Room - 2nd Floor

Central Valley Chapter

North Phoenix Phoenix

Chair Christina Flanagan ADC

Work 602-996-5200

E-mail Pmnc_cafyahoocom

When 3rd Monday of the month

Time 400 PM

Location Chris Ridge Village

6246 North 19th Avenue Phoenix AZ 85015

Room Activity Room

Scottsdale Valley Chapter

Cave Creek Fountain Hills Scottsdale

Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091

E-mail Karentheactivitysourcecom

When 3rd Tuesday of the month

Time 415 PM

Location Pueblo Norte

7100 East Mescal Scottsdale AZ 85254

Room Club Room

Arizona Area Chapters (Meeting times and locations)

Northern Arizona Chapter

Flagstaff Payson Prescott Show Low

No Chapter Meetings at this time

(If you a certified ADC and interested in becoming

Chairperson or Co-chairperson contact Linda

Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter

Apache Junction Chandler Gilbert Mesa

Queen Creek Tempe

Chair Person Nancy Davis ADC

Cell 480-688-0606

E-mail tapestryptnetzeronet

When 3rd Wednesday of the month

Time 430 PM

Location Fellowship Square

118 South 70th Street Manor IV Mesa AZ 85208

Room Activity Room - 1st Floor

West Valley Chapter

Glendale Peoria Sun City Sun City West Surprise

Co-Chair Bernadette Gromowski COTA ADC

Work 623-933-0137 X 20

E-mail bernadettesunvalleylodgeorg

Co-Chair Pat Andrew ADPC

Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet

When 3rd Friday of the month

Time 730 AM - 900 AM

Location Sun Valley Lodge

12415 North 103rd Avenue Sun City AZ 85351

Room Activity Room - Light morning fare

served


AAAP Mission Statement

To provide education advocacy communication and leadership to Arizona Activity Professionals for the

purpose of enhancing the quality of life for clients residents participants and patients we serve And to

provide activity professionals with local contacts opportunities for education networking and strength-

ening our relationship with the National Association of Activity Professionals and the National Certifica-

tion Council for Activity Professionals

PO Box 1446 Scottsdale Arizona 85252

E-mail infotheaaaporg Find us on our webpage wwwtheaaaporg


Find us on

Facebook

Activity Idea Programming Bank Can You Use Any of these Ideas by Cindy Kolpek

Ugly Mug Contest

Itrsquos not what you

think Invite Residentrsquos

to a coffee klatch Ask

them to bring their ldquouglyrdquo

coffee mug (if your Resi-

dents donrsquot own any pur-

chase old ones from the

local thrift storethe uglier

the better) Have a con-

test to see who has the

ldquougliest mugrdquo The grand

Looking for activity ideas or a way to network with other Arizona

Activity Professionals How about joining the AAAP Facebook

page Visit us at

wwwfacebookcomAZAssociationofActivityProfessionals

prize could be a shiny

brand new coffee mug

Christmas Gift Boutique

Have a Christmas bou-

tique were Residents can

purchase items with ldquofunnyrdquo

money You could purchase

items at your local thrift

store or if you have a lim-

ited budget ask volunteers

or family members to do-

nate gently used items

If you have a best

activity practice I

would love to feature it

in an coming newsletter

A brief summary of the

activity and any pictures

can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom

Certification amp Credentialing for

Activity Professionals


AAAP encourages Activity Professionals to explore professional certification through a

national organization There are several options currently available (AAAP does not en-

dorse or sponsor any of the organizations or websites listed below The contact infor-

mation listed below serves only as a resource)

Note Some of the certification requirements currently include an exam or will soon in-

clude an exam Please look at each of these options closely as grandfathering is a possi-

bility until the specified dates

NCCAP- National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

PO Box 62589

Virginia Beach Virginia 23466-2589

Phone number 757-552-0653

Website httpwwwnccaporg

NAAPCC -National Association of Activity Professionals Creden-

tialing Center

PO Box 2108

Carlsbad CA 92018

Website wwwnaapccnet

Or call Diane Mockbee Director of Operations at 405-570-4495

NCTRC-National Council Therapeutic Recreation Certification

7 Elmwood Drive

New York New York 10956

Website httpwwwnctrcorg

Email nctrcNCTRCorg


Page 3






to become certified


-mail nctrcNCTRCorg




















for election

President

Secretary


Member-At-Large

































2013



































Lady Elsa Fry






Elsa

loves

Fire-

men



Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom







to become certified


-mail nctrcNCTRCorg




















for election

President

Secretary


Member-At-Large

































2013



































Lady Elsa Fry






Elsa

loves

Fire-

men



Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom







for election

President

Secretary


Member-At-Large

































2013



































Lady Elsa Fry






Elsa

loves

Fire-

men



Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom



















2013



































Lady Elsa Fry






Elsa

loves

Fire-

men



Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom




Elsa

loves

Fire-

men



Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom

Social Media


AAAP is on Facebook




















Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom




Work 520-797-1191 Ext102




Time 430 PM







Work 602-996-5200



Time 400 PM



Room Activity Room



Chair Karen Zeller

Cell (602)332-9091



Time 415 PM



Room Club Room







Petty at 480-528-0650)

East Valley Chapter


Queen Creek Tempe


Cell 480-688-0606



Time 430 PM




West Valley Chapter



Work 623-933-0137 X 20



Home 623-979-7310

E-mail mcapracoxnet






served











Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom










Find us on

Facebook


Ugly Mug Contest














page Visit us at














If you have a best

activity practice I





can be sent to

ckolpekvilivingcom

arizona a message from the president association of activity · dale, az 85252. questions? call...

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