APTA/Colorado Chapter 2004 Election
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Greg McCall, PT, BS 1)
Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? Having been a member of the board of directors for
over ten years and a member of the executive committee as the current
chief delegate for the past year, I have acquired insights into the forces
acting upon the profession from within and from without. These are
insights I don’t believe I could have gained without being involved in
the association to this degree. Also,
I have worked in virtually all arenas of PT at one time or another and
this allows me to have personal knowledge of what matters to PTs and PTAs
in a multitude of settings. 2) Why do you want to serve in the above position? After 18 years of practicing as a
PT, I realize what the profession has given me and what the association
has given the profession. I
truly believe that without the APTA, both national and state chapters,
what we have come to call physical therapy would not exist. The
extraordinary efforts of individuals and groups that have come before me
have caused the profession to grow and mature rather than erode away. I
would like in some small way to make my own contribution to this very
worthwhile cause. 3) List committees / projects that take up your time. My only other involvement in the
APTA is as an orthopedic section member and secretary of the state’s
private practice special interest group. 4) What
are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are there any
improvements you would like to make? |
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Amy Stone, PT, DPT,
CSCS 1)
Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I am uniquely qualified for the position of Treasurer
after receiving a Bachelors degree in Business including a double major in
Finance and Accounting. I
spent several years working for Ernst & Young LLP as a Public Auditor
in which I worked on financial reports relating to small businesses to
Fortune 500 companies. 2)
Why do you want to serve in the above position? The position of Treasurer on the Colorado APTA Board
of Directors attracts me not only because of my financial background and
accounting experience, but also my continued interest to serve in my
professional association. I
have a deep sense of commitment to the mission of the APTA. My involvement stems from the belief that the participation
of our members will create a strong and unified force for the profession
of physical therapy. 3)
List committees / projects that take up your time. I am currently serving as Director at Large on the
Colorado APTA Board of Directors. In
addition, I am an Affiliate Faculty at Regis University’s Doctorate of
Physical Therapy program in Denver, Colorado.
My interest in the APTA started in graduate school when I had the
opportunity to serve as Treasurer of the National Student Assembly Board
of Directors. This experience
enabled me to participate in many of the national conferences for several
years such as Component Leadership Seminar, Government Affairs Forum,
Annual Conferences, Combined Sections, and Student Conclaves.
From these experiences I was able to assist with the formation of
the APTA Colorado Chapter’s Student Special Interest Group where I
served as Vice President. I
currently work full time in an outpatient practice in Boulder, Colorado.
In December 2003, I graduated from Regis University in the first
transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy class in Colorado. 4)
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are
there any improvements you would like to make? |
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE CANDIDATE |
Andy Purcelley, PT, MSBA, MPT 1)
Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I have held this position since 2002 and, in that
time, I have never missed a meeting of the Board of Directors. I feel that
I have contributed to the Board by adding a different voice. I am from
northern Colorado and have many physical therapy friends and acquaintances
that are not as concerned with the nature of the reimbursement environment
as I am. I feel that I can serve the Board by adding that element of
informing others of what APTA is doing in Colorado as well as bringing
back to the Board those concerns that face physical therapists (PTs) and
physical therapist assistants (PTAs).
I also feel that I am a strong advocate of persuading those PTs and
PTAs I know of who are not members with membership information so that
they may become members. 2) Why do you want to serve in the above position? I want to be a part of the energy
that is APTA. There is such an educational experience that occurs at all
of the Board meetings. I learn something every time I attend. I also want
to add what I can to furthering the cause of physical therapy in Colorado.
We are such a diverse group that we often forget that we still have to
compete for the attention of legislators, insurance providers, and other
health care providers. We do that best with a unified voice—that comes
from the Colorado Chapter of APTA. 3) List committees / projects that take up your time. I have three areas that
concern me: Family, work, and
the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program I am enrolled in. I
have had these three areas for at least the last two years and do not feel
that they will hinder me in working with the Colorado Chapter if I am
re-elected. 4)
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are
there any improvements you would like to make? |
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE CANDIDATES |
Pat Grenz, PT 1)
Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I am a long-standing PT with good organizational
skills. 2)
Why do you want to serve in the above position? I know a number of PTs from
either working with them or through committees. 3)
List committees / projects that take up your time. I am continuing to increase my hand therapy knowledge.
4)
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are
there any improvements you would like to make?
Wendy Mathewson, PT, MSPT, BS 1) Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I have been serving on the nominating committee for the last 3 years and chairman for the last 2. 2) Why do you want to serve in the above position? I feel that it is a privilege to be apart of the nominating committee. It is an awesome responsibility to provide the chapter with qualified individuals that will help lead the chapter in it’s vision. It is my way of staying active in the organization while maintaining my busy work/home life. 3) List what committees/projects take up your time. My number one time commitment right now is my family ( 3 yr old, 4 month old). Besides that I spend the majority of my committee time organizing the slate and thinking of new ways to create a pool of nominees. 4) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are there any improvements you would like to make? I think the biggest strength of the organization right now is it’s strong leadership team who is defining a clear objective for our future. Coming up with a plan and then making steady progress to reach their objective for our association. |
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Ira Gorman, PT, MSPH, BS 1) Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I have been a physical therapist for over 24 years and
have been passionate about my profession from the beginning. I have
maintained my membership in APTA since I initially joined as a student in
1977. Listed are examples of my APTA service involvement over the years:
APTA Federal Affairs Liaison for Colorado Chapter APTA 2) Why do you want to serve in the above position? I have always felt very strongly
that in order for our profession to grow and function in the 21st century,
we must have a committed, knowledgeable and sizable representative
membership. I feel that a major priority of all the chapters is to
increase membership, especially by retaining student members who become
licensed physical therapists. I stress to my students the benefits of
membership in APTA, and role model with my other faculty the importance of
being an involved member of our association. We incorporate APTA
activities and resources into their education so that they are exposed to
the necessity of being a member early on and therefore, the carryover will
continue once they graduate. Events like the recent Capitol Hill rally can
only inspire students and the success of our lobbying efforts will
motivate students and practicing therapists to join and support APTA. I
was able to encourage five students from our program and three students
from the University of Colorado to attend the rally and join us on the
legislative visits. I hope that these students will also become active
members and continue their involvement after graduation. As a delegate it
will allow me to participate in APTA HOD activities and represent our
chapter at the national level as I have in the Government Affairs area. 3)
List committees / projects that take up your time. I continue to serve as the chapter representative to
the Intermediary Advisory Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
I have also just been reappointed to the Colorado Department of Labor,
Division of Worker's Compensation Traumatic Brain Injury Medical treatment
Guideline Task Force. I also serve on the Chapter Government affairs
committee and serve as the chapter's federal affairs liaison to National
APTA. 4)
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are
there any improvements you would like to make? |
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| RBNA REPRESENTATIVE 2005
& 2006
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Debbie A. Prather, PTA, BA,
AAS 1)
Why do you feel qualified to serve in the above position? I feel I am qualified to serve as the RBNA rep for the
state of Colorado. I have been an active member of the APTA/Co
Chapter since 1990. I have been the PTA Delegate from CO from
1992-1999. I was our representative when the National Assembly
received approval to form the RBNA (Representative Body of the National
Assembly). I was also part of the group that started the Affiliate
Special Interest Group. I have a passion for my role as a PTA and
Physical Therapy as a profession. 2)
Why do you want to serve in the above position? I want to serve as the RBNA representative for
the state of Colorado because I believe that it is my responsibility to
participate in my professional association. As the RBNA
representative I can take Colorado PTA concerns/issues to the RBNA
house and work to promote and improve the role of the PTA within the
Physical Therapy profession. 3)
List committees / projects that take up your time. I am currently involved with the: Governors Task
Force for Brain Injury Western Slope Brain Injury and Epilepsy support
Group 4)
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Colorado Chapter? Are
there any improvements you would like to make? The Colorado Chapter of the APTA has GREAT
LEADERSHIP. I have always found the Board of Directors, PTs
that are delegates to the HOD, and PTs in general to be very
pro-active and supportive of the PTA. I have had many mentors
who have helped me in my various roles within our state and when I served
as the National Assembly Delegate. I have also found that the
Colorado Chapter has a tremendous commitment to the consumer, our
patients. Colorado has direct access to Physical Therapy, our members
volunteer many hours whether it is doing screens at the 9Health Fair, or
for the legislators at the state capital. PTs and some PTAs are
always working behind the scenes for us. The weakness of the Colorado
Chapter is in our districts - I've been on the Western Slope now for six
years and rarely receive communication re: district meetings or courses. The
ASIG is also a weakness, APATHY, little to no response from PTAs. I
have sent out several letters and I have received one phone call and two
e-mail responses. That is pretty sad. I NEED YOUR HELP! I
can't represent you if I don't know your concerns/issues. |
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