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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
February 28, 2000
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L MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by Co- Chairperson, Jody Burcham in the Providence
Kodiak Island Mental Health Center Group Room.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present Members Absent
Jody Burcham Dave Davis
Pat Crowe Darlene Turner
Thia Falcone Karen Perkins (ex-officio)
Pam Foreman
Steve Honnold
Jeff Knauf
Cecil Ranney
Lt. Tish Palmer (ex-officio)
Guests Present Staff Present
Don Roberts Phil Cline
Naomi Kirkwood Robin Gardner
Francis Cater Karen Bennett
Susan Humphrey-Barnett
Barbara Sims
III. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Steve Honnold moved to accept the February agenda, moving Public Comments
before Staff/Other Presentations as requested by Don Roberts. Jeff Knauf seconded. By voice
vote the motion passed unopposed.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION: Pam Foreman moved to accept the minutes of January 24, 2000. Thia Falcone
seconded. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed.
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V. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Naomi Kirkwood, Kodiak Daily Mirror Reported informed the Advisory Board that she was
preparing an article on the Advisory Board and would be taking pictures.
Francis Cater, representing Kodiak Alliance for the Mentally Ill (KAMI), introduced herself and
presented note cards and artwork by and on behalf of mentally ill persons.
Don Roberts addressed the board as a two-year veteran as a consumer and a mental helath
advocate. Don stated that his issues were not concerning the quality of care but instead involved
consumer issues. Don said that he did not feel that consumers had a voice at either the advisory or
governing board level and had specific concerns regarding the site visit and PKIMHC's action
plan. Dr Jensen, Robin and Don will meet when Dr. Jensen returns to review the action plan.
VI. STAFF/OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
Penni Patterson stated that she has been on board with PKIMHC about three weeks and has begun
seeing clients. Penni is from Flagstaff, Arizona and has a diverse Mental Health background with
ten years of experience. She has enjoyed Kodiak and so far, the weather has cooperated. Penni
enjoys a variety of activities including yoga.
Susan Humphrey-Barnett, Assistant Administrator for Mental Health and Substance Abuse for
Providence Alaska Medical Center gave an overview of the services that The Sisters of Providence
provide for the State of Alaska. Susan distributed anAuthority/Responsibility Matrix and
definitions. Susan reviewed the matrix with the Advisory Board Members.
Barbara Sims, Director of Planning for Providence Alaska Health Systems introduced herself to the
Advisory Board. Barbara asked the Advisory Board Members what challenges they have faced.
Issues included learning the roles & responsibilities, Parliamentary Procedure, balancing varied
views, public input and the work involved to be an effective member. Barbara offered challenges
that most boards experience include keeping track of the larger picture such as the strategic
direction of the program, selecting a director and the community needs assessment. Phil Cline said
that he viewed all board members as ambassadors to the organization they represent.
VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Robin reviewed the directors report with the Advisory Board Members, noting that Dr. Jensen is on
vacation until 3/13. Robin distributed a new organizational chart that reflects the personnel
changes noted in the report. A copy is attached and made a part these minutes.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Officers.
MOTION: Pat Crowe nominated Jody Burcham as Chairperson. The nomination was
seconded by Jeff Knauf. By voice vote the motion passed unopposed.
MOTION: Jeff Knauf nominated Pam Foreman as Vice-Chairperson to fill the position
vacated by Jody Burcham. Thia Falcone seconded the nomination. By voice vote the motion
passed unopposed.
B. Mission and Philosophy Statement.
The Mission and Philosophy Statement was reviewed. MOTION: Steve Honnold made
a motion to accept the Mission and Philosophy Statement, deleting the words "and managed
care" from the last bullet. Jeff Knauf seconded the motions. By voice vote the motion passed
unopposed.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. BOARD COMMENTS
I The Advisory Board thanked Susan Humphrey-Barnett and Barbara Sims for the training. The
Advisory Board Members voiced their appreciation for the recent trammg they have received and
are excited to move on to becoming responsible and productive Advisory Board Members.
It was the general consensus of the Advisory Board to continue to hold the monthly meetings at the
Mental Health Center instead of the Hospital.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Cecil Ranney made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM and was seconded by Jeff
Knauf. The next scheduled meeting is March 27, 2000 at 5:30 PM in the group room of the
Providence Kodiak Island Mental Health Center.
Respect lly submitted by:
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en Bennett, ecretary
PKIMHC
Jody rcham, Co-Chairperson
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER ADVISORi'
BOARD
May, 2000
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
At the Apri124,2000 Advisory Board meeting it was decided to Combine
the May and June meeting and hold it on June 12, 2000 due to many
Advisory Board Members absences.
II. ROLL CALL
None
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