#555
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 08:49:11 -0500
From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
Subject: apha/sophe
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
It appears that APHA will be held on Dec 10-14 in Philadelphia.I am assuming
that SOPHE will follow suit holding theirs the day before.
Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB
Professor, Health Education
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Health Education & Recreation
Southern Illinois University
618-453-1841 (office)
618-453-1829 (fax)
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------
#556
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:28:41 -0400
From: Blakely Pomietto <BPomietto@SOPHE.ORG>
Subject: SOPHE Annual Meeting Update
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
9/6/05 - SOPHE Update on Annual Meeting
=20
The SOPHE Executive Committee met on September 2 to discuss options related to
its 56th Annual Meeting, given that the city of New Orleans has cancelled all
conventions until the end of November and APHA has formally announced its
decision to relocate its annual meeting.=20
=20
The Executive Committee is carefully considering many of the recommendations
from SOPHE members about how best to support our public health colleagues, as
well as the communities impacted by Katrina. In addition to our organizational
contribution to the American Red Cross, we will continue to look to our Delta
SOPHE chapter to provide input into how we can best assist those in need in the
weeks and months ahead.
=20
In the interim, SOPHE has decided to move forward with its 2005 annual meeting,
making necessary changes to our schedule and program in collaboration with the
Program Planning Committee. Since many SOPHE attendees depend on the
back-to-back meetings with APHA to maximize their limited travel resources, we
are working to reschedule the SOPHE meeting with APHA in mid-November or
December. A decision is expected to be finalized in the next week.
=20
We appreciate your patience. We know that you join us in thanking all of our
SOPHE and APHA colleagues who are providing emergency response assistance under
very trying conditions, not only in New Orleans but the other Gulf Coast
affected states.
=20
Elaine Auld, MPH, CHES
Executive Director
=20
=20
=20
Blakely
************************
Blakely R. Pomietto, MPH
Director, Environmental Health Promotion
Society for Public Health Education
750 First Street, NE Suite 910
Washington, DC 20002
Ph: 202.408.9804
Fax: 202.408.9815
bpomietto@sophe.org
www.sophe.org
=20
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------
#557
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:31:40 -0400
From: Blakely Pomietto <BPomietto@SOPHE.ORG>
Subject: Latest SOPHE Annual Meeting Update
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
9/6/05, 6:08pm - SOPHE 56th Annual Meeting to be held in Philadelphia, Dec 8-10
=20
SOPHE's 56th Annual Meeting has been rescheduled to December 8-10, 2005, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
=20
The meeting will be held immediately preceding the APHA 2005 Annual Meeting in
the same city. =20
=20
We are working on finalizing a hotel/meeting space contract to accommodate our
original program as well as our Awards Banquet.
However, given the circumstances, some adjustments may need to be made in
conjunction with the Annual Meeting Planning Committee and SOPHE leadership. We
are also examining opportunities to commemorate and/or assist our Delta SOPHE
colleagues in providing both financial and inkind contributions or assistance.
=20
In the interim, SOPHE has made the following changes to its preliminary program
(posted at www.sophe.org):
=20
1) All registration fees will remain in effect, however, all the registration
deadlines have been extended for 30 days:
=20
Early bird registration deadline - extended until 10/12
Final meeting registration - 10/12 - 11/11
Onsite meeting registration - After 11/12
=20
2) Note that registrations already received in the SOPHE office will be
automatically transferred to the new venue. However, any registrants who cannot
attend the Philadelphia meeting will receive full refunds - provided that
National SOPHE receives their request in writing no later than September 30.
Requests can be mailed or faxed to:
=20
SOPHE 56th Annual Meeting
750 First St, NE, #910
Washington, DC 20002
Fax: 202/408-9815
=20
3) Hotel information will be disseminated as soon as it is available.
We are making every attempt to keep sleeping room accommodations in line with
prior rates/prices.
=20
=20
We appreciate your patience, and continue to appreciate your ideas and
recommendations.
=20
Elaine Auld, MPH, CHES
Executive Director
=20
=20
Blakely
************************
Blakely R. Pomietto, MPH
Director, Environmental Health Promotion
Society for Public Health Education
750 First Street, NE Suite 910
Washington, DC 20002
Ph: 202.408.9804
Fax: 202.408.9815
bpomietto@sophe.org
www.sophe.org
=20
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------
#558
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:27:27 -0400
From: Michael Pejsach <healthedman@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: apha/sophe
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
Well, they did it! APHA (and SOPHE) made a FEMA-like decision. Instead of
delaying the New Orleans convention and INSISTING that New Orleans Convention
Bureau stick with the plan and carry out their responsibilities for the
convention, sending the desperately needed cash, and associated jobs, in this
direction, they have chosen to go to another city. You can't blame a traumatized
New Orleans. Were the New Orleans folks in their right mind when they said that
it would be 3 months to repair New Orleans? Yesterday I met a team of folks
going to repair only one of the many hotels in this area. There have been
hundreds of restoration team folks coming in since Sunday! It will get done
before December 10th!
This city is trying to recover, struggling for badly needed jobs and cash flow.
The struggle is made more difficult when buisness folks, who should know better,
choose to back out and thus, NOT help in the recovery process (do we really want
and need to have more charity and Red Cross help. We NEED work!).
No question about it: APHA has made a knee jerk decision.
Where were APHA's mental health/counseling/human resources skills for the New
Orleans Convention Bureau; APHA convention organizers SHOULD HAVE REALIZED THAT
folks hit with a Category 4 storm, complete with looting, broken leeves, and the
like, needed more than a two or three opportunities to make the very hard
decision to cancel a multi-million dollar convention. When a loved dies, will
you be given only three days to make important decisions? Is that enough time?
Would counseling help?
My home has power, water, telephone service. Our cell phone service is in
recovery. While I am fortunate, (albeit we lost almost everything to flood
waters), 70% of utilities everywhere are getting back online. The convention
center wasn't touched. Most hotels wil be repaired within weeks, certainly by
December 10th! WHY DIDN'T THEY DELAY INSTEAD OF MOVE?!?!
People are giving up, moving away permanently. These are middle class folks who
are in business. They are folks who own or work for businesses looking for the
cash flow coming from doing business with other businesses, such as the huge
APHA convention. What they see are agencies coming in for temporary, needed, and
certainly appreciated help....but that's only TEMPORARY and SHORT TERM. Cash
flow for work, jobs and business is LONG TERM. APHA contributed to stifling a
long term solution.
With conventions pulling out and other businesses turning their backs on New
Orleans as well...well would you stay?
I love Philly (I went to Temple) and I am proud that they are trying to pitch
in. However, New Orleans needs APHA, and other business to keep the faith, stick
with the plan and remember that the long term issues and the big picture is more
important. Recovery will come, but slower.
Michael Pejsach
>
> From: "Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB" <kittle@SIU.EDU>
> Date: 2005/09/07 Wed AM 09:49:11 EDT
> To: HEDIR-L@LISTSERV.SIU.EDU
> Subject: apha/sophe
>
> ** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
> ** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
> **
> ** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
> ** www.aaheinfo.org
> **
>
> It appears that APHA will be held on Dec 10-14 in Philadelphia.I am
> assuming that SOPHE will follow suit holding theirs the day before.
>
>
>
> Mark J. Kittleson, PhD, FAAHB
>
> Professor, Health Education
>
> Director of Graduate Studies
>
> Department of Health Education & Recreation
>
> Southern Illinois University
>
> 618-453-1841 (office)
>
> 618-453-1829 (fax)
>
>
>
>
> **
> ** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
> ** www.hedir.org/publishing
> ** Download Directly and Save $
> **
> ** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
> ** www.hedir.org to Learn More
> **
> **
>
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------
#559
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 12:43:45 -0500
From: Marjorie Scaffa <mscaffa@JAGUAR1.USOUTHAL.EDU>
Subject: needs of school children in areas affected by Katrina
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
Many people have asked about ways to assist those affected by hurricane Katrina.
We have identified a need here in Mobile, Alabama. Many of our school children
have lost school uniforms and school supplies due to the hurricane. Refugee
children who are coming to our city to attend school also have the same needs.
The school uniforms can be purchased at WalMart, so gift certificates/cards
would be useful to purchase uniforms and school supplies. School supplies can
also be donated and shipped here. If you need further information, do not
hesitate to email me.
Also, we are very concerned about the mental health of these children.
The upcoming holidays will be particularly difficult, so if anyone wants to
start a holiday gift or food drive, now is a good time to get started.
Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Marjorie E. Scaffa, PhD
University of South Alabama
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------
#560
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:40:55 -0400
From: Raffy Luquis <rluquis@PSU.EDU>
Subject: sexual orientation and health education professionals
** Submit to HEDIR Technology Seminar
** www.hedir.org/technology by 9-15-05
**
** Leadership Unmatched--AAHE
** www.aaheinfo.org
**
Dear Colleagues,
We have a student in the adult education doctoral program who want to conduct a
research for her dissertation in the area of sexual orientation and health educ
professionals. Specifically, has anyone looks into the issues on how health
teachers who are gay/lesbian deals with their dual role as a health teacher and
as an individual who is homosexual. Are there support system for gay/lesbian
teachers in the school system? Given the controversies surrounding sexuality in
the schools, we are guessing that many school health teachers are not open about
their sexual orientation. Thus, if you have done some research in this area or
know of people who have done so, could you please email me with ideas,
references, etc. to guide my student in this research?
Thanks,
Raffy
Raffy R. Luquis, M.S., Ph.D., CHES
Assistant Professor of Health Education
School of Behavioral Sciences and Education W 331 Olmsted Penn State Harrisburg
777 West Harrisburg Pike
Middletown PA 17057
(717) 948-6730
(717) 948-6209 (fax)
E-mail: rluquis@psu.edu
**
** HEDIR Publishing Now takes credit cards
** www.hedir.org/publishing
** Download Directly and Save $
**
** The HEDIR is Supported by Paid Advertising
** www.hedir.org to Learn More
**
**
------------------------------