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January-February 2025

Secretary — Stephanie Gonzalez, AMFT

Board Minutes October 2024

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER-CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
A Mutual Benefit Corporation

Date: October 13, 2024

Location: Encino Golf Course Banquet Room

16821 Burbank Blvd. Encino, CA 91436

The following Directors, constituting at least a quorum of the Board, were present at the meeting:

Board Members in Attendance:

Shawn LaRe' Brinkley President Jennifer Calderon VP of Programs
Gina Balit Past President Shari Manculich Member at Large (sponsorship)
Daniel Hermosillo President-Elect Akane Takijiri VP of Membership
Niousha Solemani CFO David Eshleman Member at Large (hiking)
Stephanie Gonzalez Secretary Daniel Hermosillo President Elect
Walker Reade VP of Marketing    

Board Members Absent:

Virginia "Ginny" Lincoln Member at Large (web admin)
Sandy Rose Pre-licensed Rep
   

Additional:

Jon-Paul Bird President Elect 2025
John Garrison Pre-licensed Rep 2025
   

The Chairperson called the meeting to order at 11:52 AM. The meeting adjourned at 2:23 PM.

The September meeting notes and minutes were approved. The October agenda was approved. All reports were approved as read and stated.

  1. Various matters of chapter business were discussed and input was received from members of the Board. Committee updates included:
  • CAMFT Chapter Awards
  • CAMFT Chapter Leader Award
  • Chapter Awards
  • Board Slate
  • L&E Updates
  • Edward Jones Account
  • Monterey Concessions Contract
  • Volunteer Appreciation Event
  • Tzedakah Scholarship
  1. Motions
    1. A motion was proposed to create a co-chair position for the pre-licensed role. The motion was unanimously approved.
    2. A motion was made to update changes to the advertising policy on Facebook and the website. The motion was unanimously approved.
    3. A motion was made to the option to include personal pronouns on e-blast form and newsletter guidelines. The motion was unanimously approved.
    4. A motion was proposed for the 2025 contract with Monterey Concessions contract. The motion was unanimously approved.
    5. A motion was made to extend the Tzedakah Scholarship Program for pre-licensed into 2025. The motion was unanimously approved.

  2. Adjournment
    1. There being no further business, on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:23 PM.

Approved: November 17, 2024
Stephanie Gonzalez, Secretary



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