Agenda
Fall Annual Meeting
The Westin Chicago North Shore
601 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling, Illinois 60090
(847) 777-6500
October 16-19, 2008 9:00 to 5:00

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Call to Order - David Paton, President
Roll Call

Official Welcome and Introductions

Review of Minutes

• Minutes from October 18-19, 2007, Board Meeting

Reports

President Report – David Paton
Treasurer – Penny Heisler

• Budget Report

Secretary – Ronda Bryan

• Pending List

Committees

Marketing

• 2009 Marketing Plan

• Emergency Disaster Plan

• Update on the ACAOM Doctoral Task Force

Presentation

• Presentation on Disciplinary & Continuing Education – Ronda L. Bryan

State of the States Collaboration

• Regulators Sharing Business Practices

National Examination

• National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Legislation

• Assisting Regulators with Legislative Issues

Adjourn

Note: Items shown on the agenda may be taken out of order.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Call to Order - David Paton, President
Roll Call

Official Welcome and Introductions

Keynote Speaker

Presentations

• AAAOM - American Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• ACAOM – Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• CCAOM – Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• NCCAOM - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• Other National Organizations

Discussion on Presentations

State of the States Collaboration (continued)

• Regulators Sharing Business Practices

Bylaws

• Bylaws Review - Discussion of any proposed changes

Election of Officers

• Vice President
• Secretary
• Professional Board Member
• Public Board Member

Mission, Vision and Goals

Adjourn
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Executive Session - Board of Directors

Strategic Planning

• Strategic Plan

Regulatory Activities

• Licensure Requirements for Each State
• Data Sharing/National Disciplinary Databank
• Prepare for Changes in Educational Trends – National Standards
• International Credentialing Validation

Communication Activities

• Federation Market Plan
• Fostering Relationships with Partners

Delivery of Health Care

• Range of Guidelines to Assist Regulators with Developing Policies
• Build Meeting Agenda to Include Educational Focus for Regulators

AAAOM Dinner

Adjourn

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2006-2007 The Federation Board of Directors
President David Paton, Maryland ⋅ Vice President Pete Gonzales, Arizona ⋅ Treasurer Penny Heisler, Maryland ⋅ Secretary Ronda L. Bryon, Florida ⋅ Professional Board Member Frank Ervolino, Florida ⋅ Public Board Member Anna Hansen, New Mexico