board of trustees

Diane Mockbee, BS, ACC
2711 W. Plata Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85202
Home Phone: (480) 838-8694
Work Phone: (623) 536-9911
E-mail: pres@thenaap.com

The president directs the affairs of NAAP as its chief executive officer and to be the spokesperson for NAAP. Preside over the meetings of the board of trustees and members meetings. There is an annual meeting each year in April. The board meetings are in November, before and after the annual meeting in April. Serves as the chair of the executive council, personnel committee, censure committee, appeals board and ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president formulates the agenda and order of business for meetings.

The Public Relations Trustee is to increase awareness of the NAAP; to promote the activities of the NAAP; to be responsible for awards, publications, ways and means, web site and National Activity professionals Week. Act as coeditor of the NAAP News. Oversee the awards and public relations committee. Serve on the finance committee. Oversee silent auction at annual conference. Work with Membership Trustee in obtaining supportive and corporate memberships.

Debbie R. Bera/ADC Vice President
1501 Torun Rd.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Home Phone: (715) 341-5934
Work Phone: (715) 346-1613
Fax: (715) 346-1487
E-mail: vicepres@thenaap.com

Brenda Scott, ADC
14800 East Belleview Dr.
Aurora, Colorado 80015-2258
Work Phone: (303) 680-5000
Fax: (303) 699-4300
E-mail: bjscott1@comcast.net

The Special Needs Liaison/Educational Outreach Trustee is to foster understanding between NAAP and groups and individuals with like interest of NAAP; to promote membership in NAAP; to chair the special needs committee. Obtain an up to date copy of rules and regulations from each state on special needs groups.

If you are interested in helping with the Special Needs Committees please contact the Special Needs Liaison/Educational Outreach Trustee. The committees are;adult day services, Alzheimer's, activity consultant, cultural diversity, activity professional educators, head trauma, hospice/respite care, intergenerational, MR/DD,psych units, rehabilitation, retirement communities, senior centers, SNF(hospital),sub acute, young population and veterans. Your help is needed.

Mae Petty, ADC
PO Box 622
Hixson, TN 37343
Home Phone: (423) 843-4606
Work Phone: (423) 622-4301
E-mail: treas@thenaap.com

The Treasurer oversees the financial affairs of NAAP and NAEO (the National Activity Education Organization). This includes chairing the Finance Committee, which develops the annual NAAP budget, overseeing the NAEO scholarship program, submitting annual financial and audit reports and overseeing the NAAP professional accounting / bookkeeping services. The Treasurer also serves on the Executive Committee.

Susan Rauch, BA
9090 NE Day Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Home Phone: (206) 842-1307
Work Phone: (360) 394-4021
E-mail: prodevelopment@thenaap.com

• initiates and provides NAAP workshops
• receives Conference Bids from State Associations seeking to host a NAAP Annual Conference
• presents Conference Bids with recommendations to the NAAP Board for selection
• visits and previews conference site each year prior to the conference
• oversees the Local Arrangement Committee for the annual conference
• works closely with the NAAP Executive Director to plan and run the annual conference
• develops the Call of Papers brochure for the annual conference
• receives Call of Paper packets from potential speakers for the annual conference
• chairs and directs the Education Committee in the selection of educational session for the annual conference
• works with the NAAP Executive Director developing the Conference Registration Brochure and the Conference Program Book
• develops the education session schedule
• supervises the educational meeting and banquet room setup
• orders all Audiovisual equipment for the annual conference
• obtains CEU accreditation for the annual conference
• oversees the tally committee to tally the session evaluations
• tabulates and reports on speaker and the overall evaluations to the NAAP Board
• responds to questions about education and professional development matters

The secretary keeps in permanent form a true record of the proceedings of the board meetings, annual members’ meeting, executive committee meetings, personnel committee meetings, and appeals committee meetings. The secretary serves on the executive committee, personnel committee and the appeals committee. The secretary chairs the bylaws committee and the policy and procedures committee and annually reviews the bylaws and the policies and procedures and recommends any amendments or revisions.

Troy Lott, ACC
205 Elliott Court
Columbia, TN 38401
Home Phone: (931) 381-9854
Work Phone: (931) 388-6443 ext.133
E-mail: membership@thenaap.com
and inter@thenaap.com

The Membership Trustee oversee and facilitate the growth of NAAP members. Serve on the budget and finance committee. Work closely with Public Relations chair to increase awareness of NAAP. Develop and implement membership recruitment programs. Assist Public Relations to promote corporate memberships and support memberships. Act as liaison between state/province contacts and the board. Oversee the state/province contact mailings.

Debbie R. Bera/ADC Standards of Practice
1501 Torun Rd.
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Home Phone: (715) 341-5934
Work Phone: (715) 346-1613
Fax: (715) 346-1487
E-mail: theberas@coredcs.com

Troy Lott, ACC
205 Elliott Court
Columbia, TN 38401
Home Phone: (931) 381-9854
Work Phone: (931) 388-6443 ext.133
E-mail: bummalott@bellsouth.net

The Nominations Trustee is responsible for all phases of the election of the national board of trustees. Serves as the nominating chair. Recruits qualified NAAP members to run for office. Implements any special election.