SEPTEMBER 2020 eNewsletterA publication by the Guardian Association of Pinellas County for the purpose of promoting advocacy & education.

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Check out this newsletter for everything you’ll need to know about the upcoming Conference beginning,

Monday, September 21stthrough

Friday, September 25th.

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ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS

P.O. Box 1826, Pinellas Park, FL 33780Info@GuardianAssociation.orgwww.GuardianAssociation.org

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President .......................................................... Irene Rausch

Vice President ........................................................ Lori Clark

Secretary .................................................... Michelle Lowack

Treasurer ........................................................... Keith Crosby

Administration CommitteeIrene Rausch, Chair

Budget & Finance CommitteeKeith Crosby, Chair

By-Laws, Ethics, Legislative CommitteeTimothy Perenich, Esq., Chair

Aubrey Posey Hitchcock, Esq., Co-Chair

Conference CommitteeIrene Rausch, Chair

Michelle Lowack, Co-Chair

Education CommitteeLori Clark, Chair

Everyday Essentials CommitteeEileen Dougan, Chair

Membership CommitteeOrlando Acosta, Chair

Public Relations CommitteeDenise Povolish, Chair

Social Media CommitteeDenise Povolish, Chair

2020 Board of DirectorsOfficers

Board Members

Committees

Orlando Acosta

Eileen Dougan

Marianne Fisher.

Aubrey Posey Hitchcock, Esq

Timothy Perenich, Esq.

Denise Povolish

Are you interested in serving on the GAPC Board?We encourage members in good standing whowould like to help guide our Association to run for theBoard. The position requires you to attend monthlyBoard Meetings and participate in regular monthlymeetings of the general membership. The term is fortwo years - 2021 through 2022.

There will be five BOD vacancies to be filled. Atour October General Membership meeting via Zoom,each candidate will have three minutes to address themembers, highlighting their background as well astheir talents or qualities that they bring to a positionon the Board.

Members in good standing will receive anonymouselectonic ballots on November 4th. Voting will beopen November 4th - 10th with results to beannounced at the November General Membershipmeeting via Zoom on November 11th.

BOD nominations will be closed end of dayWednesday, September 30th, 2020. Interestedparties must submit an application, a resume and aphoto (for publication in the GAPC newsletter) byemail to:

Info@GuardianAssociation.org.(see page 16 for Application for Board)

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Clerk of the Circuit CourtOffice of Ken Burke

Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller For Pinellas County, Florida

HOW TO CONTACT US: As always, please contact the clerk if we can be of any furtherassistance by phone: (727) 464-3321, or email: Probate@mypinellasclerk.org.

HELPFUL REMINDERS FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE

Don’t forget to get updated forms from the clerk’s website at:https://www.mypinellasclerk.org/Forms

These forms include all of the required information needed in your reports such as:

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Guardian’s mailing address and residence (if an individual) or office address (if corporate).Guardian’s email addressGuardian’s phone number Plans only: any Do Not Resuscitate orders, advance directives or Durable Power of AttorneyAND your statement that you have tried to locate them.Remuneration – any payment OR OTHER BENEFIT made directly or indirectly, covertly orovertly, in cash or in kind to the guardian on behalf of the ward.

The annual $7.50 fee to maintain a professional guardian file is payable through the e-Filing portal.If you are relocating the ward, within Pinellas County, you must notify the court within 10days of the move. There is a form on the above website.If you are relocating the ward, outside of Pinellas County, you must get an order from thecourt approving the move, PRIOR to the move.

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Other news you can use…

Sometimes the Guardian has to become a detective. Locating assets and familymembers can be difficult. Determination is called for. One of our important responsibilitiesis caring for the financial wellbeing of our ward.

I recently became a Successor Guardian for a case and as I was looking over the previous inventories, I noticedsome stocks. I couldn’t locate where they were held. I called the financial planner and she gave me some tips onwhere to start looking. First stop Shareowner Services. Of course, they couldn’t provide any information over thephone so I submitted the usual Guardianship Letters and as much information about the owner as possible. Twoweeks later I received a letter stating that the account was closed and showed a zero balance. Yikes! Deep breath.Nancy Drew please remember to read to the end of the letter. “Shares and funds have been escheated to the stateof residence.” Relief.

I checked with the Department of Financial Services Bureau of Unclaimed Property. Magically $7,500.00 instock appeared. I filled out another form and am now waiting for the process to complete.

This story is also a reminder for me to get back to basics. Irene Rausch tells us in training to check theUnclaimed Property site for all of our Wards. Sometimes Nancy is in a hurry to see Ned Nickerson and forgetsto do the easy things.

So happy sleuthing Guardians.

THE GUARDIAN BECOMES NANCY DREWSUBMITTED BY EILEEN DOUGAN

52020 ANNUALCONFERENCE

SCHEDULE

SESSION & SPEAKERINFORMATION

WHAT EVERY GUARDIAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CLERK OF COURTThis informative session, conducted by Clerk of Court staff, will provide helpful tips

for guardians; beginning with the issuance of the letters, court reports and all the wayto discharge. Learn what the auditors look for and how to avoid Orders Disapproving.

Jill Cicero, Pinellas County Clerk of CourtJill Cicero is a Deputy Clerk with the Office of Ken Burke, PinellasCounty’s Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. She has been withthe Clerk’s office for 14 years. Jill is well versed in Florida ProbateRules, Florida Statute Chapter 744, the duties of the Clerk with respectto Guardianship Reports and the auditing of same.

Session 1

Monday9/21

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

HOW TO APPLY AND GET APPROVED FOR MEDICAIDElder law Attorney Rep DeLoach III will discuss the types of Medicaid and the qualifications

that must be met in order to get approved. He will also discuss when it is appropriate forthe guardian to apply themself and when it is appropriate to seek the assistance of an expert.

Rep DeLoach, Esq., DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.Rep DeLoach III is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in the field ofElder Law. Rep is one of 100 (est.) attorneys in Florida Board Certifiedin Elder Law out of 83,000 (est.) members of the Florida BarAssociation. He is also author of “The Top 20 Ways to Protect YourEstate in Florida.”

Session 2

Monday9/21

1 p.m. to

2 p.m.

The GAPC Board of Directors is honored to offer such a diverse and exceptional array of speakers for this year’sVirtual Annual Conference. There are 15 different one hour sessions held at various times each day. Attendeescan sign up for as few or as many sessions as they wish. GAPC member rate is $15 per session and the non-memberrate is $25 per session. For those that register for all 15 sessions, you receive two classes free. At the end of eachsession there will be a door prize drawing for Attendees of that class.

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DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLEIn this workshop, you will learn strategies to understand differences in people’s

motivations and personality to prevent misunderstandings, respond with a level headand communicate with diplomacy while setting boundaries and expectations.

Robin Lavitch, MA, Surpass Your GoalsRobin Lavitch, nicknamed the “The People Whisperer” is the owner ofSurpass Your Goals a coaching and training firm established in 2006.Robin has a master’s degree in Psychology and is credentialed as anAdvanced Certified Professional and Executive Coach. She is completingher Doctorate in Human Behavior.

Session 3

Monday9/21

3 p.m. to

4 p.m.

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LITIGATIONS ISSUES FOR GUARDIANSAttorneys Bellew and Powell will cover Guardianship Standards of Care and

Decision-Making Standards and how and where they apply during the guardianshipadministration. They will also discuss specific situations such as Marriage andDissolution of Marriage, Evictions, Estate Planning and Beneficiary Designations andlitigation procedural considerations.

Brandon Bellew, Esq., Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLPBrandon D. Bellew, a partner at Johnson Pope, Bokor, Ruppel, &Burns, LLP, practices in the areas of trust, estate and guardianshiplitigation. Brandon has been been recognized for his professionalaccomplishments by being named Best Lawyers® 2019 LitigationClearwater – Trusts and Estates – “Lawyer of the Year”, listed in TheBest Lawyers® in America for Litigation- Trusts and Estates (2018 - 2021).

Caitlin Powell, Esq., Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLPCaitlin M. Powell joined the Trust & Estates team of Johnson, Pope, Bokor,Ruppel & Burns, LLP, as a probate, trust, and guardianship litigator in July2019. Her focus is on probate, trust and guardianship law. She wasrecently named in The Best Lawyers in America© “Ones to Watch” 2021for Trusts and Estates.

Session 4

Tuesday9/22

9 a.m. to

10 a.m.

GUARDIANSHIP 101This session will cover basic information on what is guardianship, when is it appropriate,

how guardians are appointed, types of guardians and what their powers and dutiesare. It will also cover rights of individuals under guardians and how a guardianship isterminated. This session will be particularly helpful for new guardians and for serviceproviders who may be working with guardians.

Aubrey Posey Hitchcock, Esq., Hitchcock Law GroupAubrey Posey-Hitchcock is an Associate Attorney with the HitchcockLaw Group. She focuses her practice on elder law, specifically thecreation and administration of guardianships, estate planning, andMedicaid planning. She earned a bachelor’s degree, magna cumlaude, in social science education from Florida State University and herJuris Doctorate degree, cum laude, from Stetson in 2005.

Alecia Lyons, GuardianAlecia’s passion for seniors started fifteen years ago and in 2013 she obtained aMaster’s in business management with a focus on Healthcare Administration from theUniversity of Saint Joseph’s in West Hartford, CT. Upon learning the community resourcesand Healthcare systems in Florida, she wanted to do more to improve and enhance thelives of seniors and in 2018 became a Professional Guardian in the state of Florida.

Session 5

Tuesday9/22

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

SESSION & SPEAKER INFORMATION...continued

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MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTWe ask all Members to login onto our Association website to update their contactinformation. All members can now add a headshot, plus a "Find a Guardian" tabhas been added to the top of the website.

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TIPS FOR AN EASY ANNUAL GUARDIAN REGISTRATIONOPPG Executive Director, Chante’ Jones, will provide tips on how to have your

annual OPPG guardian registration go through smoothly. She will also discuss commonproblems and how to resolve them.

Chante’ Jones, Executive Director, Office of Public and Professional Guardians Chante’ Jones is the Executive Director of the Office of Public andProfessional Guardians. She has more than 20 years of corporate andmanagement experience as a former Verizon executive. Ms Jonesgraduated from Barry University law School in 2018 and previouslyserved as a Guardian ad Litem for Florida’s 13 Judicial Circuit.

Session 7

Wednesday9/23

9 a.m. to

10 a.m.

DEMYSTIFYING THE CAPACITY EXAMINATIONThis session, conducted by two current Examining Committee Members, will

provide a thorough understanding of the examining committee’s roles, responsibilities,selection, and training. Additionally, the discussion will delve into the capacity exam,it’s components, basis for recommending removal of rights, and information theguardian needs to look for in the Examining Committee Report.

Douglas Ramm, Ph.D.Douglas Ramm, PhD, is a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologistwho has also earned a diploma in forensic psychology from theAmerican College of Forensic Examiners. His experience spans a widerange of clinical and legal settings.

Jacqueline Hagenuch, APRNJacqueline Hagenbuch, APRN, graduated from University of SouthFlorida with MSN in 2003. She is currently the Clinical ServicesManager for PopHealthCare in Tampa, FL.

Session 8

Wednesday9/23

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

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DNRO AND EMERGENCY TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIPSJudge Pamela Campbell will discuss the new Do Not Resuscitate Order Procedures

and provide expert advice on emergency temporary guardianships, including whatconstitutes an emergency ,and the procedures for appointment and closing out an ETG.

Judge Pamela Campbell, Sixth Judicial Circuit CourtJudge Pamela Campbell is a Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit,appointed to the bench in 2006. She has served in a felony criminaldivision, family division, civil division and currently presides in a probateand guardianship division. Prior to her appointment, she practiced lawin St. Petersburg for 17 years with emphasis in health care law, probateand guardianship law.

Session 6

Tuesday9/22

1 p.m. to

2 p.m.

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HOW CAN APD SERVE YOUR WARD?This session will discuss the various services that the Agency for Persons with

Disabilities (APD) provides: what disabilities they serve and how an individual qualifiesfor services. It will also cover the Medicaid HCBS (Home and Community BasedServices) waiver program.

Brett Gottschalk, APD, Government Operations ConsultantBrett Gottschalk has been with the Agency for Persons with Disabilitiesfor over two years. He currently serves as Government OperationsConsultant - Suncoast Region. He provides community engagementwith APD’s various partners throughout the Suncoast Region and overseesthe children in the foster care system who are eligible for APD services.

Session10

Thursday9/24

9 a.m. to

10 a.m.

MANAGING YOUR WARD WITH TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY RESOURCESExplore the many ways technology can help provide solutions to challenges

guardians are encountering during Covid-19. Discussion will include virtual visitation,shopping, home repairs, tele-health visits and monitoring medical care.

Dana Carlton, Allstate GuardianshipDana Hersher Carlton completed a Bachelors degree in BusinessAdministration and a Masters degree in Counseling. She has completedthe PhD program (ABD) in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programat Fielding Graduate University, and has several thousand hours ofpsychological evaluations and counseling experience. Dana is a registered

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Thursday9/24

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

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WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH SNF’S AND ALF’SAn Executive Director of an ALF and a Social Services Director from an SNF will

address the challenges the guardian and facilities face when interacting. Discussionswill touch on recognition of guardian’s authority, accessing the ward’s medical charts,incident reports, eviction notices, changes in mental and medical status along withbest practices for communication.

Dawn Winder, Executive Director, Grand VillaDawn Winder is a Registered Nurse and Executive Director of GrandVilla Dunedin. She has been in the business of caring for seniors forover 35 years with a focus on administration, management and coachingstaff in large communities.

Jenna Sweitzer, Executive Director, Manor CareJenna Sweitzer, MSW, is the Social Services Directo from Manor CarePalm Harbor. She earned her Masters of Social Work at MarywoodUniversity, Reading, PA, and has 10 years of experience in Rehab,Acute and Long Term Care settings.

Session 9

Wednesday9/23

1 p.m. to

2 p.m.

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ATTORNEY’S PARALEGAL: A GUARDIAN’S NEW BEST FRIENDExperienced paralegals will discuss the role and responsibilities of the attorney’s

paralegal and what guardians can do, and in some instances, not do, to ensure agood working relationship between the guardian, the paralegal and the attorney. Theywill also cover common problems and how to avoid them.

Kim Thomas, RPL, Deeb Elder LawKim has been a paralegal for over 20 years and has been with DeebElder Law, PA since 1994. She has a Bachelor’s degree in paralegalstudies and is a Florida Registered Paralegal. Kim works in the firm’sguardianship section.

Cheryl Watson, RPL, Thompson & Fernald, P.A.Cheryl Watson, a Florida registered Paralegal, has worked with attorneyGary Fernald since 1995. Cheryl manages all matters regardingguardianships, preparation of pleadings and annual reports for filingwith the Probate Court. She also assists with the documentation ofMedicaid planning, advance directives and estate planning documents.

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Thursday9/24

1 p.m. to

2 p.m.

SESSION & SPEAKER INFORMATION...continued

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MANAGING YOUR WARD WITH TECHNOLOGY

AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES....continued

Karla Moreno, IronShield SecurityKarla Moreno, Vice President of IronShield Security, has a degree inPsychology and is a Professional Certified Life Coach. She's experiencedin coaching and personal development for individuals and children,focusing on strategies and execution of goal setting, focus and effectivechange.

Emily Smith, Wyoming Guardianship CorporationEmily Smith, Executive Director of the Wyoming GuardianshipCorporation, has a degree in Social Work from Boise State Universityand is a Certified Social Worker and a Nationally Certified Guardian.

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Thursday9/24

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

Guardian Association of Pinellas County (GAPC) does not promote or vouch for the services providedby any of its members. Members wishing to do business with one another are stronglyencouraged to do their own public records searches and background screenings before enteringinto any business relationship. GAPC accepts no liability for any information identified from thosesearches/screenings or any claims arising from any verbal or written agreements members mayengage in with one another.

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PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN AS A PRUDENT INVESTORFinancial Advisor Mark Vernick will discuss the guardian’s responsibilities as a

fiduciary and what is allowed under FS 744 in regard to investing the ward’s funds.He will also discuss the guardian’s role under the Prudent Investor Act FS 518 andoffer tips on what guardians should be doing now to plan for the future.

Mark Vernick, CFP, Vernick Financial PlanningMark is President of Vernick Financial Planning, a comprehensiveFinancial Planning and Investment Management Firm in SeminoleFlorida since 1995. Mark received the Certified Financial Planner®(CFP) designation in 1997 and his Accredited Investment FiduciaryDesignation (AIF) in 2015.

Session 13

Friday9/25

9 a.m. to

10 a.m.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND NEW CASE LAWThis session will cover recent changes to FL Statute 744 that went into effect July

1st including the prohibition of professional guardians petitioning for their ownappointment and requiring disclosure of fees from any source that a professionalguardian may have received for services rendered to the ward. New Case law will alsobe presented.

Melissa Williams, Esq. Finley Williams Law, P.A.Melissa Williams is a St. Petersburg native and founder/principal attorneyat Finley Williams Law, P.A. Her practice focuses in the areas of estateplanning, guardianship, Medicaid planning, VA Aid and AttendancePlanning, elder law, veteran’s disability appeals, probate, and trustadministration.

Session 14

Friday9/25

11 a.m. to

12 p.m.

NEW ETHICAL DILEMMASThis session will present various difficult situations that guardians may encounter

during their practice. Attendees are encouraged to offer possible resolutions to theproblems. This session is a repeat of the one offered at the 8/21 FSGA conference.

Steve Hitchcock, Esq., Hitchcock Law GroupSteven E. Hitchcock is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder LawAttorney, and Chair of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section for 2020-21.He practices in the areas of Social Security Disability, SSI andMedicaid, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship and GuardianAdvocacy, Estate Planning and Probate and Trust Administration.

Irene Rausch, NMGIrene Rausch has served as a professional guardian for 38 years.She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Anthropology and receivedcertification as a National Master Guardian in 2000. She has taught 13040-hour guardianship training courses since 1989.

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Friday9/25

1 p.m. to

2 p.m.

Emergency Order Eases Visitation Restrictions and Improves Resident Quality of Life

LEGISLATIVE UPDATEBY AUBREY POSEY HITCHCOCK, ESQ., HITCHCOCK LAW GROUP

Aubrey PoseyHitchcock, Esq.

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On September 1, 2020, the Director of the Division of Emergency Managementissued Emergency Order 20-009 which relaxes visitation requirements in long-termcare facilities, including those where many guardians’ wards reside, skilled nursingfacilities, assisted living facilities, adult family-care homes and group homes licensedby the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Specific types of visitors are now allowed. All visitors who will have physical contactwith the resident must wear appropriate PPE. Any visitor who will not have physical contact must wear aface mask.

Many types of visitors are listed in the new order. Most importantly for guardians, Public and Professionalare specifically listed and permitted to visit their wards. No specific provision is made for family guardians;however, a family guardian would probably qualify under another specific category.

Family members, friends, individual, hospice and palliative care workers are permitted in end-of-lifesituations. There is still no specific definition of end-of-life; i.e., is it two months, two weeks or two hours,so it is still for the facility to determine what end-of-life means; however, it appears that more individuals maybe allowed to visit. Individuals or providers giving “necessary health care” are allowed into the facility, as aregovernmental representatives, including the Agency for Health Care Administration to conduct surveys andcomplaint investigations and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to advocate on residents’ behalf.

Essential caregivers, defined as those who have resident consent and who provide services or assistance withthe activities of daily living and compassionate care visitors, defined as those who provide emotional supportto deal with a difficult transition or loss, upsetting event or end-of-life, may visit residents. While essentialcaregivers must be identified in the resident’s care plan, the care plan can be revised at any time and an essentialcaregiver added. Facility residents may designate up to two essential caregivers and up to two compassionatecaregivers to visit and presumably the resident’s list could be revised as needed

“General visitors” who don’t meet any of the above definitionsmost often family and friends may visit if the general visitorscomply with the restrictions in the order and the facility hasgone at least 14 days without any positive COVID-19 tests. Aresident can designation up to five general visitors and up to twomay visit at one time. Finally, and maybe most importantly forsome of a guardians’ wards, barbers and beauty salons mayresume services.

The order makes it clear that residents may leave their facilitytemporarily for medical appointments or any other activities.They must wea a face mask and be screened upon their return.Hopefully, easing the visitation and activity requirements willmake your wards lives a little easier in the next few weeks. Toread the full order, go to This Link.

QUESTION: HOW TO REGISTER

FOR THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE?

Step 1Access Registration at:

www.GuardianAssociation.org. (see screenshot below). Once on theHomepage, click on either the yellow

Member or Non-Member Registration & Schedule button.

Step 3Log in with Email address and fill in

the Security Code. Click Next.

Step 2Schedule has Day/Date/Time and a link to each session containing an overview

of topic and speaker information. Decidewhich session(s) you want. Each session is$15 for Members / $25 for Non-members.Consider joining the GAPC and get $10 off

each session. Click Register Now.

Step 4Fill in your individual information

and click on each session you desire. Click Next to review/confirm your choices.

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Guardian Success Stories Sought

Has a facility helped you meet your ward in-person or virtually? Help other Guardians andfacilities do the same by sharing your experience with Orlando for an article in an upcomingnewsletter. Start the conversation by sending your story to: stories@orlandoacosta.com

QUESTION: HOW DOES A NON-MEMBER REGISTER

FOR THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE? ......(CONTINUED)

Step 5Review your choices and Confirm

your personal information is complete and correct. Payment will be made by

Visa / MasterCard / Discover / AmericanExpress on the next screen. If everything

is correct, click Pay Online.

Step 6Enter your Credit Card details and Billing

Information. You will note there is an invoicenumber; review of conference dates; detail

description of the sessions you have chosenat the bottom of the page; and an invoice

total in the yellow box on the right. Click onthe blue box at bottom marked Pay.

Pay $ (USD)

$ 25.00(USD)

$ 25.00

Step 7Print a copy of your Payment Receipt.

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GAPC dues are:$45 for Guardians; $60 for Non-guardians; $75 for Corporations (allows five members to attend the Conference at member rate)Dues paid now will be good for the remainder of 2020 and will expire December 31, 2021.

Membership benefits include attendance at Monthly CEU Meetings, a monthly Newsletter and attendance at other GAPC meetings.

Limited sponsor opportunities are available, with preference given to GAPC members. If you are interested, please contact Irene Rausch, GAPC President at irausch@tampabay.rr.com.

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EverydayEssentials

EverydayEssentials

ShampooHairbrush

CombsSoap

ToothbrushToothpasteBody Wash

Incontinence ProductsLotion

Word Search BooksColoring Books

Pens/Crayons/Colored PencilsGreeting Cards

(with stamp included on envelope)

TissuesCosmetics (powder, blush, lipstick)

Costume JewelryNail Polish

Nail Polish RemoverAftershaveCotton Balls

The GAPC is collecting new, unopened items for the indigent seniors in ourcommunity.Items needed include, but are not limited to the following:

Our Wards Speak Out - They LOVE Word Search Books

DON’T FORGET - YOU CAN DONATE DIRECTLY ON OUR WEBSITE!

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Everyday EssentialsEveryday EssentialsUPDATE:

Eileen Dougan recently delivered Everyday Essentials’ donateditems to Indian Oaks ALF from the Guardian Association’smembership. She dropped off soap, toothpaste, toothbrushesand other fun items. Because of the quarantine, she wasn'table to visit with any of the residents but Maria (pictured atleft) reported the residents were very appreciative and contentwith the items. Maria asked us to keep them in mind for theupcoming holiday season.

EEvveerryyddaayy EEsssseennttiiaallss ffoorr nneeeeddyy sseenniioorrss aarree ccrruucciiaall aatttthhiiss ttiimmee.. If you can possibly donate to this effort, there aretwo ways set up for you to give while we are having only virtualmeetings. (1) Go to the GAPC website and look for a donatebutton where you can use your credit card to donate directly.(2) Contact Eileen Dougan at douganem@gmail.com andarrange for her to pick up your items.

Please remember organizations are welcome and encouragedto make financial contributions at any time to EverydayEssentials.

2021-2022 BOARD MEMBER

APPLICATION

Full Name:

Address:

Phone: Email:

Guardian (circle one): Yes No Type of Guardian:

How long have you been a Guardian? OPPG #

Service Provider (circle one): Yes No

Name of Company:

Address:

How long have you been a member of GAPC?

In lieu of answering the next two questions, please feel free to attach a resume.

Professional/Business/Volunteer affiliations:

Membership in other organizations:

Please outline what skills you would bring to the Board of Directors:

Please explain your interest in becoming a member of the Board of Directors:

Nominations will be reviewed for upcoming vacancies and will be maintained for futureconsideration. Thank you for your interest in serving on the Guardian Association ofPinellas County’s Board of Directors.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

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