MALA COMMITTEES
STANDING COMMITTEES
| Executive Committee |
| The full 21-member board elects this committee at the annual fall conference.This committee consists of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Past President, with each serving a one-year term. The Executive Director serves on this committee as a non-voting, ex-officio member. This committee serves by making recommendations to the full Board for the benefit of the Association, and is responsible for strategic planning, association goals and conducting an annual evaluation of the Executive Director. |
| President: Eric Fink |
| Vice President: Russ Barker |
| Treasurer: Mary Casey |
| Secretary: Teresa Compton |
| Past President: Kevin Edmonds |
| Executive Director: Kerri Hock |
| Finance Committee |
| This committee oversees the financial profile of the Association. The Treasurer shall serve as the chair for this group, with at least two (2) other members. This committee will work with the Executive Director to ensure that adequate financial records are kept, accurate and timely financial reports are provided to the board and that an audit of the Association’s financial records is completed as directed by the Board. This committee will present the annual budget for Board approval each fall. |
| Chairperson: Mary Casey, Treasurer |
| Committee Members: Eric Fink, Kathy McCrary, Kerri Hock |
| Education Committee |
| This committee devotes itself to the preparation and planning of conferences and seminars, primarily identifying topics and speakers, and on-line education. This committee is also responsible for the ALF Resident Assessment trainings and any modifications to the curriculum.Bylaws require at least five (5) committee members. |
| Co-Chairpersons: Tom Walker & Teresa Compton |
| Committee Members: Penny Bennett,Tina Merz, Sheila Campbell, Mary Casey, Tammy Smith, Cathy Thompson, Rose Paubel, Sandra Ghattas, Blaire Rousset, Kerri Hock |
| Legislative Committee |
| This committee consists of at least three (3) members and is responsible for identifying legislative issues of interest to the industry. Those issues will be prioritized and presented to the Board for discussion, and upon approval be taken to the Association lobbyist for review and comment. Committee members will work with the lobbyist in communicating the industry’s interests to legislators. Reports from the committee will be made to the Board at each meeting. |
| Chairperson: Russ Barker |
| Committee Members: Virginia Winfrey, Bill Kenny, Eric Fink, Kerri Hock |
| Membership Committee |
| This committee will devote attention to strengthening Association membership. With at least four (4) members from various regions, this committee is responsible for innovative ideas that will strengthen existing benefits and develop new benefits. The committee is also responsible for development of regional chapters. Committee reports will be given at Board meetings. |
| Chairperson: Tim Blattel |
| Committee Members: Tammy Smith, Sheila Campbell, Valerie Schultz, Tom Walker, Kerri Hock |
| By Laws Committee |
| This committee will familiarize themselves of the by-laws of the Association and will serve as advisors to the Board for necessary interpretations. This committee of at least three (3) members shall review the by-laws and make recommendations for additions or deletions.These recommendations shall be presented to the full Board for consideration. By-laws may only be changed at a meeting of the full membership. |
| Chairperson: Bill Kenny |
| Committee Members: Tammy Smith, Tina Merz, Kerri Hock |
| Nominating Committee |
| This committee shall assess the needs of the Board; and identify and recommend qualified candidates for appointment and/or election to the Association’s Board of Directors. This committee shall consist of at least four (4) and seek to maintain overall diversity of representatives. |
| Chairperson: Kathy McCrary |
| Committee Members: Valerie Schultz, Tammy Smith, Owen Gahagan, Kerri Hock |
| SPECIAL COMMITTEES |
| Political Action Committee (PAC) |
| The purpose of this committee is to assist in financial participation in the State electoral process and to assist in the nomination and election of candidates for state and local offices. This group may also participate in elections involving state and local ballot measures in Missouri. The Committee will plan events or activities that promote fund raising. The Committee will work with the lobbyist in accounting and reporting of financial activity. There shall be a minimum of 2 membership meetings. |
| Chairperson: Kevin Edmonds |
| Committee Members: Roger Martin, Tammy Smith, Rose Paubel, Eric Fink, Drew Stubblefield, Billy Thompson, Kerri Hock, Jorgen Schleimeier |
| DHSS Regulatory Task Force |
| The purpose of this committee is to monitor and evaluate Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) rules and regulations. This committee will also address the development of a separate license for ALF administrators, issues with the Personal Care program, development of the AL Waiver, and other issues as required. |
| Chairperson: Virginia Winfrey |
| Committee Members: Bill Kenny, Tina Merz, Valerie Schultz, Sheila Campbell, Eric Fink, Kathy Miller, Kerri Hock |
| AL Waiver Task Force: Cathy Thompson, Russ Barker, Mary Casey |
| MALA Advocates for Mental Health Providers |
| The purpose of this committee is to monitor and evaluate Department of Mental Health (DMH) actions pertinent to residential care and assisted living facilities. |
| Chairperson: Mary Casey |
| Committee Members: Teresa Compton, Valerie Schultz, Tom Walker, Cathy Thompson, Dave Thomas, Kathy Miller, Kerri Hock |