#2:   “Methamphetamines” with James Knorp, MSW, CAP, Project Manager, Southern Coast, ATTC, Tallahassee, FL.

PLENARY SESSIONS

 · Monday, July 21, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.:  “Update from the Office of Florida Drug Control Policy” with Bill Janes, Director, Office of Drug Control Policy, Tallahassee, FL.

 · Tuesday, July 22, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.:  “New Advances in Relapse Prevention” with Terence Gorski, MA, MAC, NACII, Administrator, Clinician, Author & Consultant, The CENAPS Corporation, Spring Hill, FL.

 · Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.:  “Chronic Pain Management” with Dr. William S. Jacobs, M.D., Adjunct  Professor University of Florida, Gainesville.

 · Thursday, July 24, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.:  “Bob’s Boxes” with Bob Piper, Vice President/First Step of Sarasota, Sarasota, FL.

100 Series (Monday - Thursday)
20-Hour Courses

101:   “Addictions From A - Z” with James Knorp, MSW, CAP,  Project Manager, Southern Coast, ATTC, Tallahassee, FL, and Tedd Moorehouse, MA, CAP, ICADC, SAP, Executive Director, Sigma Center for Counseling, Jacksonville, FL.

102:   “Psychopharmacology” with Dr. Jason Jerry, M.D., Corp. Medical Director, The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs.

103:  “Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” with Nancy Hamilton, MPA, CAP, CCJAP, Chief Executive Officer, Operation PAR, Pinellas Park, FL.

104:   “A Journey Into Creativity” with Dr. Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., CAP , Director of Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program & Assistant Professor, Springfield College of Human Services, Tampa, FL.

105:   “Advanced Group Facilitations Skills” with Karen Garrett, MA, CAP, CAPP, Senior Director, Quality Improvement, Corporate Compliance & Training, River Region Human Services, Inc., Jacksonville, FL.

106:   “Introductory Skills for Assessments” with John Cornett, CAP, ICRC, Clinical Supervisor,  Phoenix House,  Tampa, FL, and Shelba Waldron, MS, Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County, Pinellas Park, FL.

 200 SERIES (MONDAY - TUESDAY)
10-HOUR COURSES

201:   “Axis II” with Carali McLean, MSW, LCSW, Program Manager, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network,  Tampa, FL.

202:   “Cognitive Restructuring for Addiction” with Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NACII, Administrator, Clinician, Author & Consultant, The CENAPS Corporation, Spring Hill, FL.

203:   Not Scheduled for 2008

300 SERIES (WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY)
10-HOUR COURSES

301: “Adolescent Development and Addictions” with Ted Adams, MS, CAC, Lecturer, Springfield College, School of Human Services, Tampa, FL

302:   Repeating Mini - “Cognitive Restructuring for Addiction” with Terence T. Gorski, MA, MAC, NACII, Administrator, Clinician, Author & Consultant, The CENAPS Corporation, Spring Hill, FL.

303: “Florida Certification Board Addiction Certification Exam Review”,  trainer, Laureen Pagel, MS, CAP, CAPP, Director of Operations, Sutton Place Behavioral Health, Inc., Fernandina Beach, Florida

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304:  “Complexity of Diagnosis of Substance Abuse in Older Adults & Baby Boomers” with Gerald Shulman, MA, MAC, FACATA, Shulman & Associates Training & Consulting, Jacksonville, Florida.

Please visit this website regularly for updates on final course offerings and CEU credit information. This information will also be published in the FSAS 2008 Brochure & Newsletters.

SCHOLARSHIP DONORS and CRITERIA:

Florida School of Addictions Studies Membership Committee-to persons working in the substance abuse field through membership dues and donations--Sid Archer Memorial Scholarship, Bill Snyder Memorial Scholarship, Mitzie May Memorial Scholarship, Martha Johnson Memorial Scholarship, Don Godwin Memorial Scholarship, Noreen O’Shaughnessy Bryant Memorial Scholarship, Membership drawing winners.

Florida Association of DUI Programs-to persons working in DUI programs-the Justice James C. Adkins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

27^th Annual Florida School of Addictions Studies

  July 20 through July 24, 2008, University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

Since 1983, the Florida School of Addictions Studies, Inc., has annually recognized an outstanding professional in the field of substance abuse treatment and/or prevention.  This effort is to promulgate a feeling that the student body is very important to the leaders, supporters, and sponsors of the School.  Nominations for this prestigious award are encouraged from any and all interested parties, including the FSAS Board or Directors and the FSAS Membership Committee; however, current/former members of the FSAS Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.

The purpose of this award is to honor a person who has worked in the addictions field for a minimum of five years.  It is designed to be awarded to the professionals who provide direct services to consumers and who have consistently contributed to the field of addictions, distinguished themselves beyond the requirements of their jobs, and demonstrated excellence in the field.  This effort is to promulgate a feeling that the student body is very important to the leaders, supporters, and sponsors of the School and that the students will take pride in knowing that one of their peers has been chosen for their contributions and professionalism.

Nominations for this honor are encouraged from any and all interested parties, including the FSAS Board and the FSAS Membership Committee. Completed nomination forms should be sent to the Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee. Current/former members of the FSAS Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.

The deadline for nominations for this award shall be published in the FSAS newsletter and/or by mailings, including electronic, in accordance with the Department of Children & Families (DCF) contract requirements. Nominations will not be accepted after the deadline unless the FSAS Board votes to extend the deadline. The FSAS Board members shall make every effort to solicit qualified nominations for this award.

The Scholarship and Awards Committee shall review nominations no later than one week prior to the December Board meeting. The committee shall recommend a winner, a first runner-up, and a second runner-up. All qualified nominations shall be presented to the FSAS Board for review. The final decision for the winner and runner-ups shall be by the Board by a majority vote of those present at the meeting. The by-laws of the FSAS do not provide for a proxy vote.

Recipients of the award receive a plaque, a full tuition scholarship for the regular school, and a $500.00 cash award. This will be presented at a plenary at the school and the recipient must attend the full school to be eligible for this award. If the winner is not able to attend, the pre-selected runner-up will be declared the winner. In case of a valid, last minute emergency, the board may make an exception for the non-attendance. Exceptions shall only be allowed for personal or family illness, death of a close family member, or written request from an employer as to a job related situation that prevents the winner from attending. In such circumstances, the Board will decide, by majority vote, what part of the compliment will be presented.

The award winner must furnish, on a timely basis, a 5-inch by 7-inch or larger photograph suitable for reproduction. The recipient shall bear the expense of transportation, lodging, and any meals not furnished at the school.

Former award recipients are: Jean Mosier ’83, Jerry Kinzler ‘84, Ruther Carter ‘85, Pam Petersen ‘86, Agnes Furey ‘87, Brenda Dillon ‘88, Jay Schrader ‘89, Ray Roberts ‘90, Ann Biddy ‘91, Elizabeth Broughton ‘93, George Dewiliby ‘94, George Myers ‘95, Rene’ Plummer ‘96, Susan Bridges-Tomkins ‘97, Jonathan Lofgren ‘98, Ronda Kay Zucco ‘99, Kay Doughty ‘00, Clarissa Hersey ‘01, Jerry Wilson ‘02, Emilie Lewis ‘03, Nancy Greenwald ’04, Sally Strong ’05, James Bowden ’06, and Richard Sell ‘07.                    

AWARD INCLUDES:

·         $500 cash award

·         Complimentary registration to the July 20-24, 2008 FSAS

·         Recognition in the FSAS Newsletter and at the School

·         Plaque proclaiming their achievement

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

·         A person who has worked in the addictions field for a minimum of five (5) years

·        For those professionals who provides direct services to consumers and have consistently contributed to the field of substance abuse, having distinguished his/her self beyond the requirements of their position and demonstrated excellence in the field. 

·         Available to attend the 2008 School July 20 through July 24, 2008

·         Current/former members of the FSAS Board of Directors are not eligible for this award

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

·         Complete Nomination form and nominator’s letter setting forth justification for the nominee’s selection as Professional of the Year

·         Current Resume of the person being nominated for Professional of the Year

·         Two (2) letters of recommendation from nominee’s colleagues, peers, supervisors, clients, or informed others who can attest to nominee’s achievements.

Completed nomination form, nominator’s letter and 2 letters of recommendation should be sent to the Chair of the Scholarship and Awards Committee at:

FSAS Scholarship Chair
1725 Art Museum Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32207

Telephone:  1-888-933-FSAS                  

E-Mail:  fsas@nefsc.org

Web Site:  www.fsas.org

DEADLINE:  Nomination form, nominator’s letter, resume & 2 letters of recommendation must be received no later than the close of business by Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

NOTE:  Winner must furnish a 5-inch by 7-inch or larger photograph suitable for reproduction.  The recipient shall bear the expense of transportation, lodging, and any meals not furnished at the school.