The NARL Board meets monthly via teleconference to plan and conduct Association Business.
Plans for this year include planning pre-conference leadership training during the NRA National Training Conference in Salt Lake City Marriott, Utah (Oct. 12-16, 2011. Support to NARL State Units through membership efforts and the availability of Training Grants. Continued publishing of the Journal of Rehabilitation Administration. Articles and information published in Contemporary Rehab.. Continuation of the NARL Awards program including the Lorenze Award which presents a monetary award to a graduate student in Rehabilitation Administration. Holding annual elections and representation of the Association (NARL) on the NRA Board of Directors. Updating and redesigning the NARL web site is another goal of the Board this year.
For specifics related to NARL Board activities check out the Board page above for minutes and other information.
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NARL Announces the 2011 Grants for Leadership Development
by: Dr. Ralph N. Pacinelli
NARL is pleased to announce its 2010 cash grants for leadership and professional development. Grants are awarded annually to NARL state and regional chapters in two categories: (1) Operations – supports functions basic to the survival of the chapter such as phone, postage, printing, etc., and (2) Professional Programming – supports professional development activities such as conference expenses, speaker fees, AV equipment rental, etc. Approved applications can earn up to $250.00 in support of Operations or Professional activities. The Grants Application Packet is available via the menu choice above or at http://prosites-nraa.homestead.com/NARLGrants.html. Next, double click on NARL_Grant.doc. Completed applications may be submitted at anytime during the calendar year to Eleanor Williams, NARL president, at the address revealed in the application packet. Questions should be sent to Dr. Ralph N. Pacinelli, Grants Committee Chair at www.rpacinelli@verizon.net.
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NARL 2011 Election Results are now official!!!!
Those elected are:
President Elect:Lori Bruch
Treasurer:Adrian Johnson
NRA Board Rep: David Beach
Board Member:Ralph Pacinelli
Board Member:Vacant
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It is widely accepted that the practices and skills of leadership, supervision, and administration of rehabilitation process are vitally related to that process. The National Association for Rehabilitation Leadership has been organized to develop, improve and strengthen practices and skills in both public and private rehabilitation organizations.
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Awards
NARL is seeking nominations for annual awards. Many outstanding leaders in NRA and the field of vocational rehabilition have received a NARL award. Consider nominating a deserving colleague to join this prestigious group!!!
NARL Board Member, Dr. David T. Beach is a LEADER!
By Janet D. Fiore, President
The National Association for Rehabilitation Leadership
As President of the Leadership division for the National Rehabilitation Association, I'm pleased to support our NARL board member Dr. David Beach in his run for President-Elect of NRA.
During David's 14 years as a member of our National Association, he's served in leadership roles on a state, regional and national level. An active NARL board member, David current serve as the Southeast Region representative to NARL, and the NARL Representative to NRA Board where he has become very familiar with the current needs of NRA. David is also Past-President and Legislative Chair for the Kentucky Rehabilitation Association. He states that "If elected, I intend to work diligently to continue stabilization of the NRA financial situation, maintaining and expanding services to members, and exploring collaborative opportunities with other organizations to advance the field of rehabilitation and the professionals dedicating their lives to serving persons with disabilities." Dr. David Beach is Program Administrator for the Program Planning and Development Branch of the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Counseling Graduate Program, University of Kentucky.
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A Professional Division of the National Rehabilitation Associaition
Congratulations to the elected NARL Board Members and thanks for your service!!!!
Narl's own David Beach is Elected:
NRA President-Elect!!!!!!!
Another NARL Leader offering their skills, abilities, and talents is elected to a National Leadership Position. Check out the endorsement by NARL's President, Janet Fiore, below and to the left.
NARL Leaders, Janet Fiore (left), NARL President, and Doris Illies (right), NARL Board Member support NRA's "Count Us In Campaign" during NRA's annual conference in Salt Lake City. How could you turn these two down!?
NARL's Pre Conference Training, "Leadership in A Changing Economy" a Success!!!
NRA's President Sara Sundeen, (left) and NARL's President, Janet Fiore (right) discuss a point on Leadership during NARL's Pre Conference training.
Russ Thelin, CRC, Division Director, Utah Rehabilitation Services Director leads NARL in an inspirational discussion on Leadership during his presentation!
Lori Bruch
