National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Timeline: Year 2003 – Year 2005

National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation

Concerns (NAMRC)

Timeline:Year 2003 – Year 2005

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area I – Organization Development

Project Goal Project Objectives/Outcomes

Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: Review current NAMRC committee structure and make applicable changes.

Goal 2: Revision of Publications Committee to include public relations, marketing, and internal communication (newsletter, list serve)

1.1 Devise a logical and efficient structure to make use of talents and contributions of NAMRC membership. 1.2 Allow for improved response to NAMRC mission and purpose; and improved organizational function.

2.1 Ensure NAMRC members and leaders receive timely information for decision making. 2.2 Allow for members to communicate to governance and with each other.

Presidential assignments

By-laws committee

Past President, Public Relations and Marketing Committee

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area I – Organization Development (cont’d)


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Goal 3: Identify and appoint board members to new committee assignments.

2.3 Revision of by-laws. 2.4 Identify and appoint committee members.2.5 Assess resources needed.

3.1 Make use of talents and contributions of elected board members and ensure that board members understand responsibilities. 3.2 Provide committee descriptions (new by-laws) to committee chairs and committee members. 3.3 Identify resources needed to communicate.

Presidential appointment

Presidential appointment

SMRSMR

Fall

SMR

Fall

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area 1 – Organization Development (cont’d)

Support and resources to carry out the proposed goals and objectives:

In general, the current NAMRC resources should be adequate but will need to be reassessed by each

committee (a small allocation for teleconferencing at least two times a year may be needed).

Likely impact of the proposed goals, objectives and outcomes:

The primary impact of the three proposed goals will hopefully be a positive one on how NAMRC

functions and will allow for communications between the leadership and the members. In addition, the

reorganization of the Publication Committee to include external marketing responsibilities will also

provide support to the outreach functions identified.

Roles and responsibilities of the Board Members and NAMRC membership:

The roles of the elected officers have been redefined (e.g., president-elect has specific roles and

responsibilities).

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area II – Recruitment, Membership Expansion and Involvement


Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: To increase NAMRC recruitment, membership, expansion, and involvement.

1.1 Target all professionals in rehabilitation ▪ Community Rehab Program staff▪ Social Workers ▪ National Council on Disability ▪ National Association of the Deaf▪ State Organizations for the Deaf▪ National Federation for the Blind▪ American Council for the Blind▪ Migrant Farm Workers ▪ Native American Organization (CANAR)

▪ NAMRC Board▪ State Chapters▪ NAMRC members▪ Partnership with other organizations fora “unified voice”(NAMRC’s Partnership Coalition Building Committee)

9/03 – 12/04

NAMRC Timeline: Goal II – Recruitment, Membership Expansion and Involvement (Cont’d)


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▪ VA Programs ▪ Department of Labor ▪ State Rehab Program Commissioner▪ Office of Disability Services on College campuses

2.1 Student membership recruitment ▪ Student representation on the Board of Directors▪ Establish peer mentoring programs ▪ Continue to support NAMRC scholarship▪ Reduce the cost for students to attend national conference

▪ NAMRC Board▪ State Chapters▪ NAMRC members▪ NAMRC’s Economic DevelopmentCommittee

9/03 – 12/04

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area II – Recruitment, Membership Expansion and Involvement (cont’d)


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▪ Assist students financially in NRA sponsored activities ▪ Actively involve students on NAMRC committees

3.1 Membership retention strategies ▪ Use NAMRC Newsletter as a marketing tool ▪ Create a NAMRC membership forum▪ Create a web-bank of competent NAMRC endorsed trainers on the topic of “cultural diversity”▪ Continuously update NAMRC web-site on current association issues

▪ Newsletter Editor (develop a mailing list for persons to receive complimentary copies with Board approval of the list). ▪ Membership Recruitment Committee

8/03 – On-going

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area II – Recruitment, Membership Expansion and Involvement (cont’d)


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▪ Stay focused on NAMRC’s mission, vision and purpose▪ Personally contact NAMRC member that does not renew their membership

▪ Web Master, under the direction of the NAMRC Board▪ NAMRC Board Membership▪ Membership Committee▪ State Chapters▪ Student

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area III – Increase Partnership and Build Coalitions


Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: Build relationships with other organizations and/or organizations that will promote equity and excellence in-service delivery to common constituents.

1.1 Identify divisions of national organizations, associations, and community based service providers that would most likely serve the same individuals that seek rehabilitation services. 1.2 Exchange information

1.3 Solicit participation and attendance at annual conferences. Distribute conference information to

NAMRC Board of Directors gather contact information.

Partnership Committee formulate letter describing purpose for communicationConference Planning Committee

Nov.

Jan.

Feb.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area III – Increase Partnership and Build Coalitions (cont’d)


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identified associations and organizations. 1.4 Solicit membership

1.5 Develop materials that capture the benefits of establishing mutually beneficial relationships 1.6 Aggregate common issues and concerns among national organizations, associations, and community based service providers that negatively impact the provision of equitable service delivery to people of color

Membership CommitteePartnership Committee and Board Members

Legislative Committee

Jan.

March

June

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area III – Increase Partnership and Build Coalitions (cont’d)

Likely impact of the proposed goals, objectives, and outcomes:

Increased awareness of NAMRC’s mission. Increase membership. Stronger voice on the hill. Increase

quality of service delivery. Increased knowledge of multi-cultural concerns.

Determine how each goal and objective will be evaluated to provide feedback and assessment

of progress being made toward achieving the proposed goal area:

The success and/or progress associated with each activity will be assessed and measured by the

contents of the written feedback by the responsible parties. Hence, the feedback required should

contain information related to progress or problem areas and offer alternatives.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area IV – Economic Development


Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: NAMRC generate sufficient funds on an annual basis to cover its operational cost, the annual conference, support scholarships and special initiatives, and generate a surplus for NAMRC treasury to provide financial stability which enables NAMRC to fulfill its goals and carry out its present and future programs.

Goal 2: A planned surplus equal to 10% of revenue over expenditures is built into the budget as an annual “cost” item of NAMRC.

1.2 Establish an annual budget for budget year 2004 consistent with Goal 1.

2.1 Implement the 10% surplus for budget year 2004.

Finance Committee draft budget by Oct. 2003 for Board approval.

Treasurer and Finance Committee. Include draft submitted in Oct. 03.

Oct.

Dec.

Dec.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area IV – Economic Development (cont’d)


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Goal 3: A multifaceted economic development strategy be pursued which: (a) maximizes revenues from the annual training conference, (b) expands non-conference related revenue, such as corporate sponsors, NAMRC fee-based training sessions and workshops, joint ventures with other associations,

2.2 Identify annually for Board approval potential targets for use of budget surplus.

3.1 Develop a multifaceted economic development plan for adoption by the Board. 3.2 Develop and/or expand at least one additional non-conference related revenue source.

Chairs of Finance and Economic Development Committees.

Economic Development CommitteeEconomic Development Committee

Dec.

May 1

Nov. 1



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golf and tennis tournaments, etc., and (c) annual conference represents the largest revenue for the association; therefore, efforts by NAMRC be made to expand its use of corporate sponsors, assure that at least one fundraising activity (e.g., raffle, silent auction) occurs at the annual conference.

Goal 4: NAMRC develop a booklet on its successful fund raising efforts and strategies (assure quality

4.1 Describe and publish at least two best practice strategies. 4.2 Complete initial draft of best practices document.

Economic Development Committee Economic Development

Dec. 1

July 1



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letterhead and written information to accompany sponsor solicitation), as a resource to NAMRC members.

Goal 5: Economic development established as an annual committee activity to provide focus and an annual planning strategy.

5.1 Economic Development Committee consists of at least three members in addition to NAMRC Treasurer.

Committee

Economic Development Committee and NAMRC Treasurer.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area V – Professional Development


Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: Develop directory of multicultural experts (educators and practitioners) in rehabilitation counseling, program and service delivery.

1.1 Idenfify 25 experts (literature review, recommendations, referrals, newsletters). 1.2 Contact identified experts by telephone, divide list among members, develop conversation information. 1.3 Develop form for collecting information, committee members. 1.4 Send the request/invitation in writing along with the developed information form (request picture). 1.5 Develop first draft of narratives.

Chair and committee members.

Chair and committee members

Chair

Aug.

9/1 – 11/30 9/1 – 11/30

12/1 - 30

NAMRC Timeline: Professional Development (cont’d)


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1.6 Send drafts to be reviewed by identified experts. 1.7 Finalize the narrative with picture. 1.8 Develop first draft, get estimated cost for the directory, select printer with cost estimate. 1.9 Final copy of directory reviewed; go to the printer, committee members, July 1 with time frame negotiated with printer (Chair). 1.10 Begin revisions and updates. 1.11 Publish revised directory, based on above note time frame.

Committee members

Committee members



Jan. - March

May - June

July 1

Jan. – April April – May

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area V – Professional Development (cont’d)


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Goal 2: Develop a mentoring program for rehabilitation

Outcome: Use directory to promote cultural competency issues, inclusion in curriculum addressing racial/ethnic, and other diverse characteristics of individuals of color with disabilities.

It is planned that the directory will be available for the Annual Conference, July 2004. A condensed version will be put on the website after Year 1.

2.1 Identify mentoring models for consideration by NAMRC based on goals of


Aug. * See note



Persons Responsible

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professionals (e.g., practitioners, academicians, students, administrators).

project (make inquiries of members and/or other organizations, AMCD, for similar program). 2.2 Consider/select use of one or combination of mentoring approaches (i.e., one, blended, hybrid, or modular).2.3 Establish guidelines for determining number of and selection process (number of students, professionals, etc).2.4 Place notice in NAMRC Newsletter regarding mentoring project and invite/solicit participants (mentors and mentorees)



Chair and Newsletter Editor

Sept. 1 – Nov. 30

Dec. 1 – Jan 15

Feb.



Persons Responsible

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2.5 Establish protocol for mentor/mentoree contact (provide contact information and brief bios of mentors and mentorees). 2.6 Establish goal for mentor/mentoree meeting at annual conference, with a minimum of one time monthly prior to conference.

Outcome:Development and implementation of a program designed to assist in the career development, growth and personal advancement of identified students and rehabilitation

Committee members


March – April

May – June –July



Persons Responsible

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professionals to address the issue of qualified, racially diverse future leaders and professionals in the field.

It is intended that the mentoring program will be beneficial in helping the mentorees to learn new skills, clarify values and ultimately aid in the individuals in the program and Association in advancement.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area V – Professional Development (cont'd)

* See Note: Year 2005 – For Year 3, new mentors/mentorees would be added to the program for a minimum of 5 – 10 new mentor/mentored groups would be established each year.


NAMRC has adequate support and resources to carry out proposed four components outlined in the

professional goal area. Developing flexible timeline and committee member’s assignments, creating a

line item in the association’s annual budget will assure the success and contribution of the identified

activities. In addition, NAMRC’s commitment to partnerships and fund development will provide other

means of support; however, the committee will need to make appropriate matches among activities,

timeline, and partnerships.


See outcomes for component areas outlined under the Professional Development goal area.



According to NAMRC’s by-laws, other than the process of amending the by-laws, electingprocess and other by-laws activities, power is entrusted in the Board of the Association. Thepast president is assigned to oversee the operation of the Professional Development Committee, with a Board member serving a two-year term chairperson position, and

committee member will become the Association’s membership at large. Input will be collected from the members and several opportunities for feedback and evaluations will be conducted.


of progress being made toward achieving the proposed goal.

The timeline provides dates that coincide with actions/activities that should occur and the person(s) responsible for those activities. Date(s) for reporting back to the Board will allow the Board to assess how the processes under each of the goal area are coming along.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area V – Advocacy and Education


Persons Responsible

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Goal 1: To inform NAMRC members of the latest issues relative to racial and ethnic minorities with disabilities.

1.1 Put information in NAMRC Newsletter. 1.2 Continue the annual NAMRC Conference to inform membership.1.3 Web site updates at least cone a month.1.4 Work closely with Legislative and Professional Development Committees.

On-going

On-going

On-going

NAMRC Timeline: Advocacy and Education (cont’d)

Identify the potential contribution of the proposed services/activities:

The activities listed under 1 can expand and achieve the mission of NAMRC because multicultural issues, multicultural awareness, and education are the primary goal of

NAMRC. We can envision new links on the NAMRC web site to house research from many NAMRC

and non-NAMRC members, if appropriate. Based on the comments received from the annual conference and solicitation from the newsletter, provide particular sessions based on the feedback to assist NAMRC in expanding its outreach and educational efforts to the membership that can be quantified (e.g., number of new members recruited from

different diverse backgrounds).


NAMRC has adequate support and resources to carry out the proposed goals. Many of the proposed activities are already in place by NAMRC; however, as NAMRC considers

moving forward with removing itself from NRA, resource development will need to be considered

at a different level.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area VI – Advocacy and Education (cont’d)


The likely impact could be: (1) more presentations at the annual conference dealing with particular

issues that the NAMRC membership would like to address, (2) more information on the web page to

assist with the educational process of NAMRC membership, (3) more activity advocacy reaching

NAMRC membership, and (4) increased membership from other diverse groups.


Because of the many linkages involve NAMRC Board members/chairs, it will be important to contact,

for example, the editor of the newsletter for information that members would like to include. In addition,

if information needed to be put on the NAMRC web site, the person on the NAMRC Board responsible

for maintaining the web site could be contacted and sent the information to upload on the website. The

NAMRC Board could: (1) assist with getting information into membership outlets (e.g., newsletter and

conference evaluation), and (2) assist with developing questions to solicit information relative to

Advocacy and Education.

NAMRC Timeline: Goal Area VI – Advocacy and Education (cont’d)


of progress being made toward achieving the proposed goal areas:

Getting input from NAMRC Board, (2) Getting input from the membership via the newsletter, and

(3) Getting input from the membership via the conference evaluation form.

Documents

National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Timeline: Year 2003 – Year 2005