DECEMBER 2019

GENERAL MEETING INFO

Monthly CalendarDECEMBER 11, 11:30 A.M. ASSOCIATION MEETINGPalms of Largo - CYPRESS PALMS Bldg., 400 Lake Avenue NE, LargoJoin us as we install our new Board Members and enjoysome Holiday Cheer!

NETWORKING BREAKFAST - NO MEETINGS IN DEC

BOARD MEETING - NO MEETING IN DEC DUE TOTHE BOARD’S DECEMBER RETREAT

PLEASE RSVP TO ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

P.O. Box 1826

Pinellas Park, FL 33780

(517) 256-0403

Info@GuardianAssociation.org

www.GuardianAssociation.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ INSTALLATIONAND EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS HOLIDAY PARTY

MEMBERSHIP DUESA friendly reminder that Membership renewals are due. Please check your profile on our

website for accuracy and to see if your Membership is up-to-date.

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The Board of Directors’ election is now complete and we’d like you to joinus at the installation ceremony for our 2020 Board members. Once again,Steve Hitchcock, Esq. has graciously agreed to perform the ceremony at our

General Member Meeting, Wednesday, December 11th, 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Palms of Largo,Cypress Palms Bldg., 400 Lake Avenue NE, Largo. For an introduction to our new Board Members,please see page 2.

After the ceremony, please stay and help us Celebrate the Season with adult beverages, giftdrawings and a special holiday feast graciously prepared by the Palms of Largo. We are askingthat all atttendees bring items for our Association’s Everyday Essentials Drive to help needy seniorsin our local community. You will find a helpful list of suggested items on page 3 or feelfree to help by providing a gift card.

Seating is limited for this gathering so be sure to RSVP at our GAPC websiteWe look forward to seeing you at Cypress Palms on December 11th.

We have new members! THERESA PUTNAM

Patrick ManorAMANDA CAMACHO

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ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS

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

https://facebook.com/GuardianAssociationPinellas

Thank you to our members who haveserved this year on our Board ofDirectors. We’d like to especially thankthose members whose term has come toan end. Your dedication and faithfulnesshas been a tremendous value to ourassociation.

Our newly elected Board will beinstalled at our December meeting,followed by a December Retreat. At thattime, Committee Chairs, Officer positionsand important plans for the future willbe determined. We look forward withanticipation to the upcoming new yearwith fresh ideas for the advancement ofour organization.

We ask that YOU would please considerworking on one of the Committees in thenew year. Each Committee member bringsunique talents and experiences thatwork to make us all better resulting inenhancing our ability to serve thoseneeding a Professional Guardian. Oncethe Committee Chairs have been decided,please reach out to the new Chair ofthat Committee or please feel free toemail the GAPC at:

Info@GuardianAssociation.org

Thank You to Our 2019 Board of Directors

Lori Clark,Professional Guardian

Join us in welcoming the new members of our

2020 GAPC Board of Directors...

Eileen Dugan, Professional Guardian

Aubrey Posey, Esq.

Irene Rausch, MA, NMGNational Master Guardian

Teri St. Hilaire,Professional Guardian

We’re glad to have you join us.

EverydayEssentials

EverydayEssentials

Shampoo • Hairbrush • Combs • SoapToothbrush • Toothpaste • Incontinence ProductsBody Wash • Nail Polish • Nail Polish Remover

Tissues • Lotion • Aftershave • Cotton BallsCosmetics (powder, blush, lipstick) • Costume Jewelry

Greeting Cards (with stamp included on envelope)

Gift Cards are always welcome as well

Please donate new, unopened items.

If you know of a senior in need of Everyday Essentials,

please email: eegapc@gmail.com.

In the Spirit of the Season, we are asking those attending theGAPC Holiday Party to bring items for needy seniors.

Items needed include, but are not limited to the following:

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SILVER SPONSORThe GAPC members and Board of Directorswould like to offer our sincere appreciationto the staff of The Palms of Largo forproviding outstanding lunches and the useof your beautiful facilities all year long.Thank you for all you do to make ourmonthly gatherings comfortable and inviting.

There will be noNetworking Breakfast

Meetingin December.

Enjoy your Holidays!

Remember!

Division of Inspector GeneralOffice of Ken Burke

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

HOW TO CONTACT US:If we can be of assistance, please call:Division of Inspector General, PIU ....... 727-464-8371Division of Inspector General, Fax .......... 727-464-8386Probate Court Records ........................ 727-464-3321 Guardianship Hotline ......... 727-45FRAUD (453-7283)

As always, please contact the clerkif we can be of any further assistanceby phone: 727-464-3321 or email:

Probate@mypinellasclerk.org.

Information and Updates related to the OPPG, The Honorable Richard Prudom,Secretary, Department of Elder Affairs, State of FloridaProfessional Guardian’s Panel, H. Leonard Burke, Irene Rausch, and Barbara Reiser,Professional GuardiansGuardians Duties with Restoration of Rights, The Honorable Pamela A.M. Campbell,Circuit Court Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit Court, The Honorable Margaret W. Hudson, CircuitCourt Judge, 7th Judicial Circuit Court, and The Honorable Mark A. Speiser, Senior CircuitCourt Judge, 17th Judicial Circuit Court, and Enrique Zamora, Esq.Family Conflicts, Socialization vs. Isolation, Right of Association, Teresa F. Parnell,Psy.D, Heather Kirson, Esq., and Theresa L. Barton, Professional GuardianDo Not Resuscitate, Pre-Paid Burials, and Cremains, David A. Levine, M.D., C.M.D.,Heather Kirson, Esq., and Stacy Adams, Licensed Funeral Director and EmbalmerPsychotropic Medications with the Elderly, David A. Levine, M.D., C.M.D. Investigation Specific Updates, Anthony Palmieri, Deputy Inspector General and ChiefGuardianship Investigator

Compassion Fatigue and Vicarious Trauma, John Lesko, JD,Outreach Specialist, Florida Lawyers AssistanceGuardian Prosecution, Investigation Techniques, and Strategies,Eric Justin Lipton, Esq., Assistant State Attorney, Helen V. Thompson,Forensic Paralegal, and Jim Lenas, Investigator, Office of BernieMcCabe, State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Pinellas andPasco Counties).The Clerk’s Panel, The Honorable Ken Burke, CPA, and theHonorable Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA

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The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the OPPGand the Florida Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptrollers established theStatewide Investigative Alliance (SIA). The purpose of the SIA is to conductinvestigations of allegations against public and professional guardiansreferred by the OPPG.

On October 29 and 30, 2019, the Pinellas County Clerk and Comptroller’s, Division ofInspector General hosted the SIA’s 3rd Annual Training Symposium in Pinellas County. The SIAprovided an opportunity for the SIA’s Inspectors General, Investigators, OPPG managementand staff, Probate Judges, and others to network, train, and discuss guardianship concernsand issues. The topics discussed included:

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