Monthly News & Updates
NASW-MO Board Member
Testifies on Veterans Issues
Pictured: Jonathan Jedlow, Rep. Dave Griffith (R-Jefferson City), Rep. Mike Stephens (R-Bolivar), Rep. Lane Roberts (R-Joplin), Rep Robert Sauls (D-Independence).
Jefferson City. On September 14th, NASW-MO board member Jonathan Jedlow MSW, LCSW (Unit-C Rep.) testified before the House Interim Committee on Veterans Mental Health and Suicide in Jefferson City at the Capitol. Jedlow, who works at Welcome Home, a veteran’s service agency in Columbia, provided reasoned, prepared testimony that included informing legislators on the education and ethics of social workers and mental health and substance use disorders in the veteran population. He then provided specific recommendations for improving services to veterans in Missouri. NASW-MO’s lobbyist, Jessica Petrie-Thelemaque supported Jedlow in the logistics of going to the Capitol for testimony.
Greetings from the State
Committee for Social Workers
Kathy Miller, LCSW Chair, Committee for Social Workers
As chair of the Committee, I would like to take this time to introduce you to the Committee members. If you are interested in serving on the Committee, you are encouraged to contact NASW-MO Chapter and/or the Boards and Commissions office within the Office of the Governor https://boards.mo.gov/UserPages/Home.aspx.
What is Delegate Assembly?
Heather Bradley-Geary, MSW Chair, 2023 Delegate Assembly Planning Task Force
The Delegate Assembly is NASW’s representative, decision-making body through which NASW members set organizational policy, establish program priority goals, and develop a collective stance on public and professional issues.
The Delegate Assembly Planning Task Force (DAPTF) is responsible for developing guidelines for conducting the work of the Assembly.
On October 6
th, I will have been with NASW-MO for four months, and they have been exciting and energizing. We’re focusing on
engagement and relaunching our newsletter is part of this work.
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