Society of Indian Psychologists Presidential Trio Meeting Notes
August 13, 2021
A Zoom meeting with the Presidential Trio of the Society of Indian Psychologists was held on Friday,
August 13, 2021. The meeting convened at approximately 3:35pm (EST).
Members in attendance: Joe Gone, Iva GreyWolf, BJ Boyd, Royleen Ross, and Jill Fish
Items for discussion:
1)
APA Listening session review
a.
Background regarding general apology to BIPOC groups
b.
Janet Helms consulting firm, 15 listening sessions, 90m minutes long
c.
Approximately 14 people (SIP or affiliates) in attendance
d.
The consultants were provided with a lot of important information
e.
Four different questions asked
2)
EMPAs, meetings, projects
a.
APA Ethics review
b.
Nellie Tran (AAPA), chair CNPAAEMI meetings
i.
Last minute requests of EMPAs
ii.
Consultation without compensation
iii.
Request for adequate notice and paying consultants for expertise
iv.
Take to CNPAAEMI to create a new norm
c.
EMPAs repeat same message without any modification
d.
Requests for action no longer interested in engaging
3)
SIP priorities
a.
Over time triage and prioritize inquiries
b.
Responsiveness; reactive vs proactive
c.
Presidential duties (EC, SIP Conference, Elections, Membership, APA
Convention, CNPAAEMI, Awards, LDI, Website)
i.
Coordinating/managing conference
ii.
Elections
iii.
Membership issues
iv.
APA Convention
v.
CNPAAEMI – org of EMPAs (remove “M”)
1.
BJ attend meetings with Iva
2.
Ensure Amena-Psi become part of CEMA but budgetary issues
3.
Scholarship with ABPsi
vi.
LDI – funding thru CNPAAEMI for LDI
1.
Take to EC for filling role
vii.
Awards
viii.
Website
ix.
Mentorship program
1.
Discussion on member driven initiatives
2.
Denise Newman resigned before convention; Stephanie Miller successor
4)
Council of Elders/Bylaws Committee/Extended EC
a.
Bylaws committee members: Becky, Doug, Dan, Carolyn Barcus, Carolyn Morris
b.
Council of Elders consists of past presidents & holds a lot of weight
c.
Trio can override COE, but unlikely due to cultural thread
d.
Process of indigenizing the bylaws: Trio, EC, membership
e.
Communication dynamics within bylaws committee
5)
Treasurer position/IT position/CNPAAEMI LDI position
a.
EC appoints open officer position
b.
John Gonzalez; propose for treasurer to EC next week
c.
Royleen Ross; propose for LDI to EC for next week
d.
Seek IT company references and pay for services; ask EC to determine realistic budget
e.
Buffalo Nickel CreTIVE.COM - https://www.buffalonickelcreative.com/services/
6)
Managing SIP referrals
a.
Delegate tasks
i.
Terry Cross film
ii.
Beth Rom-Rymer request by Jacque; SIP standing decision not to endorse
candidates or organizations
iii.
Chris Wall put in contact with Statement response team
iv.
Kee Straits – survey on listserv – UNM Research Ethics working with Indians
7)
SIP 50th Anniversary
a.
Art Blume – founded in 1971
b.
Loy Ryan first president
c.
November – Native American Heritage Month
8)
Miscellaneous
a.
Circle of Support - Skip 3rd Friday of month and reschedule to Thursday
TASK LIST:
Joe –Kee Straits’ request; Jacque Gray’s request
Iva – Loye Ryan years of presidency
Royleen – Resend APA email for listening session; EC emails to Trio
EC Agenda
Treasurer/LDI/IT company/Mentorship chair changeover
EC norms
Indigenizing bylaws update
Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:01 PM (EST)
