Society of Indian Psychologists Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2007
Council of Elders
1. The meeting was called to order
2. The President gave a report. Discussed new website.
3. Minutes were read and approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report:
Total Membership: $2265.00
Total Gifts: $2160.00
Total Revenue: $4425.00
Total Expenses: $2050.46
4. Committee Reports
a.
Regarding gambling: SIPs will accept gambling funds (majority rule). Carolyn
Barcus reminded that only members of SIP should be voting members.
b. There were six positive responses to accept gaming monies and possibly jackets,
blankets, etc.
c.
The Council of Elders suggested changes to “by laws” to add observer/member for
APA
d. A report was read on behalf of Doug McDonald, Political APA Governance
Committee – SIPs still not a full member, just an observer. Can’t vote but we can
speak
e.
Brian McNeil discussed mascot issue. Committee was appointed to discuss further.
f.
Discussion of a newsletter to list what SIP members are doing in practice/research.
Pam Deters agreed to develop a newsletter.
g. There was discussion about creating a SIP Membership Card.
h. Discussed the Web Page – BJ Boyd no longer the administrator. Antonio Arce agreed
to be new web admininstrator.
i.
Jeff King is now the President of First Nation Behavioral Health Association.
j.
Discussed Membership. Talked about doing a tier status for the amount of money you
pay for membership.
Div 18, Psychologists in Indian Country gave a report.
Joe Trimble will donate money from his next book sale to SIP.
Antone Arce new web administrator
5. Voting for President Elect and Secretary
Present President: John Perrigoy, Ph.D.
President Elect: Mark Daniels, Ph.D.
President Elect Nominations: Jackie Grey, Carolyn Morris, & Pam Deters (Pam
Deters elected)
Secretary: Joseph Amador, M.S.
Secretary Elect Nominations: Jackie Grey, Brian McNeil, Jami Bartgis, (Jami Bartgis
elected).
6. New Business
a.
Discussed the Treasurer positions. Pat Alexander’s position questioned by board
members at large. Pat agrees to continue as treasurer until someone else volunteers
for the position.
b. SIP Meetings need to be more respectful. We need to follow Robert’s Rules and
document; what the topic is, what was said, and what the outcome of the vote is.
Maybe have committees/sub-committees
c.
SIPs need monies to attend conferences and Council of Representatives
d. Discussed letting vendors come to the convention. SIP members voted against
having vendors come.
7. Discussed SIP liaisons to other groups. Agreed to have a liaison to Council of National
Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI).
Meeting Adjourned.
