SIP Minutes, 2009 June 29

Society of Indian Psychologists 
Business Meeting 
June 29, 2009 
Called to Order: 
The meeting was called to order by President Mark Daniels. 
Minutes: 
The minutes of last year’s meeting were provided by Jamie Bargis, Secretary and 
read by Acting Secretary Jacque Gray. 
 
 
Motion to Approve as Read: John Peregoy 
 
 
Second the Motion:  
Gayle Morse 
 
 
Passed Unanimously 
Presidential Update: Mark Daniels presented an update of the year including thanking Carolyn 
Barcus and the Utah State students, faculty, and others who organize and support the retreat 
and conference each year.   He also reported on funding from Goddard College, Division 18: 
Psychologists in Public Service Section for Psychologists in Indian Country, and Division 45: 
Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues.  President Daniels participated in 
the installation of the Division 45 President Beth Boyd, a Native Psychologist from South 
Dakota, during the APA Convention.  He reported the Leadership Development Institute of CN 
PAA EMI APA. 
Reports: 
 
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was given by Patricia Alexander indicating 
 
 
Receipts for 2008-2009 
 
$4,585.00 
 
 
Expenses for 2008-2009 
 
  1,809.77 
 
 
Net for 2008-2009 
 
 
  2,775.23 
 
 
 
Balance Forward from last year 
$9,132.91 
 
 
 
Total as of June 29, 2009 
 
$11,908.14 
With $2,270 designated for scholarships leaving a balance of $9,638.14 for the 
organization. 
 
 
 
Joseph Trimble offered half the royalties from his next book to SIP.  He also indicated all 
the authors of another book have agreed to donate the royalties to their individual 
minority organizations.  Dr. Trimble encouraged anyone else writing books or materials 
to consider making similar donations. 
 
 
Student Representatives Report:  Student Representative Melissa Tehee reported there 
were only 25 of the 200 t-shirts SIP purchased left for purchase.  Student Representative 
Kyle Hill reported that a student representative from APAGS contacted him about 
including SIP students in their activities. 
CNPAA EMI APA Observer/Council Representative Report: Pam Deters, President-Elect, 
provided the report that the APA Committee supported giving voting seats to the 
minority organizations, but the bylaws vote needed to pass by 67% and failed by about 
60 votes.  It has been advised that the bylaws change not be submitted again until there 
is certainty that it will pass.  In the mean time there are three suggestions: 1) Having a 
mindful approach to discussions about the change; 2) wider publicity in the Monitor; 
and 3) Continue the positions of Observers until the bylaw passes. 
 
After the SIP meeting, Joseph Trimble passed along an e-mail from Doug McDonald and 
is reported below: 
“Toksa SIP Brothers and Sisters 
I regret having to miss the gathering this year.  I, too, am obligated to some family issues. 
My report regarding the status of our relationship with APA, and in particular to the Council of 
Representatives (COR) won 't take long, and unfortunately most of the news is not encouraging.  
As many of you know, COR voted to again send out a proposed change to APA's Bylaws that 
would've allowed for "upgrading" the Observer status of the four ethnic minority psychological 
associations to Full (i.e. voting) status.  As you will recall, efforts toward this end the year before 
saw the motion garner around 62% favorable votes, as it needed 66.  By the narrowest (and 
most frustrating) of margins (less than a point), it was again not successful this past year. 
So, the most relevant questions is - and has been - "What Now?!"  After extensive consultation 
with our allies within the APA staff, as well as Division 45, and the many ethnic minority 
psychologists who're just as disgusted and shocked as we are, the decision was made to 
basically "lay low" for a year, fearing that charging back in with another resolution would 
only  serve to irritate some factions of the APA membership whose help we will ultimately 
need.  In addition, APA President James Bray has commissioned a task force to research what 
has happened, and to identify the sources of resistance to the cultural diversification of COR. 
At the meetings in August, the COR will vote on whether or not to continue having us as 
Observers.  The original resolution establishing us actually runs out soon, so we will see how 
that transpires. 
 Although it has been a frustrating year, I remain optimistic and resolute in pursuit of this goal.  I 
still believe in it and until/unless I hear different, you have all charged me with the task of 
"finishing the job". I'll do everything I can to do exactly that. 
My love and best wishes to you all 
Mitakuye Oyasin 
Doug” 
 
Old Business: The update of the website and transfer to the new website was discussed with 
Margaret Lubke requesting that information be sent to her and she will put it up on the 
website.  The new web address is: www.aiansip.org   It was requested that the old website be 
taken down and the new one be one of the top choices that comes up on searches for “Indian 
Psychologists.” 
New Business: 
Local SIP Chapters:  Jacque Gray and Kyle Hill from the University of North Dakota 
(UND) submitted a proposal for having local SIP chapters.  This proposal would increase 
SIP visibility, increase activities between annual meetings, increase membership, and 
broaden SIP’s reach.  As a student organization it would also allow students at colleges 
and universities to apply for funding to attend the conference and raise money for travel 
to the conference.  Discussion with the Executive Council resulted in a recommendation 
that Jacque Gray and UND students work with Patricia Alexander and OSU students to 
develop an application process to bring to the Executive Council that would include the 
proposed chapter’s mission, bylaws, recommendation for the advisor (a SIP member), 
and support letter from the institution (Dean, Vice-President, President).  The Executive 
Council approved the University of North Dakota to operate as a pilot site for the next 
year to work out the application process and submit for addition to the bylaws for 
review in March 2010 to meet the deadline for review before a vote at next year’s 
meeting. 
It was suggested that a Student Facebook Committee be appointed to address 
development of a Facebook page for SIP or Facebook page for each chapter. Kyle Hill 
will chair the committee, Julii Green, Ken Chiancone, and Meaghan Johansen were also 
appointed to report to the President by August 1, 2009.  Melodi Wynne brought up that 
somehow Native Hawaiians and Samoans need to be included in SIP.  Mark Daniels 
brought forth the discussion of changing the name of SIP.  It was decided the discussion 
of how to handle this inclusion of Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Samoans should 
be conducted on the listserv. 
Finance Committee: Mark Daniels appointed an ad hoc committee for the next year to 
address development of a Finance Committee.  Steve James will Chair the committee 
and Patricia Alexander and John Peregoy will also serve on the committee.  This 
committee will look at the financing for SIP and make a recommendation to the 
Executive Council by March 2010 for review by the membership in time for a vote at 
next year’s meeting for a bylaws change allowing for a Standing Finance Committee to 
be appointed. 
Division 12, Section 6 (Clinical Psychology, Ethinic Minority Psychology): Melinda 
Garcia reported that Division 12, Section 6 has requested a Native nominee to Chair 
Section 6 (Ethnic Minority Psychology).  The Section tries to rotate the leadership 
through the various ethnic minorities each year having a different ethnicity as Chair.  
Melinda will send and e-mail on the list asking for people willing to serve.  It must be a 
Clinical Psychologist. 
Elections: 
 
President-Elect: 
Jacque Gray was nominated by Guy Bateman.  Gayle Morse seconded the 
nomination.  Jacque accepted the nomination. 
 
 
Nancy Moon was nominated by Melissa Tehee, but declined the nomination. 
 
 
Carolyn Morris was nominated by Melinda Garcia, but declined the nomination. 
 
 
With no other nominations, Jacque Gray was elected unanimously. 
 
Secretary: 
Tamera Newcomb was nominated by Patricia Alexander and the nomination was 
seconded by Pam Deters. 
Blanche Friday was nominated by Jacque Gray and the nomination was seconded 
by Pam Deters. 
Julii Green was nominated and declined the nomination. 
Lorraine Emmanuel was not accepted as a nominee since no one had checked 
with her in advance. 
Tamera Newcomb was elected Secretary. 
Installation of President:  Pam Deters was installed as the new President.   
Honoring Past-President:  Mark Daniels was honored with a Pendleton blanket as the outgoing 
president.  Dan and Becky Foster were unavailable due to the late 
hour for an honor song. 
Meeting was Adjourned. 
 
Respectfully Submitted, 
 
 
Jacque Gray, Acting Secretary