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1898-1998 100 Years of Professional Social Work Centennial Calendar Special Sections - Centennial Calendar
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1898-1998 100 Years of Professional Social Work Centennial Calendar Special Sections - Centennial Calendar
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The Centennial Calendar provides a wealth of information. Need a good program idea, speaker or want to network with other social work organizations? Scan the calendar for an idea!
Thanks to all of you for joining this yearlong celebration of 100 Years of Professional Social Work!
Cheryl K. Simpson-Whitaker, MSW
Centennial Coordinator - NASW
State of Connecticut General
Assembly
"Official Citation and Sincerest Congratulations" in recognition of 100
Years of Professional Social Work
State of Georgia Proclamation
by Governor Zell Miller
"March as Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Proclamation by His Excellency Governor Argeo Paul Cellucci
"March is Social Workers Month"
State of Michigan Proclamation
by Governor Engler
"March as Professional Social Work Month"
Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan issues proclamation in honor of the Centennial of Professional Social Work
State of Nebraska Proclamation by
Governor Nelson
"Celebrating 100 Years of Social Work"
State of New Hampshire
Proclamation by Her Excellency Jeanne Shaheen, Governor
"March as Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
State of New York Proclamation
by Governor George Pataki
"Celebrating 100 Years of Social Work"
State of North Carolina
Proclamation by Governor James B. Hunt
"March is Professional Social Work Month"
Ohio State, City of Cleveland,
Resolution of Recognition by Council President J. Westbrook
"Professional Social Workers - Social Work Centennial Month"
Ohio State, Cuyahoga County
Board of County Commissioners Resolution
"March 1998 Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
Ohio State 11th
District U.S. House of Representatives Tribute to Social Workers by Louis Stokes, Member
of Congress
"For your dedication and commitment to all humankind."
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
House of Representatives Citation by Speaker of the House Matthew Ryan
"March – Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Senate Resolution
"March, 1998 – Professional Social Work Month"
State of South Carolina
Proclamation by Governor David M. Beasley
"March is Professional Social Work Month - Urging all citizens to recognize
the important role social work professionals play in the well-being and growth of our
state."
State of Tennessee House of
Representatives, with the Senate Concurring
"March 1998 Professional Social Work Centennial Month in recognition of the
one-hundredth anniversary of the social work profession and in celebration of all the good
works performed by the honorable social work professionals in our state and nation."
State of Texas Governor George W.
Bush Proclamation
"1998 - Year of Professional Social Work"
U.S. Virgin Islands
Proclamation by Governor Roy L. Schneider and Lt. Governor Kenneth E. Mapp
March 1998 is "Social Workers Month"
State of Wisconsin Proclamation
by Governor Tommy G. Thompson
"March 1998 Professional Social Work Month"
Wisconsin State, City of
Milwaukee Proclamation by Mayor John O. Norquist
"March, 1998 Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
Wisconsin County of Dane
Proclamation by Kathleen M. Falk, Dane County Executive
"March, 1998 Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
Wisconsin State, City of
Madison Proclamation by Mayor Susan J.M. Bauman
"March, 1998 Professional Social Work Centennial Month"
The Department of Social Work Ulyanovsk State University, Russia, is interested in mutual contacts and cooperation with scientists and practical workers in the sphere of social work. You may reach Nataly at:
Nataly B. Shmeleva, Head of the Department of Social Work, Ulyanovsk State University, L. Tolstoy st. 42 Ulyanovsk, Russia acma@portal.infocom.ru.
Massachusetts Chapter, Boston – "Celebrating 100 Years of Professional Social Work 1898 – 1998"
Pennsylvania Chapter, Monroeville – "1898 – 1998 Celebrating America’s Real Heroes PA NASW 1998 Conference Station Monroeville, PA 15146 March 20, 1998"
Florida Chapter has Bags and Buttons!
Louisiana Chapter has T-Shirts!
Michigan Chapter has keepsake keyrings, custom collar t-shirts, cloisonné lapel pins and buttons!
New Jersey Chapter has classy lapel pins!
Massachusetts Chapter has NASW Centennial Tote Bags. $5 each!
Trexco has a special line of centennial items!
(See Friends section of the Website.)
August 1997 - December 31, 1998. NASW/Indiana Chapter has added the words, "100 Years of Professional Social Work" to its postage meter.
December 1997. NASW/Michigan "Letter to the Editor" published in ASAE Association Management Magazine. The letter provided the magazine’s national readership with a social work history lesson after a previous issue inadvertently referred to the Jane Addams Hull House as just a "nonprofit social service agency in Chicago."
January 29, 1998. NASW/West Virginia Chapter co-sponsors Centennial Kick-Off Reception, Marriott - Charleston, WV with West Virginia University School of Social Work and the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners. For details, contact: Sam Hickman, West Virginia Chapter, NASW (304) 343-6141.
February 11, 1998. NASW/Alabama West Unit celebrates Social Work Day 1998 "Heroism is a "Doing thing’" with full day of continuing education and awards luncheon. For details, contact the Chapter office.
February 17, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit - Los Angeles Legislative Day Conference.
February 17, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit - Los Angeles Legislative Day Conference.
February 25 - 27, 1998. NASW/New Mexico Chapter 18th Annual Conference Social Work: Reclaiming Our Heritage in Today’s World. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. For details, contact NASW/NM Chapter Office: (505) 247-2336.
February 27, 1998. NASW Alabama Chapter Celebrate Social Workers – Real American Heroes honoring local heroes in a reception at the Governor’s House Hotel in Montgomery.
March 1998. The MCI Center (coliseum) in Washington, DC will run the following message during half time in the month of March: "Happy 100th Birthday Social Work Profession!". For contact Shandi at NASW Public Affairs 1-800-638-8799.
March, 1998. NASW/Michigan Chapter communication project in honor of the Centennial of the Professional Social Work: "A Salute to Social Workers " (including 8 NASW leaders) in the Metropolitan Woman Magazine - 3 March issues.
March, 1998. Monmouth University Social Work Department holds a Centennial Photo -Essay Exhibit. For details contact: Kward@mondec.monmouty.edu.
March, 1998. Saint Francis Hospital, Tulas, OK Social Work Department celebrated Social Work Month and the Centennial of Professional Social Work during the first week in March, 1988. Wall display located near the cafeteria featured 100 years of Social Work. A time line with major events of the profession, posters, power point presentation of basic, independent, and specialized social workers (definitions, characteristics, etc.). Also included was information on stress reduction, living wills, authorization for treatment of minors, and a drawing for a free massage from the health center.
March 2, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Sarasota/Manatee Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Event "State of the Union of NASW in Florida" with Jim Akin, ACSW, Executive Director FL/NASW. 5:30 PM at the Stockyard Restaurant, Sarasota, Florida. For details and RSVP contact: (914)366-2224.
March 2 - April 3, 1998. Marygrove College Social Work Department holds a series of Centennial Events to include round tables, special speakers, trip to the legislature, Birthday Cake and a presentation on the history of the Marygrove Social Work Department.
March 3, 1998. Saint Louis University School of Social Services annual social work month event- "A Celebration of Social Work Heritage and Achievements", 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. Featured speaker NASW President Josephine Allen.
March 4, 1998. Ohio State University College of Social Work Centennial Event "The Heritage of Harry Hopkins and Social Work at Ohio State", 100 Stillman Hall, Ohio State University College of Social Work, Columbus, Ohio. For details contact Keith Kilty at: (614) 292-7181.
March 5, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Dallas Unit holds "Annual Awards Ceremony". Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas. For details contact: Susan Vichick-Johnson at: svichick@aol.com.
March 5, 1998. Metro Washington, Maryland and Virginia NASW Chapters -sponsor "Partners in Compassion: Legacies and Challenges in Social Work and Social Ministry" Conference, National Cathedral, Washington, DC. The Symposium celebrates a century of development of a major human service profession which, in many ways, grew out of the efforts of dedicated people working in religious-sponsored organizations. For details, contact: Joyce Higashi, Metro Washington Chapter, NASW (202) 371-8282.
March 5, 1998. NASW/Idaho Chapter plans a special proclamation signing in Governor Batt’s office. Lobby day being planned as social workers continue the legacy of seeing the needs of society and bringing these social problems to the public eye.
March 5, 1998. NASW/Idaho Chapter Pioneer Recognition Centennial Celebration Dinner at Amore Restaurant.
March 5 - 8, 1998. Council on Social Work Education, 44th Annual Program Meeting, "Launching into the Future", Omni Rosen Hotel, Orlando, FL. For details, contact: Jane Lapointe, CSWE (703) 683-8080.
March 6, 1998. NASW/Alabama Southeast Unit Celebrates Social Work Month and 100 Years of Professional Social Work with daylong event. For details contact the Chapter Office.
March 6, 1998. Countryside Healthcare, Dolton, Illinois, sent a letter-to-the-editor and is displaying the Centennial Poster in the social work office. For details contact Tricia (708) 841-9550.
March 6, 1998. NASW/North Carolina Chapter will hold their "Conference and Recognition Luncheon" with centennial theme at the McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC. For details contact the NASW/North Carolina Chapter Office at: (919) 828-9650.
March 6, 1998. NASW/West Virginia holds Social Work Month Proclamation Ceremony in Governor Underwood’s Office – 11:00 AM. Recognition was also given in both the House and Senate Sessions.
March 7, 1998. NASW/Alabama Montgomery Unit was interviewed by the Montgomery Advertiser on the history of social work and what it has meant to others. Article printed March 7.
March 8, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, Sacramento Legislative Day Conference.
March 9, 1998. New York State Psychiatric Institute/Social Work Department Centennial Luncheon honoring Elizabeth A. Golden, MSW, CSW for 25 years of service to Washington Heights Community Service. New York, New York. For details contact Abbey Martinez, MSW (212) 543-5396.
March 9, 1998. NASW Navajo Nation Unit of the Arizona Chapter holds Centennial Celebration and Recruitment Luncheon. Honor given to the first two Navajos to graduate with an MSW. Special honor given to Jim Grandfield, AZ Chapter Executive Director for help and support given to the NASW Navajo Nation Unit. For details contact Mary Huyser at: (520) 729-4241
March 9 – 13, 1998. Christian Social Work Fellowship, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Baltimore, Maryland, holds a week of discussion and learning "What is the Relationship Between Beliefs & Values in Social Work Practice From A Christian Perspective!" For details contact Stacy Curran, CSWEF (410) 706-6104.
March 9 - 13, 1998. Memorial Medical Center Centennial Display, Springfield Illinois. For details contact Marcy Wenberg at (217) 788-3361 or wenberg.marcy@mhsil.com.
March 10, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Brazos Valley Unit holds a "Centennial Celebration Banquet". Cafe Eccel in College Station, Texas. For details contact: Kathy Culver at: culver@cy-net.net.
March 11, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Lake-Sumter Sub-Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Workshop: "Prevention and Facilitating in Resolving Grief"; "Suicide Risk Prevention"; "Enjoying Your Job - Survival Course in the Caregiving Profession". 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, North Campus, #300 Building, Leesburg, FL. For details and RSVP contact Scott Brooks (352) 360-6585.
March 11, 1998. NASW, NASW/Indiana Chapter, NASW/Region 9 and the Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis and Bloomington Campuses co-sponsors a special lecture and reception in honor of the centennial. "Embracing Diversity" by Dr. Josephine Allen, Ph.D., ACSW, President NASW, Professor of Social Work, Cornell University. For details contact Kathy Byers at: (812) 855-4427.
March 11, 1998. NASW/Tennessee Chapter "Social Work Day on the Hill". Continental breakfast, social workers recognized in committee meetings, and a House Joint Resolution honoring social workers by Rep. Tommie Brown (social worker). For details contact Christi Granstaff at: (615) 321-5095.
March 11 – 13, 1998. NASW/Louisiana Chapter Annual Conference "Preparing for the Next Millennium: Tools and Treatments on the Horizon". Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For details contact the NASW/ LA.
March 12, 1998. NASW/Minnesota Chapter held 2nd Annual Social Work Day at the Capitol with over 200 students, faculty and practitioners in attendance. Day began with a legislative briefing, followed by a march to the Capitol. Senators and Representatives were told about concerns about welfare reform, affordable housing, and access to health and mental health care. Governor’s proclamation was read as well as letters from both US Senators and others. For details contact Alan Ingram, Executive Director NASW/Minnesota Chapter.
March 12, 1998. St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services, Leonardtown, Maryland, holds a Social Work Fair and Reception with prime time speaker – "Back to the future, Social Work In the Millenium." For details contact Alexis Zoss (301) 475-4711.
March 12, 1998. Florida International University’s North Campus, Phi Alpha Honor Society & Student Social Work Association holds Social Work Birthday Party with FIU 75th Birthday Celebration and community outreach to the North Miami Community.
March 12, 1998. Wayne State University School of Social Work Student Organization celebrates the centennial of social work with a "Centennial Birthday Party". All faculty, staff and students invited. For details contact sherylp@hotmail.com.
March 12, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Gainesville Unit and District III, Health and Human Services Board cosponsors a 100-Year Celebration and Awards Presentation with guest speaker: Wally Kisthardt, Ph.D., LMSW "Renew Your Commitment, Recharge Your Energy and Refresh Your Spirit". For details contact: 1-800-342-9044.
March 12, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Northwest Unit holds "100-Year Celebration and Awards Program" 11:30 am - 1:00 PM. For details contact: Bonnie Bedics at (850) 474-2365.
March 12, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, East Texas Unit and Stephen F. Austin Department of Social Work co-sponsors a "Grand Celebration of 100 Years of Professional Social Work" in the Twilight Ballroom Stephen F. Austin University. For details contact Debbie Gove at: govedk@netdoc.com.
March 12, 1998. NASW/Georgia Chapter Augusta Unit Annual Meeting with Centennial Theme in Augusta, Georgia. For details contact Janice Adams at: (706) 721-9873 or (803) 279-0567.
March 12 - 13, 1998. NASW/Kansas Chapter 1998 Annual Conference "Untangling the Knot: The Symptomatic Child in Child Focused Systems". Students plan to celebrate 100 Years of Social Work Education with birthday party and speakers reception sponsored by the Kansas Council for Social Work Education and Student Social Work Organizations. Special guest speaker, Dr. Gene Burd: "The evolution of Hull House – the legacy of Miss Jane Addams". For details contact the NASW Kansas Chapter Office at: (785) 354-4804, Tammi Hawk, Chair.
March 13, 1998. NASW/Virginia Chapter holds Social Work Month Awards Dinner 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Ingleside Resort and Conference Center, Staunton, Virginia. For details contact the Chapter Office.
March 13, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Heartland Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Event "Into 2000 - Future of Social Work" with Jim Akin, ACSW, Executive Director, FL-NASW. Lakeland Regional Medical Center Auditorium, Lakeland, FL. For details and RSVP contact Katie Simpson at: (941) 687-1100, ext. 2811.
March 13, 1998. NASW/Alaska Chapter and University of Alaska Social Work Club celebrates "100 Years of Social Work - Seventh Annual UAA SWK Club/NASW Luncheon". For details contact: Tammie Crum at tabitha@ALASKA.net.
March 13, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Miami-Dade Unit holds "Social Work Awards Luncheon" with Dr. Julie Steeno -The Future of the Social Work Profession" and "HIV-AIDS Workshop" by Dr. Sally Dodds. 9:00 am - 1:00 PM. For details contact NASW/Florida Chapter.
March 13, 1998. NASW/Maryland Chapter Centennial/Social Work Month Celebration, Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, Linthicum Heights, MD. Keynote speaker Dr. Anna McPhatter, Chair and Associate Professor of the Dept. of Social Work at Morgan State University. Topic: "Culturally competent practice – with an historical perspective". For details contact NASW/Maryland Chapter at (800) 867-6776.
March 14, 1998. The School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook (part of the State University of New York) is sponsoring a Centennial Dinner Dance. Faculty, students, alumni, public officials, social workers and other are invited. For details contact Charles L. Robbins, Director (516) 444-2552.
March 15, 1998. NASW/North Carolina Chapter special event in Asheville, "Past, Present, Future - a Celebration of 100 Years of Professional Social Work." For details contact NASW/North Carolina at: (919) 828-9650.
March 16, 1998. NASW/Maine Chapter holds Social Work Lobby Day at the State House in the Hall of Flags in Augusta, Maine. Special emphasis to this annual event in honor of the centennial. For details contact NASW Maine Chapter Office: (207) 622-7592.
March 16, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Palm Beach Southern Sub-Unit - Gulfstream Unit holds "100-Year Celebration" at 6:00 PM at Whitehall Nursing Home. For details contact Donna Ross at: (561) 451-3416.
March 17, 1998. NASW/West Virginia Chapter celebrates social work month and social work’s centennial with an NASW After Work Coffee Break. Renaissance Coffee House, Huntington, West Virginia 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
March 17, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Northeast Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Workshop and Awards Luncheon 8:00 am - 5:00 PM at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Jacksonville, FL. AM Workshop: "DSMIV: Process and Application" and PM Workshop: "Mental Health Medications - Social Work Perspective". Presenter: Sopha Dzlegielewski, Ph.D. LCSW. For details contact Mary Jury at: (904) 296-1055, ext. 3336.
March 18, 1998. NASW/Massachusetts Chapter presents "Lessons for the 21st Century: What we can learn from the visions & actions of women social workers in Boston in the last hundred years." For details contact Miriam Stein at: (617) 227-9635 ext. 11.
March 18, 1998. NASW/ Michigan Chapter Annual Legislative Day in honor of Social Work Month and the Centennial of Professional Social Work.
March 18, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Southwest Unit holds "100-Year Celebration and Social Work Luncheon" at Charter Glades Behavioral Hospital, Ft. Meyers, FL. 11:30 - 1:00 PM For details contact: Harvey Heckes at: (941) 574-5157.
March 18, 1998. NASW/Virginia "Celebrating Social Work’s 100 Years of Caring for People" at conference on mediation, managed mental health care and mind-body healing. For details contact: NASW/VA Chapter Office.
March 18 – 19, 1998. NASW/South Carolina "12th Annual Spring Symposium – 1898 – 1998 100 Years of Professional Social Work" Columbia Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. For details contact: NASW South Carolina Chapter office: (803) 256-8406.
March 19, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Central Counties Unit holds a special banquet "Celebrating 100 Years of Professional Social Work". Metroplex Plaza, Killeen, Texas. For details contact: (817) 519-8273.
March 19, 1998. Loras College holds a "Centennial Reception" for the Loras and Dubuque community. For details contact Nancy M. Zachar, MSW at: (319) 588-7029 or nzachar@loras.edu.
March 19, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Space Coast Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Event "State of the Union of NASW in Florida" with Peggy Smith, LCSW - President of FL-NASW. For details contact: Sharon Kromash at: (407) 242-9100, ext. 330.
March 19 - 21, 1998. NASW/Pennsylvania Chapter 1998 Annual Conference in Monroeville, PA. "100 Years of Professional Social Work -- Celebrating America’s Real Heroes." For details contact NASW/Pennsylvania Chapter Office: (717) 232-4125.
March 19 - 21, 1998. NASW/Ohio Chapter Annual Conference, "Celebrating A Century of Social Work" Cleveland, OH. For details contact: NASW Ohio Chapter, Maria Gonzales at: (614) 461-4484.
March 20, 1998. NASW/Alabama Montgomery Unit Social Work Month Celebration Luncheon with program focused on the History of Social Work. For details contact: NASW Alabama.
March 20, 1998. Los Manos Community Mental Health Center, Ltyle, Texas, celebrates the centennial with a Public Information Booth. For details contact. M. Melissa Garza (830) 709-3228.
March 20, 1998. NASW/Florida Workshop, 100 Years of The Social Work Profession: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Columbia Hospital, West Palm Beach Florida. For details contact NASW/FL Chapter Office at: (850) 224-2400.
March 20 - April 28, 1998. NASW/Pennsylvania Chapter holds a special U.S. Stamp Cancellation project. For details contact the Chapter Office, Rebecca Myers at 717-232-4125.
March 20, 1998. Marion General Hospital, Marion, Ohio, holds a luncheon for social workers in the community. "Proud to Be Social Worker" ink pens and a scratch pad with the centennial logo given to all luncheon participants. For details contact Lucinda or Peg (740) 383-8788.
March 20, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter Gulfstream Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Continuing Education Event "State of the Union of NASW in Florida" with Jim Akin, ACSW, Executive Director, FL-NASW. For details contact Barbara Brakel at: (561) 221-4966.
March 20, 1998. NASW/Indiana Chapter, Region 1 and Indiana University Northwest Division of Social Work sponsors the" Annual Social Worker and Citizen of the Year Awards Celebration - 100 Years of Professional Social Work... Celebrating America’s Real heroes 1898-1998". Keynote Speaker Dean Leon Chestang, Ph.D. School of Social Work, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. For details contact: Sandra A. Trass (219) 882-4830.
March 20, 1998. University of Nevada Las Vegas sponsors a conference on "Controversial Topics in Child Welfare" and Reunion Dinner Celebrating the Past Envisioning the Future of Social Work Education. Co-sponsors: Division of Children and Family Service, Division of Family and Youth Service, Family Court, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the University Social Work Association. For details contact Esther Langston at (702) 895-3314 or elangston@ccmail.nevada.edu.
March 20 - April 17, 1998. "Centennial of Social Work Colloquia Series" Florida State University School of Social Work, Tallahassee, Florida. For details contact: Ellona Bowman (850) 644-9752.
March 21, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter San Antonio Unit celebrates the Centennial with a special event held at the San Antonio Public Library. "100 Years of Helping People: Professional Social Work, Today and Tomorrow". Featured speaker Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, (social worker). Fax your request for more information to Lori Michelle at: (210) 224-6762.
March 21, 1998. NASW/Colorado Chapter holds a special "Celebration of 100 Years of Social Work". For details contact: Ton Trasky at: (303) 753-8890 or cnasw@aol.com.
March 22 – April 8, 1998. In Texas – the Vernon State Hospital and the Wichita Falls State Hospital Social Work Services celebrate March as Social Work Month and the Centennial Celebration of the Profession. March 22 – letter to the editor of the Vernon Daily Record including the history of social work, contributions of the profession and recognition of all social workers in the area with special recognition of the 40 licensed social workers on the two campuses. March 30 reception in honor of 20 social workers at the Vernon campus and April 8, reception in honor of 20 social workers at the Wichita Falls campus. For details contact L. Brent Walker, Director of Social Work Services.
March 23, 1998. Somerset Medical Center hosts a special presentation on "Challenges to the Social Work Profession in the Coming Millennium". For details contact Myrna Amaral, MSW, LCSW at roylone@worldnet.att.net.
March 23 – 31, 1998. NASW and the Council on Social Work Education sponsors the National Birthday Celebration of the Social Work Profession! Events to be held wherever social workers gather across the nation and around the world. For details contact adebonis@naswdc.org and watch the NASW Web Site Centennial Section at http://www.socialworkers.org.
March 24, 1998. NASW/New Jersey Chapter, Mercer Co. Unit hosts a Social Work Vendor Fair at St. Francis Medical Center, Trenton, NJ. For details contact Annette Murphy/Rick Seaton at: (609) 599-5243.
March 24, 1998. Concord College Social Work Organization, Athens West Virginia celebrated the 100th Birthday of Professional Social Work by hosing a birthday cake celebration in the Student Center for faculty and students. The framed poster was displayed and cake and leaflets on social work as a career were distributed.
March 24, 1998. NASW/Tennessee Chapter, Southeast Branch holds their "Annual Banquet and Centennial Celebration". For details contact Bo Walker at (423) 624-6653 or bowalker@aol.com.
March 24, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Abilene Unit hosts a "Centennial Birthday Party" with recognition of key community social work leaders. Grace Cultural Center, Abilene, Texas. For details contact Jana McMullen, MSW at: jmcmullen@christian home.com.
March 24, 1998. University of Wisconsin-Superior, 100th/20th Year Celebration "Giving Back What We’ve Been Given." Celebration includes a field fair, presentation, and guest speakers. 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the Rothwell Student Center. For details contact Social Work Program, University of WI-Superior, 1800 Grand Avenue Sundquist 136, Superior, WI 54880.
March 25, 1998. Marywood University School of Social Work, Lehigh Valley Center holds a "1 Mile Centennial Walk/Run" with centennial torch followed by a lecture on advocacy and birthday cake. For details contact Phyllis Black, Ph.D., Lehigh Valley Social Work Program Director at: black@ac.marywood.edu.
March 25, 1998. NASW/Wisconsin Chapter Southeast Branch Regional Conference "Social Work Practice in S.E. Wisconsin: Past, Present and Future", Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI. For details contact: Marc D. Herstand, Executive Director, Wisconsin Chapter, NASW (608) 257-6334.
March 25 - 26, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, Children’s Defense Fund, Los Angeles.
March 26, 1998. NASW/Virginia Chapter, North Virginia District, is co-sponsoring with the Senior Network Connections a "Celebrating 100 Years of Social Work - And Looking to the Next Millennium" at 2:00 PM at the Fairfax Nursing Center, 10701 Main Street, Fairfax, VA. For details contact NASW/Virginia at 703/671-7068.
March 26, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Austin Unit celebrates the centennial with a "Social Work Month Reception". Sheraton Hotel, Austin, Texas. For details contact David Diehl at: (512) 458-3247.
March 26, 1998. Hunterdon Developmental Center Social Workers, New Jersey, observed the Centennial by visiting the Statue of Liberty and touring Ellis Island. Social Workers at Hunterdon Developmental Center are currently assisting fifteen clients complete applications to become naturalized citizens of the United States. Without citizenship they will become ineligible for Federal benefits although all are legal aliens. For details contact: D. Spinks, Director of Social Services (908) 735-4031
March 27, 1998. Saint Louis University celebrates Social Work Month and the Centennial of Professional Social Work. A ½ conference with 4 workshops and awards ceremony recognizing the outstanding BSW and MSW practicum students (one each of 3 concentrations) and the outstanding Field Instructor of the Year. For details contact Marla Berg-Weger, Director of Practicum.
March 27, 1998. University of Wyoming Centennial Reception to celebrate 100 years of professional social work and certification of the University’s MSW program by CSWE.
March 27, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter, Broward Unit holds 100-Year Celebration and Social Work Luncheon, and Continuing Education Event "Domestic Violence Workshop" by Catherine Waltz, Ph.D., LCSW. For details contact: Ann Westin at: (954) 202-7773.
March 27, 1988. NASW/Florida Chapter, Tampa Bay Unit holds 100-Years of Social Work: Renewing the Vision in Tampa, Florida. For details contact Joel Brooks: (813) 673-4646.
March 27, 1998. University of Texas/Austin School of Social Work hosts a reception "International Social Work the Next 100 Years". For details contact UT Austin (512) 471-9839.
March 27, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, Tarrant County Unit hosts Annual Awards Luncheon and Lecture "Alternative Health and Social Work". Child Study Center in Fort Worth, Texas. For details contact: Jackie Personett, MSW at: (817) 927-8884.
March 27, 1998. NASW/Pennsylvania Chapter, Scranton Unit & Marywood University School of Social Work, co-sponsors a day long workshop on "Grass Roots Work With Youth" in recognition of the settlement house roots of the social work profession. Workshop facilitators from Goddard-Riverside Community Center, New York City and Toynbee Hall, London, England. All day event to be held at Marywood University School of Social Work. For details contact Marywood University School of Continuing Education: (717) 348-6237.
March 28, 1998. NASW/Texas Chapter, NE Unit holds a "Celebration Brunch" at the Hollytree Country Club, Tyler, Texas. For details contact: (903) 592-7783.
March 30, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter "Centennial Celebration and Lobby Day" Tallahassee, Florida. For details contact: 1-800-352-6279.
March 30, 1998. NASW/Florida Chapter and Big Bend Unit holds Centennial Celebration and Lobby Day. 8:30 AM – 12:00 Noon, Tallahassee, Florida. For details contact the Florida Chapter Office at (800) 352-6279.
March 30, 1998. Sitka, Alaska members of NASW hold Social Work Month Luncheon on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. For details contact D. Vachen at (907) 747-8994
March 30, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, Leadership Lobby Day, Sacramento.
March 30, 1988. Western Maryland College, Westminster, Maryland, Department of Social Work holds a Centennial Celebration from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in Decker Lounge, Student Center. Social Work history display, birthday cake, social work history contest. For details contact Dr. Colleen Galambos, Chairperson (410) 857-2535.
March 31, 1998. NASW co-sponsors Reception for the Congressional Social Work Delegation with Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, (D) Texas; West Chester University Department of Social Work, Larry Ortiz, Director; Worden School of Social Service, Santos Hernandez, Dean and Association of Latino Social Work Educators, Santos Hernandez, Chair.
April, 1998. ManorCare Health Services holds Centennial Recognition Dinner for Chicago area social workers. For details contact Tiffany at (847) 256-5000.
April 1, 1998. NASW hosts Centennial Reception from 4:00 – 5:30 PM to honor social worker members of Congress. Additional information including location available at adebonis@naswdc.org and on the NASW Web site Centennial Section at http://www.socialworkers.org.
April 5, 1998. NASW Centennial Commemorative Celebration 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Capitol Reflecting Pool, West Side. NASW encourages attendance of all social workers and allied professionals. The program will feature Social Work historical leaders such as Jane Addams, Jeannette Rankin, Whitney M. Young and Mary Richmond. A wreath-laying ceremony to honor social workers and children is being planned. For details contact adebonis@naswdc.org.
April 8 - 10, 1998. NASW/West Virginia Chapter plans Centennial events for their 1998 "Spring Continuing Education Conference for Social Workers" Charleston, WV, Civic Center. For details contact: Sam Hickman, West Virginia Chapter, NASW, (304) 343-6141.
April 15, 1998. NASW outreach successful! NBC Today Show personality Willard Scott congratulates the Social Work profession on its 100th anniversary and displays the Centennial poster. The Today Show reaches 13,000,000 million daily!
April 18 - 19, 1998. NASW/Virgin Islands Chapter "Celebrate A Centennial of Social Work Service: Honoring Some of the V.I.’s Real Heroes" 11 Social Workers honored between the two islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas. Included on St. Croix were "Certificates of Appreciation" to all agencies employing social workers and a raffle fundraiser with prizes. All prizes were donated by the local businesses in the Virgin Islands.
April 21, 1998. NASW/New York City Chapter Celebration of the Centennial of the Profession "Break On Through To Th Other Side" Forecasting Practice Into The Beginning Of The New Century" 5:30 – 8:30 PM New York Academy of Medicine. Keynote address by Paula Allen-Meares, MSW, PhD Dean, University of Michigan School of Social Work; Editor, Journal of Social Work in Education. For details contact: New York City Chapter Office at (212) 577-5000.
April 23 - 25, 1998. NASW Idaho Chapter 1998 State Conference - The Therapist’s Journey: Growth and Transformations" and "100 Year Social Work Celebration Conference Banquet" with Playback Theater Edutainment. Idaho Falls, Idaho. For details: NASW Idaho (208) 343-2752.
April 24, 1998. NASW Connecticut Chapter 13th Annual Statewide Conference "Celebrating 100 Years of Social Work!" in Meriden, CT. For details: NASW/CT (860) 257-8066.
April 24 - 26, 1998. NASW California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, Annual State Conference, Manhattan Beach. For details contact NASW/CA Chapter Office: (916) 442-4565.
April 30 and May 5, 1998. NASW Nebraska Chapter 1998 Centennial Series, Computer Training for Social Workers. Trainer: Dr. Beverly Hagen. For details: NASW/NE Chapter Office: (800) 737-6279.
May 1, 1998. NASW/Montana Chapter holds Spring Conference and Centennial Celebration Luncheon. For details contact Colleen Murphy, Executive Director.
May 1, 1998. NASW/New Hampshire Chapter and UNH Department of Social Work Centennial Lecture and Reception, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH. Developing a Strengths Based Practice by Dr. Dennis Saleebey. 1:00 – 5:15 PM. For details contact: M. Byam (603) 862-1077
May 12 - 14, 1998. NASW/Michigan Chapter 22nd Annual Conference - "The Social Work Symposium", Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. Participants will focus on the theme of "Finding Hope" by reflecting on the past, present and future of the social work profession in changing times - and adoptions and transformations that the profession must make in order to remain vital and effective. For details contact NASW Michigan Chapter Office: (517) 487-1548.
May 14 - 15, 1998. NASW/Wisconsin Chapter Annual Conference - "100 Years of Social Work Practice: A Proud Legacy for the Future", Monona Terrace Conference Center, Madison, WI. For details, contact: Marc Herstand, Wisconsin Chapter, NASW, (608) 257-6334.
May 28 – 29, 1998. NASW/Minnesota Chapter and the Minnesota School Social Workers Association holds 8th Annual State Conference "Revisiting and Envisioning 100 Years of Social Work Practice" in St. Paul, MN. For details contact NASW/MN Chapter Office at (612) 293-1935.
June 1998. Massachusetts forum: "100 Years of Social Work: An Oral History". For details contact Jo Janowitz at jojan@javanet.com.
June 5 - 7, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, California Chapter Leadership Meeting, Asilomar.
June 11 - 13, 1998. Centennial Celebration of the Columbia University School of Social Work, New York City. For details call: (212) 854-7656 or (212) 854-5185.
June 19, 1998. NASW/Hawaii holds a Centennial Celebration Dinner "One Hundred Years of Caring and Excellence" at the Hale Koa Hotel, 5:30 – 11:00 PM. Dinner reservation $25 per person. For details contact the Hawaii Chapter at (808) 521-1787.
June 26, 1998. NASW/Delaware Social Work Centennial Workshop: Cross Cultural Issues in The Context of Practice. Includes the annual meeting of the profession. For details contact NASW Delaware Chapter Office.
June 26 – 18, 1998. Bertha Capen Reynolds Society National Conference: "Daring to Struggle Together: Let’s Talk, Let’s Act". University of Houston Graduate School of Social Work, Houston, Texas. For details (713) 743-8081.
July 1998. University of North Carolina School of Social Work is sponsoring the "National Conference on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas".
July 10, 1998. NASW Metro Chapter, NASW Pioneers and Federal Social Workers Association hold joint meeting. NASW Pioneers made a presentation on the history of social work. For details contact NASW Metro DC Chapter Office.
August 8 – 14, 1998. Kentucky Centennial Chapter Conference, Louisville, Kentucky Holiday Inn. Mary Hargadon speaks on the Meiers-Briggs and you and Meiers-Briggs and your clients. Conference also included a briefing on managed care. For details contact NASW Kentucky Chapter Office.
September 11, 1998. University of Illinois School of Social Work at Urbana-Chapaign celebrates the Centennial with all-school event at the Illini Union with a focus on "Mentoring". For details contact: Edith Black and Dean Jill Doner Kagle at eablack@prairienet.org.
September 23, 1998. NASW/International Chapter holds a Centennial "Birthday Party" with birthday cake and media event on Wednesday evening, Sept 23rd, 1998, the first night of the International Chapter Conference. For details contact: Anne Siegel at NASWINTL@compuserve.com.
September 25, 1998. Centennial Celebration sponsored by NASW Maryland Chapter, Maryland Clinical Society for Social Work, Inc. and University of Maryland at Baltimore. "Therapeutic Use of Forgiveness in Clinical Social Work Practice" with Frederick A. DiBlasio, PhD. Day also included Centennial Recognition of Mary Richmond, by Dr. Nadine Bean and Reception for the Honorable Ron Dellums – Invited Guest.
September 25, 1998. University of Michigan dedicates the "School of Social Work Building" with a full day of special activities, including professional seminars in the morning, facilitated by current faculty and distinguished alumni.. The theme of the day is "Looking Forward." There will also be exhibitions, a photo exhibit, and self-guided tours of the building. At noon, the Alumni Society Board of Governors will sponsor an alumni/student networking lunch. The dedication ceremony is at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception. For details contact: Robin Adelson Little, Alumni Officer, at (734) 763-6339 or robinal@umich.edu.
October 2 & 3, 1998. NASW/Oregon holds statewide conference at the Red Lion/Doubletree hotel in downtown Portland. Awards luncheon, reception and more than 30 workshops. Speakers include Josephine Nieves, National Director and former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield. 10.5 CEU's. Conference includes a candlelighting and cake cutting ceremony during the Reception. Patchwork Quilt Cake assembled from square or rectangular cakes donated by agencies or social work groups. Decorate cake with name, field of practice, agency name or message about social work. Ceremony planned as a media event. For details call 888-842-8420 for a brochure.
October 2 – 3, 1998. NASW/Nevada holds annual meeting: "Celebrating Professional Social Work: 100 Years of Caring" in Reno, Nevada. For details (702) 791-5872.
October 8 – 9, 1998. NASW/Georgia Chapter Annual Conference "100 Years of Professional Social Work: Celebrating our Past, Charting our Future" in Atlanta, Georgia. The Chapter is celebrating 100 years of professional social work by honoring the uniqueness of current and past Georgia Social Workers with a leaf on their Centennial Quilt. Completed quilt will circulate Georgia as social work and legislative events to promote professional social work. For details: NASW Georgia Chapter office at: (770) 234-0567.
October 9, 1998. NASW/South Carolina Chapter and the University of South Carolina College of Social Work celebrate the "100th Year Birthday of Social Work" at the South Carolina State Museum from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Events include panel addressing "The First 100 Years: Preparation for the Next Century of Social Work Practice", a Family’s Tribute to a Social Worker, "Liberte de la Musique" Directed by: Faisal Salahuddin… Spreading the Music of West Africa and Birthday Party, Refreshments, and fellowship. For details: NASW South Carolina Chapter office at:(803) 256-8406.
October 23 - 25, 1998. NASW New York Chapter Statewide Conference "Celebrating the Past, Taking Hold of the Future in Buffalo, NY. For details: NASW New York State (518) 463-4741.
October 23, 1998. Family and Social Service Federation of Englewood and Bergen County New Jersey celebrates 100 Years of Social Service and 100 Years of Professional Social Work at their "Centennial Dinner". For details: Family and Social Service Federation (201) 342-9200.
October 19 - 31, 1998. NASW Alaska Chapter 12th Annual Conference: "Reflecting On Our Past, Focusing On Our Future." Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage. For details, contact NASW Alaska Chapter Office.
November 5 – 7, 1998. "100 Years of Social Work, Celebrating America’s Real Heroes" University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work weekend of activities celebrating the Centennial of professional social work. For details: (303) 871-7462 or lklumb@du.edu.
November 6 - 7, 1998. NASW North Carolina Annual Fall Conference "Marvelous Adaptability: Social Work Surviving & Thriving for 100 Years", Greensboro, NC. For details: NASW North Carolina (919) 828-9650.
November 12 – 14, 1998. NASW Texas Annual State Conference, Austin, Texas plans to include a "major birthday party for the profession". For details contact: NASW/TX Chapter Office: (512) 474-1454.
November 12, 1998. "Smithsonian Reception" in honor of the National Association of Social Workers Centennial Collection at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Event includes special program with transfer of deed ceremony of 30 items from the NASW Centennial Collection to the Museum. Two special exhibition tours will be offered at the conclusion of the program: Parlor to Politics (including Settlement House display) and Between a Rock and A Hard Place (A History of American Sweatshops, 1920 - Present).
November 13, 1998. NASW Office of Continuing Education presents a Live, Interactive Video Teleconference "Are Ethics and Contemporary Social Work practice Compatible?" Program broadcast live from the NASW Texas Chapter’s Annual Conference in Austin to cities around the country. Centennial "moments" planned for the event. For details contact Carla Taylor, 1-800-638-8799 ext. 295 or ctaylor@naswdc.org.
November 20 - 21, 1998. NASW/California Chapter Centennial Exhibit, "Latino Social Work Network (LSWN) Conference", Fresno.
Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia, North Carolina celebrates Social Work Month with display board and NASW literature on the social work profession.
St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, MO celebrated the centennial with a Birthday Celebration at the Health Center attended by 10 social workers, co-workers and friends. Included in the celebration: poster displays, cake and punch and band singing "Happy Birthday." Hospital Administrators and others expressed their appreciation for the expertise that social work provides to the patients and families of the community.
NASW/Massachusetts Chapter is planning Centennial Celebrations that will help "unify, rejuvenate and define ourselves for the next 100 years". Contact President Carol E. Bonner at cebonner@worldnet.att.net or 617-521-3904 to volunteer.
NASW/International Chapter is planning to recruit 100 new members during the centennial year, as well as send Letters to the Editor of the Stars & Stripes Publication.
University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration will celebrate the centennial by adding the centennial logo to envelopes, fax and newsletter headings for outside distribution, setting up a lobby display, adding the centennial banner to their Web Site and linking to NASW Web Site and featuring the centennial in their Alumni Magazine.
Daemer College Social Work Department intends to celebrate the centennial with use of logo, letters-to-the-editor, op. ed pieces and more. For further information: 716/839-8298.]
Northeast Louisiana University College of Liberal Arts Social Work Program planning Centennial events involving the Student Social Work Association and community agencies. Special material to be presented at Senior Career Day at the Monroe Civic Center.
Suffolk County Community College Future Social Workers Club planning Centennial events.
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