Register online at MaxAssociation.org or contact Lori Meadows (Lmeadows113@gmail.com) with questions.

Early Bird RegistrationReceived by February 28th*

MAX Member: $75Non MAX Member: $90

*Early registration includes two additional door prize tickets

Regular Registration Received between March 1 and March 20

MAX Member: $85Non MAX Member: $100

Registration Fees

2019 Keynote Speaker

Valerie Brown

14th Annual ConferenceMAXimizing Your Potential:

Pathways to PromotionMarch 27, 2019 | 9 am to 4 pm

Registration starts at 8:30 am

Holiday Inn Lansdale (a MAX Preferred Purchasing Partner)1750 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443

A MESSAGE FROM MAX

Welcome to the 14th Annual MAX Conference for human service professionals!“MAXimizing the Possibilities: Pathways to Promotion”One of the biggest challenges for human service providers is finding and keeping staff. Unfortunately, too often excellent people leave because they feel they cannot financially afford to stay. The message that MAX wants everyone to know is that this is a very viable field with many options to stay and have a very successful career. You will hear many stories from people who have actually done it…

We have lined up a dynamic keynote, and some fabulous panelists with some awesome stories. Back by popular demand is the MAX Service Excellence Award to honor staff who have gone above and beyond in their daily work in MAX member organizations.

So I hope you can come join us for a day of information, networking, door prizes, fun and celebration!

A big “thank you” to the MAX Conference committee for all the work they have done in planning such a wonderful day.

Julie Agnew, LifePath David Kunicki, ALTEC

Thad Campbell, KenCrest Services Ken Margraff, InterState Fleets

Dwayne Gilliland, Indian Creek Foundation Lori Meadows, MAX

Adrienne Hill, Quality Progressions Christine Swan, Axion Healthcare Solutions

Aisha Witherspoon, KenCrest Services Kelley Zimmerman, Axion Healthcare Solutions

Sincerely,

Diane Conway, Ph.D. Executive Director

Our 2019 Keynote Speaker

Valerie Brown has close to 30 years experience working in the IDD field. She began her career as a Direct Support Professional. She is employed at Resources for Human Development, where she held a

number of positions for over 24 years. Currently, she serves as their PAIDD Division Quality Assurance Director.

Valerie has a strong drive and will to deliver quality service and create positive social impact in the communities in which RHD serves. She is passionate about helping others grow personally and professionally. Valerie is a strong advocate for the Direct Support Professional, expressing the need to “Fix the DSP” wages so that they receive a living wage for the important work that they do.

Over the years Valerie has held many community leadership roles, but her most prideful moment is when she served as the President of the Mt. Airy Bantams Youth Association. This program supports more than 300 youth in cheerleading and football. “Caring, impacting, and advocating” is her mission.

Valerie is a proud and active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She is a native of Philadelphia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts from Cheyney University of PA, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Lincoln University. Valerie is a proud mother of one adult son, Byron.

About Our Panel SessionsEach Panel Session is a collection of individuals in the profession who have a personal story of success. They will talk about their pathway to promotion, the challenges along the way, and tips for success

It will give the audience many illustrations and examples to create their own individual pathway. There will also be time for conference goers to ask questions and get answers from panelists.

Panel Session A (Intellectual Disability Panel) Panelists� Marian Baldini

CEO, KenCrest� Ed Coleman

Regional Vice President, Step by Step� Georgiann Fisher

Vice President of Human Resources Peaceful Living� Marian Frattarola-Saulino

Founder and Executive Director, Values Into Action� Jill Laverty

Founder and CEO, Freedom Mountain� Barbara Ocasio

Director of Older Adult Services, ALTEC Services

Panel Session B (Behavioral Health Panel)Panelists� Maureen Feeney-Byrnes

Coordinator of Peer Support Services Montgomery County Office of Mental Health

� Jessica Fenchel Vice President of Adult Behavioral Health

� Pam Howard Administrator, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

� Lynn Kovich Deputy Secretary, PA Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)

Schedule of Sessions and Events8:30 to 9:15 ����������������������Registration (Continental Breakfast available)

9:20 to 9:30 ����������������������Welcome Opening Remarks Diane Conway, MAX Executive Director

9:30 – 11:30 ���������������������Keynote “MAXimizing Your Potential: Pathways to Promotion” Valerie Brown

11:30 – 11:45 �������������������Networking

11:45 – 12:50 �������������������Lunch and Awards Ceremony (Main Ballroom)

12:50 – 1:20 ���������������������Dessert, Door Prizes and Networking with Vendors

1:25 – 3:25 �����������������������Panel Presentation, Discussion and Breakout

3:30 – 3:45 �����������������������Closing Remarks and Final Door Prizes

MAX 2019 Conference RegistrationThere are two easy ways to register for MAX’s 2019 Conference:

� Register online at: www.maxassociation.org

� Register by mail. Please send the registration form and payment to: MAX 2019 Conference PO Box 304, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

____ Special Requirements: Please check here if you require special accommodations to maximize your participation. A MAX Conference member will contact you.

Conference Fees (check one that applies)Early Bird Registration Regular Registration (Must be received by February 28th*) (Received between March 1 and March 20)

_____ MAX Member: $75 _____ MAX Member: $85

_____ Non MAX Member: $90 _____ Non MAX Member: $100 *Early registration includes two additional door prize tickets

Please indicate which panel you wish to attend:

_____ Panel Session A (Intellectual Disability Panel) _____ Panel Session B (Behavioral Health Panel)

Please print name legibly for ID badge

First Name: _________________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________

Employer/Agency: ____________________________Job Title: ______________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________State: ______ Zip Code: _________________________

Daytime Phone: ______________________________ Daytime Fax: ___________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks available to MAX� Payment must accompany registration form�

If you would like to pay by credit card, please use our online registration at www�maxassociation�org

2018 MAX Service Excellence Award Recipients� Paul Butler

MCES

� Erin Crockett The ARC Alliance

� Nicolle Cwalino The ARC Alliance

� Osman Daffay Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

� Desiree Davis KenCrest

� Jerry Duncan The ARC Chester County

� Jeanne Faux ALTEC Services

� Noura Mahtat Indian Creek Foundation

� Serigne Mbaye Indian Creek Foundation

� Melusi Moyo LifePath

� Youba Niare Child Guidance Resource Centers

� Gladis Rodriguez Step by Step

� Lawrence Scott Quality Progressions

� Karen Slater Delta Community Services

� Nicole Smith Access Services

� Lantifa Stancil KenCrest

� Dorris Stovall The ARC Chester County

� Vanessa Stroud Melmark

� Paulina Tudruj Partnerships for Community Supports

About MAX Association

We are a regional association of community Intellectual Disability, Autism and Behavioral Health Providers serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. We strive to create a cooperative organization among the community service providers for people with behavioral health disorders, developmental disabilities, and drug and alcohol involvement

and their families in order to promote continuing quality improvement of supports and needs-based allocation of resources. We also develop collaborative and proactive relationships with government, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Drug & Alcohol officials.

Membership in MAX provides:Networking Opportunities� Get to know other providers and their services, best

practices, new service models, public policy implications, and how to troubleshoot critical issues facing your organization.

Training� Through MAX and its membership there are various free

or low-cost training opportunities for staff at all levels of the organization - from Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to executives.

Forums� MAX provides forums with various government and elected

officials to discuss issues of importance and to educate members of upcoming initiatives.

Shared Knowledge of the Field� Collectively, MAX membership is providing state-of-the-

art services. Membership provides access to discussions of current best-practices.

Source of Information� MAX provides various speakers throughout the year on

many different topics of importance.Professional Development� MAX provides a forum for professional development and

growth, by providing access tostate-of-the-art information and other leaders in the field.

MAX Gets Things Done� There are many discussion forums, but MAX provides action

forums resulting in positive outcomes for its members.

For more information on MAX, please visit our website at www.maxassociation.org or call 215-817-0325

MAX Committees, Work Groups and ForumsAdvocacy and Policy Committee:� Assists members in educating elected officials about issues of

importance.� Keeps members aware of impactful legislative action� Increase awareness of both staff and consumers of the

importance of civic engagement and voting Jeanne Meikrantz, Co-Chair and Gerry Gonzales, Co-Chair

Behavioral Health Committee:� Plans MAX initiatives in the area of behavioral health services.

Jessica Fenchel, Co-Chair and Jason Anders, Co-Chair

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Committee:� Plans MAX initiatives in the area of intellectual/

developmental disabilities services. Rita Mandik, Co-Chair and Deb Kunsch, Co-Chair

Conference Committee:� Plans and Organizes the annual MAX conference

Thad Campbell, Chair

Chief Executive Officer Forum� Identifies and troubleshoots issues specific to leadership

within the agency. For CEOs and all Senior Managers.Chief Financial Officer Forum� Identifies and troubleshoots issues specific to managing the

financial operations of an agency. For CFOs and all who have financial responsibilities

Human Resource Forum� Identifies and troubleshoots issues specific to managing the

human resource operations of an agency. For HR Directors and all who have human resource responsibilities.

Information Technology Forum� Identifies and troubleshoots issues specific to managing the

IT operations of an agency. For IT Directors and all who have IT responsibilities.

Any MAX member interested in joining a committee please contact Diane Conway at Dconway@Maxassociation.org