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A Welcome Message from the MN SWAP President....

The desire to form a state organization initially began during the summer of 1983 with the efforts of many interested activity leaders in the state of Minnesota. In the 27 years of existence, MN SWAP has grown to over 800 members. The annual fall conference draws over 400 activity professionals from around the state and is considered one of the top conferences in the nation for quality education and attendance.

The MN SWAP board is comprised of elected officers, committee chairpersons, conference co-chairs, and seven regional representatives from across the state.  Click on the “Regions” tab to the left and then click on your region on the map to access your region’s educational opportunities, meeting times and contact person.

Using the tabs on the left, you will find information related to activity and recreation professionals.  All those interested in quality of life issues for seniors are welcome to become a member by clicking on the membership tab and download the membership application.  If you have questions or comments related to MN SWAP, please feel free to contact me. 

Jane Chagnon
MN SWAP President
jchagnon@parkshorecampus.com


Minnesota Statewide Activity Professional's Mission

  • To provide a source of mutual support and sharing of ideas for all persons in the field of activity programming.
  • To promote and offer educational opportunities that specifically address the Activity Professional and the needs of the people they serve.
  • To work with other professional groups, regulatory agencies and provider representatives to insure the delivery of activity services in a coordinated, client oriented atmosphere

 

2012 Spring Seminar
May 11, 2012
8:15 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Inn
St. Cloud, MN


Featured Speaker:
Erin Bonitto of Gemini Consulting

Click here for Spring Seminar Brochure

Handouts for Seminar

Handout #1
Therapeutic Small Groups

Handout #2
Already Told You...




2012 Fall Conference October 10-12, 2012

Holiday Inn
St. Cloud, MN


MN SWAP Newsletter Spring Edition is Here!

Click Here

 

 

Elected Board Members
2011-2012

President
Jane Chagnon

Vice President
Joni Johnson

Secretary
Sherry Hult

Treasurer
Margaret Hemauer

The following MN SWAP elected
board positions will be open
at the fall conference
in October 2012

Vice President
3 year term

 


Congratulations to MN SWAP's 2011 Award Winners

Activity Professional Award of Excellence presented to Karen Laughlin of Perham Memorial Hospital and Home, Perham, MN. Karen was nominated by Marlys Oswald and Randee Hall.

Excellence in Administration presented to Ann Dirks of Park View Care Center, Buffalo, MN. Ann was nominated by Barb Anderly.

Volunteer of the Year presented to Yvette Woell of Brightondale Senior Campus, New Brighton, MN. Yvette was nominated by Su Stigney.

Interested in nominating someone you know is deserving of these awards?
Click on the "Awards" link above for more information and the nomination form.