BULLETIN BOARD

MAPS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FOLLOWING FOUR PEOPLE were elected to THE 2024 MAPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

 

BILL COHEN - Bill has over 20 years of Ecommerce, Manufacturing, Marketing, SEO, and Leadership experience as a VP at Ace Binding Co., Inc. and as the founder and president of ALL Stitch embroidery Supplies. He started and grew the business into an industry leading online supplier of machine embroiders supplies. He has  experience in project management, manufacturing operations management, social media, outside sales , marketing strategy, logistics management, Management, strategy, human resources and social media marketing.

SUSAN KREISS - Susan’s last position before retirement was as a Manager of Contract Administration with Bon Secours Health System. She was a Materials Management Executive with broad experience in multi-hospital facilities and an extensive background in negotiations and contract purchasing and supply chain distribution.

CLEMIE PIZZILLO - Clemie is a health and wellness professional who is currently the director of community engagement with the PMD Alliance. She is passionate about understanding lifestyle factors associated with optimal health in later life. Her strength is taking the lead in developing and implementing sustainable, well-being programs designed to maintain cognitive and physical functioning, enhance creativity, promote self- confidence, encouraging socialization, and fostering community engagement. Her career focus is helping older adults connect, feel empowered and equipped to advocate for their quality of life.

JON SALTZMAN - Jon is a practicing attorney with The Lw Offices of Oren D. Saltzman, LLC. He graduated from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 2016. He was an Associate Editor of the Maryland Law Review, on the Distinguished Dean’s List for three semesters and has successfully defended clients in the matter of personal injury, medical malpractice, long term are, construction defects, fraud, breach of contract and professional liability. He currently focuses on business law, wills and estates, tax and intellectual property and he continues to litigate.

About MAPS

Maryland Association for Parkinson’s Support, Inc. (MAPS) is a growing grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs and services that encourage healthy lifestyles for all those affected by Parkinson’s disease.  MAPS promotes the well-being of people with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and friends through support groups, informational resources, exercise programs, and related services at no cost.  Our website will develop into a “one-stop-shop” as a non-biased central source of information to help the PD community find local resources and support.  To view the other outstanding MAPS board members, click here.  

The MAPS reopening policy for in-person classes

In order for in-person classes to begin meeting in October 2021 the MAPS Board of Directors has adopted the following policy effective 9.13.21 (already passed).The Maryland Association forParkinson Support (MAPS) knows that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented challenge. The virus is highly contagious and potentially deadly particularly with people who have a compromised immunity system. The best way to prevent infection and from spreading the disease is by being vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe and effective. In order to protect the health and safety of all participants in any MAPS sponsored program all participants are required to be fully vaccinated before participating in any in-person gatherings and are required to provide proof of vaccination at the time of the in-person program. All participants in any MAPS sponsored program will also be required to wear masks during the in-person program. In order for in-person classes to begin meeting in October 2021 the MAPS Board of Directors has adopted the following policy effective 9.13.21. The Maryland Association forParkinson Support (MAPS) knows that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present an unprecedented challenge. The virus is highly contagious and potentially deadly particularly with people who have a compromised immunity system. The best way to prevent infection and from spreading the disease is by being vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe and effective. In order to protect the health and safety of all participants in any MAPS sponsored program all participants are required to be fully vaccinated before participating in any in-person gatherings and are required to provide proof of vaccination at the time of the in-person program. All participants in any MAPS sponsored program will also be required to wear masks during the in-person program. The information forms will be treated as confidential.

Additional Reopening Information

MAPS recommendations for reopening are in the document below

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Disclaimer

The MAPS website is designed to provide information to the public and is not intended to offer medical advice about specific problems or issues. The information provided on this website is for convenience only and is not an endorsement of any company, product or service.

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