Member Contribution Page This page to include articles,in addition to newsletter articles, promote membership happenings, express viewpoints, ask questions. If you want to add anything here or share any experiences or recommendations for dealing with these areas of interest, please contact Nancy at laughlady55@aol.com.   ELECTIONS ARE  SOON Here is a sample ballot: 2005 - 2006 PRESIDENT - ELECT -  MYRA ROWLAND  ------------------------------------------------------Write In PRESIDENT -ELECT ELECT - ANN ADORNETTO _______________________________- Write In SECRETARY - MEREDITH BITTNER ______________________________- Write In Ballots will be forthcoming, VOTE !   AWARDS   Nancy Heller Moskowitz, MA, LPC,NCC,CCMHC received the PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE award from the AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION (AMHCA) at  its National Conference this past July.   Did you know that Beverly Baskin, LPC was selected as this year's Licensed Professional Counselor at the NJCA Conference?  Congratulations, Beverly!  We're all very proud of you.   In addition, Jacqueline Payson, producer, ABC News has contacted one of our members and is looking for a willing couple, nearing divorce, to be part of a news report on Primetime Live. If any of our members need more information, please contact Ms. Payson directly @ 212 - 456 - 7330 or Nancy Heller Moskowitz @ laughlady55@aol.com. In subject area, refer to ABC News.   TOPIC FOR THE MONTH   How to gain recognition when beginning a practice? Tips for our new colleagues and reminders for our seasoned members.  Let's get a dialogue going.  Remember our organization is only as strong as its members.     Any comments? Direct them to me at laughlady55@aol.com. CLASSIFIED: Office Space Available in Jersey City         Office suite available on Saturdays.  Rental fee includess use of waiting room, bathroom, kitchen, and office.  PATH accessible.  Available in September '05.  Call Barbara @ 201 - 795 - 2324. Share Office Space in Newton, NJ. Office consists of furnished waiting room, furnished office with computer/printer and DSL access.  Good location, lots of parking space. For LPC'S, LAC's and MSW's.  Contact Bill @ 973 - 579 - 9111 or wseifrie@tellurian,net. MEMBERS PAGE - New Website National Employment Counseling Association "RESOURCES PAGE." - http://geocities.com/employmentcounseling/links.html WEBSITES OF INTEREST: School Programs, bibliotherapy, and mental health issues -Center for Personal Recovery, Dr. Judy Davidson at www.renew.net For anyone interested in NY Licensure.  The applications are on the following website: Office of Professions website and download an application packet:  www.op.nysed.gov/mhpcontact.htm#lic . You can write and request a packet too:  NY State Education Department,  Office of Professions,  89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234 - 1000.