Mission Statement

Mission Statement:
The Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, Inc. (AASWG), An International Professional Organization, is a not-for-profit organization of group workers, group work educators, and friends of group work who support its program of advocacy and action for professional practice, education, research, training and writing about social work with groups. Within this group work context, we believe in the value and importance of diversity to enrich and strengthen our work and its relevance in the broad social environment. We affirm that we aspire to provide equitable opportunities for participation for all members, and that all aspects of the organization will be characterized by respect for, inclusion, and representation of people across all aspects of social identity. Committed to social justice, AASWG gives particular attention to people systemically disadvantaged by the power differential inherent in oppressive social structures. (Adopted June 2004) As group workers we believe that our common ground unites us and our differences enrich us. The opportunities for collaborative learning on line, at local chapter events, and at our annual international symposia make this Association an invaluable resource to the global group work community.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Making a Professional Presentation: Tips and Strategies for Social Workers

The Illinois Chapter of the
Association for the Advancement of Social Work
with Groups, Inc. (AASWG)
cordially invites you to attend an evening presentation

 
By

Marie Goulet-Raffety, LSW

School Social Worker & Behavior Interventionist


As social workers, we appreciate the need for professional development via attending lectures, conferences and being
life-long learners. But what happens when we are given the opportunity to be the presenter?  The idea of presenting to a group of people as the “expert” on a topic for an extended period of time can feel overwhelming.  This lecture will provide tips and tools to feel successful as a presenter in any setting. 

Date:      Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time:      5:30 PM – 7 PM
Place:      Loyola University Chicago, Water Tower Campus
              Lewis Towers, Beane Hall, 13th Floor
              820 N. Michigan Avenue


Please join group work practitioners, students, and educators in this networking opportunity.  For more information, please go to http://www.aswg.org/, Illinois Chapter
or email us directly at aaswg.illinois@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook

Brief Chapter Meeting followed by Free 1 hour presentation.
CEU’s are available at no charge.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012

XXXIV ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

XXXIV ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Passion for Group Work:
An International Conversation
 
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, U.S.A.
JUNE 14-17, 2012
For more information: http://www.aaswg.org/
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April chapter meeting:

AASWG Illinois Chapter Meeting
Wednesday April 4, 2012 5:30-7
Location: Loyola University Chicago
Water Tower Campus
11 E Pearson, Lewis Towers
Chicago, IL 60611
Beane Hall, 13th floor

Presenter: Marie Goulet-Raffety, LSW 
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2012 Membership renewal

Membership renewal:
The membership fees remain the same for 2012.  Upon renewing for 2012, your membership will be processed by our AASWG Operations Administrator, Nancy Sullivan.  Nancy will update your information in the AASWG membership records and send out your 2011 membership acknowledgement. 
By renewing today you help us to save the time and cost of further outreach emails, letters, and phone calls to you during 2012.  In 2011 we renewed a majority of our members and enrolled many new members!  In 2012, AASWG needs your ongoing membership commitment.  
The simplest and most efficient way is to join or renew on-line through our AASWG website:  www.aaswg.org.  Go to the website and login (to login just enter your user name which is your own name, e.g. SteveKraft), and your password (if you do not remember your password, you can request a new one after you enter your username).  If you choose not to renew on-line, you can mail the AASWG Membership Form with your payment (the mailing form is on the AASWG website.)  
Significant accomplishments in 2011 have included:  a successful and energizing annual symposium held in the exciting USA city of Long Beach, CA;  the continued distribution of our revised Standards for Group Work Practice; our ongoing celebration of the Encyclopedia of Social Work with Groups, edited by Alex Gitterman and Robert Salmon; and our two new publications of symposium proceedings: the San Diego, CA, USA Proceedings, Orchestrating the Power of Groups:  Beginnings, Middles and Endings, edited by Dominique Moyse Steinberg ; and the  Boston, MA, USA proceedings, Creating Connections, edited by Lucia Berman-Rossi, Marcia Cohen, & Holly Fischer-Engel.    

If you have any questions about the renewal process, email membership@aaswg.org, or phone toll-free 1-888-775-7045.
AASWG remains the only international professional organization in the world dedicated to the advancement of group work education and practice.  Please continue your participation in our AASWG mission by renewing your membership today!
Yours faithfully,
Your AASWG Membership Committee Co-Chairs:  Olga Molina, Alyssa Keel, and Julie Clifton
Your AASWG Executive Committee:  Jen Clements, Steve Kraft, Dana Leeman, Mark Macgowan, Linda McArdle, Olga Molina, Dominique Moyse Steinberg, Nancy Sullivan, Greg Tully, and Michael Wagner
And the entire AASWG Board!
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