From the Director
Assembly: Change in the Making
By Elizabeth J. Clark, Ph.D., ACSW

*Bailey Wins 2003-2005 Presidency
He has been national second vice president and treasurer.

*2002 NASW Vote

*More Vote Online in 2002 NASW Election
Online voting puts the association "ahead of the curve."
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff

*NASW Creating Four New Sections
The retention rate "is a strong indicator that sections are meeting members' needs."
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff

*Medicare Fee Boost Advocated
Many private insurance carriers base provider payments on Medicare reimbursement.

*Nondiscrimination Bill Moving
"We're going to continue to adamantly push forward."
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff

Code of Ethics Addresses Chemical Dependency
*Recovering Social Workers Offer Support
Social workers may experience more distress than the general public.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff

*House Vote Doesn't Stem Welfare Push
"The hope is that the Senate bill will be somewhat more progressive."
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff

*New Web Site Has Smooth First Month
Over 2,100 members took advantage of the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.

A Call for Parity

*PACE Field Organizers Get Training
Get-Out-the-Vote Campaigns Will Be Launched in Eight States
Organizers increase NASW's visibility to members, candidates and students.

*Voters Can Register on the Web
The software can be particularly useful in registering social work students.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff

*Social Workers Fill Top Positions in New York City
The level of social work leadership in city government is called "unprecedented."

*Contract Funds More Practice Studies
Much of the study will concern interventions social workers use to treat substance abuse.

*Stream of Bulletins on Practice Continues
Five more practice documents will be ready over the summer.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff

*Trust Announces Appointments, Developments
Gregory Jensen will chair the NASW Insurance Trust's Board of Trustees.

*N.C. Chapter Receives Grant for Salary Study
A report on how social workers can advocate higher salaries will be developed.
By John V. O'Neill, MSW, News Staff

*NASW Journal Picks Top Scholar Winners
Best Student Research Projects
Master's and baccalaureate students are eligible.

*U.N. Assembly Advocates 'Active, Productive Aging'
This meeting addressed challenges that have arisen in the two decades since the first assembly.
By Lyn Stoesen, News Staff

*Social Work in the Public Eye

*Letters to the Editor
Marriage Advantages
No Villains
End-of-Life Issue
Sept. 11 Complicity?