CFOT

Kathleen Barker Schwartz, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA

2008 CFOT Honored Lecturer

The California Foundation for Occupational Therapy held its twenty eighth anniversary award and symposium luncheon. Kathleen Barker Schwartz, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA was the honored lecturer. The title of her speech, "The Founders of Occupational Therapy as Role Models for Today's Practitioners". Schwartz captured the attention of the audience, as she shared historical information and inspired us to all make a difference in our profession as did our founders.

Each year, we look forward to hosting an unforgettable event for you. The luncheon is an opportunity to network and visit old friends. Awards are presented annually at the luncheon. The following awards were presented for the year 2008:

CFOT Awards 2008

CFOT Meritorious Service Award -Judi Palladino, MA, OTR/L

Judi Palladino

CFOT Humanitarian Award-Judith Gail Rodgers OTR/L

Judith Gail Rodgers

CFOT Service Awards-Amy Schmidt-Salinas, MS, OTR/L and Kelly O'Brien, MS, OTR/L

Kelly O'Brien & Amy Schmidt

Graduate Scholarships, First Professional Master Entry Level

Fred Sammons Scholarship
Allison Paterson, San Jose State University
Phoebe Ning, University of Southern California

Jaffe Graduate Scholarship
Lori Lester, San Jose University

Ardith Breton Scholarship
Katy Bachar, CSU Dominguez Hills

Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship
Julia Young, University of Southern California

Every Child Achieves/Wellness Works Scholarship
Carrie Boone, University Southern California

Post Professional Graduate Scholarships

North Coast Medical Scholarship
Maria Martinez, Dominican University

Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship
Sarah Bream, University of Southern California

Knox-Hirsch Graduate Scholarship
Vivian Yip, University of Southern California

Wilma West Scholarship
Lynn Andonian, Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center

Occupational Therapy Assistant Traineeships

Los Angeles Consultants Group Traineeships
Linda Leonard, Santa Ana College

Jan Matsutsuyu Traineeship
Shannon Helgesen, Grossmont College

Scholarship Recipients

CFOT Research Grants
Winifred Schultz-Krohn, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, SWC, FAOTA
"Use of Leisure Activities to Enhance Money Management Skills with Teens Living in a Homeless Shelter"

Stephanie Foster, MS, OTR/L
"The Effects of Prenatal and Perinatal Events on Children's Sensory Processing Ability"

Jeanine Blanchard, PhD (cand), OTR/L
"A Mixed-Methods Study of Older Adults in a Lifestyle Redesign Program"

Research Grant Recipients

Seed Money for Program or Research Projects Susanna Perez, OTS, Loma Linda University

"OT Voluntary Credentialing for Fieldwork Educators and Coordinators: Motivations and Challenges"

Sarah Lord, OTS, Loma Linda University
"OT Practitioners' Use of the Wii in Rehabilitation: A Preliminary Study"

Leslie Purzycki, OTS, Loma Linda University
"Mothering Experience of Survivors of Domestic Violence"

CFOT Humanitarian Award

CFOT is seeking nominations for the CFOT Humanitarian Award. The purpose is to honor individuals or groups who, through their humanitarian activities, have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the philosophical principles of occupational therapy. Criteria for Selection: The award is in recognition of consistent, significant humanitarian activities that may include: helping to enhance and maximize the potential of the recipients of O.T. services, encouraging and fostering individual responsibility and human dignity, improving health status and enhancing the quality of life, providing a model for community service, dedication to the vision of creating a healthy society. The annual nomination deadline is May 31.

To receive more information please contact Nominations/Awards Chairperson Dottie M. Ecker, M.A. OTR/L (8l8) 790-0659 or email

CFOT Silent Auction

Don't miss the CFOT booth at the OTAC Conference! Look for the crowd and feel the excitement in our booth.

Why is the CFOT Booth so popular? It's the terrific items for sale at the annual silent auction! We welcome your donations for conference 2009. All items must have a minimum $25.00 market value. Contact Diana Su-Erickson via e-mail at silentauction@cfot.org.

The CFOT $500.00 Challenge

For many years Carlotta Welles spearheaded the CFOT $500 challenge. If the CFOT raised $500 at the OTAC conference using their "sandwich board" which accepted donations for as little as $1, Carlotta matched the sum. This past year Bonita Kraft, OTR/L initiated the challenge. It was great fun. Thank you Bonita for your generosity!

The Bid Board