[Ec] For EC support (ASAP): EGPS community dinner during AGPA

[Joe Hovey]

Yes I would only support it if it was a one time reimbursement to Hilary
(she will be fielding all payments directly).

But I agree, doesn't seem necessary, and we could address on a case by case
basis if someone directly asks.

*Joseph Hovey, LCSW, CGP*
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On Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 3:08 PM David A. Burks <davidaburks at gmail.com> wrote:

> I agree Christine. Too much paperwork.
>
> On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Honestly, I'm not inclined to get into scholarshipping meals, especially
>> when $35 doesn't seem like an exorbitant price for a NYC dinner. Just my 2
>> cents.
>>
>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM Joe Hovey <joehovey at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear EC:
>>>
>>> As part of our ad hoc Hosting Committee, Hilary Levine has offered to
>>> coordinate a dinner for EGPS members (and not-yet-members) on Thursday
>>> March 5. The details are laid out below.
>>>
>>> The plan is to send an invitation out to the member list (hoping to
>>> announce by Friday). Assuming slots are still available, we will then post
>>> an invitation/sign-up at the EGPS booth.
>>>
>>> Any questions or concerns? Or can we support this plan?
>>>
>>> The only specific question that remains in the air is whether EGPS could
>>> support some "scholarship" meals. The EC could approve this on our own if
>>> we dedicate $200 or less to this. Perhaps we could offer partial discounts,
>>> and let folks know in the invitation that if cost is a barrier up to 10
>>> people couple pay $15 instead of $35. How does that sound?
>>>
>>> -----------------------From Hilary:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *As we discussed, I have made a reservation at Fraunces Tavern
>>> (https://www.frauncestavern.com <https://www.frauncestavern.com>) for
>>> between 15-25 people on Thursday, March 5th at 8PM. We will be asking
>>> people to sign up and pay for dinner in advance (using either Zelle or
>>> Venmo). I have done my best to find a restaurant that would allow us to
>>> keep the cost down to make this event available to all EGPS members who
>>> would like to attend. Are we able to put any organizational funds towards
>>> supporting members for whom the cost might be prohibitive?To simplify
>>> things, I chose 6 entrees from the menu that people could choose from and
>>> that are about the same price ($26). I added tax and gratuity ($9) which in
>>> sum comes out to a  total of $35/person. This is not including any drinks.
>>> Fraunces Tavern has an incredible beer, wine, and cocktail list. Anyone who
>>> is interested in having a drink aside from tap water, would be asked to
>>> purchase that from the bar and to pay for it themselves.Fraunces tavern is
>>> located at 54 Pearl Street
>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/54+Pearl+Street?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>> which is two blocks from the South Ferry Station (R or 1 Train), about 30
>>> minutes by train from the Sheraton Hotel where Connect is taking place. I'm
>>> thinking we could meet in the hotel lobby at 7:15pm.*
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Joseph Hovey, LCSW, CGP*
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