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ADEC Chapters

Our regional chapters further the objectives of ADEC by providing a local forum for networking and educational opportunities for thanatology professionals.

Chapter Qualifications
Is your chapter in good standing with ADEC? Learn about ADEC's new chapter qualifications.

Guidelines for New Chapters
ADEC has developed resources for those seeking to form new regional chapters. Download the New Beginnings Guide. For more information on forming a chapter, contact:

Rebecca Morse, MA
E-mail: morsereb@denatix.com

Regional Chapters

California Chapter:

Southern California Chapter
Pamela Gabbay, MA, CT  
www.adec-socal.org

Florida Chapters:

Central Florida Chapter
Sally Kopke, MS 
http://cfcadec.org   

Jacksonville Area Chapter
Pam Rillstone

Northeast Florida Chapter

Palm Beach County Provisional Chapter
Cheryl D. Godbout

South Florida Chapter
Jennifer Kay, LCSW, MSW

Space Coast Florida Chapter
Rev. Robert Bruckart

New York Chapters:

Upstate N.Y. Chapter
Mark Buttiglieri

North Carolina Chapter
Frances D'Amato, MA, MEd

Oregon Chapter
Pat Schwiebert
www.adec-nw.org

Pennsylvania Chapter
Shirley Elrod

Texas Chapter
Joan Coughlin

Washington, DC Metro Area Virtual Chapter
Rebecca Morse, MA

Wisconsin Chapter
Jennifer R. Stevens

Updated: June 12, 2008

 

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