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25/10/2025

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Active members, please keep an eye on your mail—we’ve sent out ballots for the Nominations Chair election! There are sev...
22/10/2025

Active members, please keep an eye on your mail—we’ve sent out ballots for the Nominations Chair election! There are seven candidates running, and their bios are included for your review. Take a moment to read through them and cast your vote for your preferred nominee. You can return your paper ballot by mail or follow the instructions to submit your vote via email. Your participation is important!

18/10/2025

NAAP and NCCAP are excited to be at the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living annual convention and expo. Check us out at booth 658!

Introducing our Treasurer, Donna M. Tennant, a dedicated leader with over 32 years of experience at Sundale Nursing Home...
17/10/2025

Introducing our Treasurer, Donna M. Tennant, a dedicated leader with over 32 years of experience at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown. Donna is a Nationally Certified Activity Consultant and currently serves as the Admission, Marketing, and Activity Director. She also teaches MEPAP courses, sharing her expertise to uplift others in the field.

Donna’s commitment to healthcare is widely recognized—she was named one of West Virginia’s 100 most influential people and holds certifications in Advanced Geriatric Education Skills, End-of-Life Care, and as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through NCCDP. Beyond her professional roles, she actively serves on multiple community boards and is a proud Rotarian involved in impactful local and international projects.

A graduate of Fairmont State University with a focus on Healthcare Management, Donna coordinates the Presents for Patients program in West Virginia, connecting community members with nursing home and assisted living residents during the holidays. She is also a member of the Monongalia County Board of Health and the Service League of Morgantown, continuously working to improve community health and well-being.

Donna balances her professional life with a rich family life, married to Floyd Tennant, with two children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She leads a team of 18 staff members at Sundale, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for residents, a core value she champions every day.

Those of you that was at conference and attended the banquet you may have met our resident volunteer the year. Yesterday...
17/10/2025

Those of you that was at conference and attended the banquet you may have met our resident volunteer the year. Yesterday October 16th he peacefully, passed away. He would always say it will be glorious day when he gets to heaven,he's really going to be missed at Taylor Healthcare center.

Introducing our Awards Chair, Maryanna! With over 28 years in long-term care and 19+ years as a Nationally Certified pro...
15/10/2025

Introducing our Awards Chair, Maryanna! With over 28 years in long-term care and 19+ years as a Nationally Certified professional, Maryanna brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our team. She has served on the WVAPA Board in multiple roles and is a passionate motivational speaker, having presented at the WVAPA Conference, West Virginia Dietary Conference, and numerous nursing homes.

Maryanna has been the Activity Director at her facility for 22 years, inspiring others through her leadership and commitment. Beyond her professional life, she serves as an officer of the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department for over 47 years and actively supports food distribution for those in need. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maryanna’s faith and love fuel her joyful and impactful career every day. She states God is Good!

Join us in celebrating Maryanna’s remarkable journey and her ongoing passion for making a difference.

Introducing our Vice President, Linda Laughery!With 26 years of experience as an Activities Director, Linda brings passi...
14/10/2025

Introducing our Vice President, Linda Laughery!

With 26 years of experience as an Activities Director, Linda brings passion and dedication to everything she does. She cherishes her family — three children and six grandchildren who truly are her world. A lifelong animal lover, Linda’s heart extends beyond people to all creatures great and small. She has proudly been part of the WVAPA team for 10 years and currently works at Fayetteville Center, making a lasting impact every day.

Join us in celebrating Linda’s commitment and warmth!

Meet your president, Shelly Currey! With 27 years of dedicated service at Salem Center in long-term healthcare, Shelly’s...
11/10/2025

Meet your president, Shelly Currey! With 27 years of dedicated service at Salem Center in long-term healthcare, Shelly’s journey began as a CNA and blossomed into a 20-year role as Activity Director. Today, she proudly serves as the Senior Director of Recreation for Genesis HealthCare in West Virginia.

When she’s not inspiring creativity with her residents, Shelly and her husband Rob embrace farm life, caring for cattle, geese, ducks, and 15 breeds of chickens. Her passions extend to camping, painting, crafts, cooking and canning.

Shelly’s vision for the WVAPA is: growth, enthusiasm, and a deep love for this field and the residents of West Virginia. She believes, “Every resident has a story to tell—their life experiences provide more educational opportunities than any book ever could.” I am honored to work alongside so many amazing residents during my career and look forward to sharing my knowledge with other directors. “It feels unreal -being able to work beside these amazing board members and I look forward to the exciting year ahead!”

Meet our Membership Chair, Joyce Moore! Joyce is the Activities Director at Taylor Health Care Center and has proudly se...
09/10/2025

Meet our Membership Chair, Joyce Moore! Joyce is the Activities Director at Taylor Health Care Center and has proudly served as a director for over 20 years. She has also been a dedicated member of our board for six years.

Joyce’s hobbies include cruising around in her Jeep and being an active member of the 304 Jeep Club, where she participates in benefit rides and events supporting kids and veterans. She loves exploring the beautiful scenery of West Virginia.

A proud dog mom to Buster, her Jack Russell Beagle, Joyce is also eagerly awaiting the arrival of her great nephew this January. Recently widowed in May, Joyce finds joy and purpose in working closely with her residents, helping to brighten their days and hers.

We’re grateful to have such a passionate and caring member on our team!

07/10/2025

Please Scan the QR code and register if you were unable to attend the conference. This will ensure eveyone is included in our emails and mailings. Thank you.

Meet Ashley Morris! Ashley began her journey as an activity director in 2020 and has been passionate about her work ever...
07/10/2025

Meet Ashley Morris!

Ashley began her journey as an activity director in 2020 and has been passionate about her work ever since. She currently works at Webster County Senior Center and has served on the board for three years, now acting as educaton. When she's not busy making a difference, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their 10-year-old daughter.

Introducing Twannna. Tawanna Sowards has been a dedicated member of Wayne Health Care Center since 1992, starting her jo...
05/10/2025

Introducing Twannna.

Tawanna Sowards has been a dedicated member of Wayne Health Care Center since 1992, starting her journey as a CNA and advancing to Activities Director in 2004. She describes this role as her dream job, expressing how deeply connected she feels to the residents, whom she can't imagine life without. Tawanna has also contributed to the West Virginia Activity Professionals Association (WVAPA) board for three years, currently serving as the publicity officer. Her proudest accomplishments are her boys, and her favorite activities revolve around anything she’s doing or watching, especially when it involves her four wonderful grandsons and their sports.

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