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May-June 2026

Secretary — Raker Wilson, AMFT

Board Minutes February 2026

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CHAPTER-CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
A Mutual Benefit Corporation

Date: February 15, 2026

Location: Encino Golf Course Banquet Room

16821 Burbank Blvd. Encino, CA 91436

The following Directors, constituting at least a quorum of the Board, were present at the meeting:

Board Members in Attendance:

Jennifer Calderon President Hannah Bacos Pre-Licensed Rep (Co-chair)
Akane Takijiri President Elect Anaymee Cifuentes VP of Membership
Shawn LaRe' Brinkley VP of Programs Shari Manculich Member at Large (Sponsorship)
Stephanie Gonzalez VP of Marketing John Garrison Pre-Licensed Rep (Co-chair)
Raker Wilson Secretary Francesco Onorati CFO

Board Members Absent:

Daniel Hermosillo President Elect

The President called the meeting to order at 12:23 PM.The CFO left the meeting at 1:38. The meeting adjourned at 12:33 PM.

The January meeting notes and minutes are pending approval depending on email-access of board members. The January agenda is awaiting approval depending on email-access of board members. All reports were are pending approval depending on email-access of board members. Motion was made to table reading of January meeting minutes and notes until March membership meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.

  1. Various matters of chapter business were discussed and input was received from members of the Board. Committee updates included:
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Discussion held around diversity committee
  • L&E Contract with CAMFT
  • CE Renewal Update
  • Open Board Positions
  • Membership appreciation
  • Review of Chapter Bylaws
  • Renewal of Venue lease
  • Annual CAMFT report
  • Nitto survey
  • CLC Update
  • Volunteer Appreciation
  1. Motions
    1. A motion was made for a vote on whether Nitto can send out a survey on biometric screening devices at no charge for members as optional. Motion passes unanimously.
    2. A motion was made to table reading of January meeting minutes and notes until March membership meeting. Motion passes unanimously.

  2. Adjournment
    1. There being no further business, on motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 2:33 PM.

Approved: March 15, 2026
Raker Wilson, Secretary



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