Background
Blake, Bennie E. was born on December 28, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Benjiman R. and Edna Earl (Street) Blake.
Blake, Bennie E. was born on December 28, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Benjiman R. and Edna Earl (Street) Blake.
Bachelor with honors, Eastern Washington University, 1969. Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University, 1977.
Social worker, Spokane (Washington) Community Services Office, 1977-1979, 85-;
psychiatric social worker, Eastern Eastern State Hospital, Medical Lake, Washington, 1979-1985;
Adjunct Professor, Eastern Washington U., Cheney, since 1982. Member team Western Eastern State Hospital Medicaid audit, 1984. Member Health Science Master's committee, Whitworth College, 1983.
Consultant; lecturer to various agys., organizations and schools on professional burn-out.
Active Washington Water Power Citizens Advisory panel (standing committee 1980). Participant Washington State Conference Advisers for Mentally Ill, 1980. Chairman Gerontology advisory board Spokane Falls Community College, 1980.
Member Ferry County Mental Health Board (budget committee), 1971-1975, member Area Aging Committee for Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille Counties (budget, membership committees), 1971-1975. Board directors Spokane Hospice. Served with United States Army, 1962-1965.
Member National Association of Social Workers (planning committee since 1984, certified), Washington Association Social Welfare (state conference treasurer 1979, board directors 1980, budget committee 1980, Eastern Washington legislation representative 1980, chairman nominating committee 1980, president Spokane chapter 1984), Eastern Washington University Alumni Association (chairman organizing committee 1980, board directors, president School Social Work chapter since 1985, editor, public regional newsletter), Washington State AAFS Computer Committee (chair), DSHS Computer Advisory Committee, Spokane North Lions Club.
Married Carol Ann Siemers, September 2, 1967. Children: Paul A., Julia Lynn.