NC Statewide Independent Living Council NC SILC Business Meeting Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017 Country Inn & Suites, Burlington, NC Welcome/Mission /Minutes The meeting was called to order by Chair Mark Steele at 1:06 pm. Introductions: Introductions were made by all. Absent members: Judy Stout, Sheila Winborne, Wendy Boyd, Douglas Johnson, and Barry Washington. SILC Mission and the SILC Accessibility Reminders were read by Mark Steele. Announcements Mark Steele: Before resigning, the previous administration purchased a new resource for all SILC members, hard copies of RobertÕs Rules of Order for Dummies. If needed, members may request this resource in a digital format, and the executive committee will acquire it. Discussion and Vote on Bylaws Revision Proposed bylaws revisions were distributed thirty days in advance of todayÕs meeting. A record of the Ad-Hoc Bylaws CommitteeÕs activities over the last quarter may be found on the SILC website under committee meeting minutes. Questions and comments about the proposed bylaws changes were discussed. Minor corrections to grammar were proposed. Unanimous approval of the bylaws as corrected (Josh Denton / Pat McGinnis). Committee (Re)Assignments The new approved bylaws establish three new standing committees, as follows below. Upon discussion of the committee responsibilities, members expressed interest and were appointed to the following committees: Governance Committee: The Governance Committee is a standing Committee of the Council. There shall be a Governance Committee appointed by the Chairperson. The committee shall be responsible for soliciting nominations for membership to the Council, making nominations for officers and at-large members of the executive committee, reviewing the bylaws annually and making recommendations for amendments, developing and implementing the strategies for monitoring the implementation of the SPIL, and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council. Appointed Members: Pat McGinnis, Sandy Hicks, Deja Barber, Josh Denton Advocacy Committee: The Advocacy Committee is a standing Committee of the Council. There shall be an Advocacy Committee appointed by the Chairperson. ÊThe committee shall be responsible for educating the Council in legislative and policy matters; coordinating the Council's interests with other agencies, and organizations; coordinating hearings and public forums necessary to carry out the duties of the council; developing and implementing strategies to maximize the cooperation, coordination, and working relationships among Êthe CILs, the DSE, the Council, the stateÕs protection and advocacy committee, other non-profit agencies, other councils, and public or private entities determined to be appropriate by the Council; and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council. Appointed Members: Ricky Scott, Marion Quirici, Carrie Bradstock Action Committee: There shall be an Action Committee appointed by the Chairperson. ÊThe committee shall be responsible for, in conjunction with staff, coordinating the development of the SPIL with the CILs and submitting it to the Council and the CILs for approval; compiling data and preparing an Annual Report on independent living in the state; compiling data and preparing the annual report (and other reports as required) to be submitted to the Independent Living Administration; and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council. Appointed Members: John Marens, Melea Williams, Donna Tooil, Gloria Garton, Ashley Elrod Committee Meeting Breakout Sessions & Reports Representatives of each newly seated committee provided a summary of the membersÕ discussion during the breakout session, highlighting key areas to focus on in their committee work. Announcements John Marens: It has been announced that Claudia Horn is leaving her position as Senior Executive Director at VR at the end of the month. Meeting Adjourned at approximately 4:00 pm. Attendees: P = Present / T= attending by Teleconference / A = Absent Members Ex. Officio Guests Mark Steele P Pamela Lloyd-Ogoke VRIL A Crystal Jackson Barry Washington A Chris Egan DD Council A Melea Williams P Patricia Sikes Ð DSB A Sandra Hicks P John Marens CAP P Josh Denton P Vicki Smith Ð DDNC P Pat McGinnis P Jan Withers Ð DDHH A Donna Tooill P Ricky Scott P Center Directors/Reps Ashley Elrod P Dave Wickstrom A Judy Stout A Barbara Davis A Deja Barber P Helen Pase A Douglas Johnson A Aaron Shabazz A Carolina Bradstock P Julia Sain A Sheila Winborne A Wendy Boyd A Staff/Support Marion Quirici P Mark Lineberger ASL P ASL interpreter P Tim (Sound) P Next Meeting: December 15, 2017 at the Country Inn and Suites in Burlington, NC. Respectfully submitted by Ashley Elrod, SILC Secretary. A recording of the meeting is available at the SILC office upon request. 1 2017.12.14 NCSILC Business Meeting