Advocacy and Leadership Committee Agenda - DRAFT
November 19, 2015
3:00 - 5:00 pm
North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC

3:00 - 3:30
Introduction

• Welcome
• Activity: Getting to know you
• Approval of August Minutes    

3:30 - 3:40
Fiscal Report
Caroline Ambrose, Chair

3:40 - 4:00
Initiative Updates  

• Safety and Security
• Partners in Policymaking (PIP)
• Advancing Strong Leaders in the Field of IDD
• NC Chapter of the Alliance of Direct Support Professionals

4:00 – 4:30
Discussion of potential RFA Topics  

4:30 – 4:45    
Conference/Event Attendance Updates
        
4:45 - 5:00    
Wrap ups and Reminders

• Completion of Financial Forms
• Reminder of February Council meeting date – February 11 – 12 in Cary

Caroline Ambrose, Chair

ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Caroline Ambrose, Chair - Individual with DD
Karen Armstrong - Public at Large
Wayne Black; Alternate: Rick Zechman - DSS
Lisa Byrd - Individual with DD
Michael Groves - Individual with DD
Mary Edwards - DAAS
Lourdes Fernandez - Parent of child with DD
Crystal L. Foreman - Individual with DD
Joshua Gettinger* - Parent of child with DD
Katie Holler - Individual with DD
Cheryl Powell* - Individual with DD
Clare Shocket - Parent of a child with DD            
Senator Tommy Tucker - Legislative Representative
Temporary Staff: Melissa Swartz - NCCDD