Advocacy and Leadership Committee Agenda
May 14, 2015
2:00 – 3:45 pm
North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC

2:00 – 2:10
Introduction

• Welcome
• Completion of Financial Forms
• Approval of Minutes    

Initiative Updates and Motion to Approve Continuation Funding

2:10 – 2:40
Sibling Support

2:40 – 3:10    
Partners In Policymaking 

3:10 – 3:25
Break

3:25 – 3:35
Meet New A & L Staff

3:35 – 3:45
Wrap ups and Reminders    
Caroline Ambrose

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
Staff: Melissa Swartz/Chris Egan/Pam Dickens - NCCDD

*Temporary Committee Assignments