ELARC VAC MEETING MINUTES: 10/25/07
OPENING ROUND-Introductions
CLARIFY/MINUTES
RE: VAC-driven issues discussed on 9/27/07
Decide on which one of the 6 VAC-driven issues (Listed on 9-27-07 agenda/minutes) the VAC will take to the AD HOC meeting in Dec. 07.
VAC will send out a ballot to pick one concern.
Patricia, Mercede, and Yvette will develop and mail a flyer to all vendors to vote on VAC-driven issue of most concern. that takes into account the 3 Joint Themes Generated from the Retreat. Ballot/checklist can be emailed, faxed, or mailed back to ELARC. Results will be discussed at the next VAC meeting Nov.15, 2007.
REPORT ON ELARC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S AD HOC COMMITTEE
Three Joint Themes Generated from the Retreat (CAC, FAC, VAC, Board)
1. Inclusion: Choice, self-direction, participation and partnership as defined at the ELARC Board Retreat with services and supports that increase opportunities for independence, relationships, jobs and affordable housing.
2. Connection: Increase collaboration between advisory committees and Board of Directors, to fulfill ELARC's governance vision.
3. Transformation of the Committee: A proactive governance community that facilitates involvement, communication, partnerships that lead to greater choice and self-direction for the people it serves.
Discussion: Alignment of VAC concerns and Retreat Debriefing
Group 1:
Connect VAC agenda items with AD HOC committee;
Having natural dialogue between vendors and consumers;
Structured trainings to develop awareness;
Address Transportation issues;
Develop stronger relationships to transform.
Group 2:
Inclusion from a Vendor's perspective
There is desire to relate to themes and meet needs, but it is a challenge for providers to do so due to rules, staffing, money issues, etc. Overcoming challenges is a very difficult situation. We need the other groups to be able to help us.
Propose to have advisory committees and the Board to meet and collaborate, every 3-6 months.
GUEST SPEAKER for Nov. VAC - MIGUEL LUGO (CHAIR OR ELARC CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE?
Frances Jacobs:
Vendors can be reimbursed for absences that are a direct result of the fires. Notice posted on ELARC website. Please contact is Karina Gonzalez for if you have any questions.
ELARC Staff Development:
Recommended reading for ELARC STaff
First Break All the Rules
The Fifth Discipline
ELARC Training: Person-centered thinking, etc.
Yvette Baptiste
Housing Advocates Needed in the Eastern Los Angeles and Whitter areas to develop a leadership team of volunteer housing advocates in Eastern Los Angeles to promote the development of affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities. Flyer available. Please contact Yvette at Family Resource Library (FRC) 626-300-9171.
Book recommendation for Sexual Behavior for people with disabilities:
The Rules of Sex (Hot Pink Book): Social and legal Guidelines for those who have Never Been Told
Written for Young Adults with Johnny Numez and Dr. Nora J. Baladerian. Available for purchase at the FRC.
NOMINATION FOR NEW CHAIR
Cathay Liu
Teresa Groak
Tammy Bachrach
VICE CHAIR
Joe Donofrio
Teresa Groak will coordinate the flyer and send to Francis Jacobs to be mailed.
REVIEW/ISSUES
Nov. 07 Agenda: Propose Teleconference meeting (TV) for January 08 VAC meeting.
CLOSING ROUND
Hospitality: Patricia De Los Santos (Easter Seals)
Mentor: Teresa Groak
CLARIFY/MINUTES
RE: VAC-driven issues discussed on 9/27/07
Decide on which one of the 6 VAC-driven issues (Listed on 9-27-07 agenda/minutes) the VAC will take to the AD HOC meeting in Dec. 07.
VAC will send out a ballot to pick one concern.
Patricia, Mercede, and Yvette will develop and mail a flyer to all vendors to vote on VAC-driven issue of most concern. that takes into account the 3 Joint Themes Generated from the Retreat. Ballot/checklist can be emailed, faxed, or mailed back to ELARC. Results will be discussed at the next VAC meeting Nov.15, 2007.
REPORT ON ELARC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S AD HOC COMMITTEE
Three Joint Themes Generated from the Retreat (CAC, FAC, VAC, Board)
1. Inclusion: Choice, self-direction, participation and partnership as defined at the ELARC Board Retreat with services and supports that increase opportunities for independence, relationships, jobs and affordable housing.
2. Connection: Increase collaboration between advisory committees and Board of Directors, to fulfill ELARC's governance vision.
3. Transformation of the Committee: A proactive governance community that facilitates involvement, communication, partnerships that lead to greater choice and self-direction for the people it serves.
Discussion: Alignment of VAC concerns and Retreat Debriefing
Group 1:
Connect VAC agenda items with AD HOC committee;
Having natural dialogue between vendors and consumers;
Structured trainings to develop awareness;
Address Transportation issues;
Develop stronger relationships to transform.
Group 2:
Inclusion from a Vendor's perspective
There is desire to relate to themes and meet needs, but it is a challenge for providers to do so due to rules, staffing, money issues, etc. Overcoming challenges is a very difficult situation. We need the other groups to be able to help us.
Propose to have advisory committees and the Board to meet and collaborate, every 3-6 months.
GUEST SPEAKER for Nov. VAC - MIGUEL LUGO (CHAIR OR ELARC CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE?
Frances Jacobs:
Vendors can be reimbursed for absences that are a direct result of the fires. Notice posted on ELARC website. Please contact is Karina Gonzalez for if you have any questions.
ELARC Staff Development:
Recommended reading for ELARC STaff
First Break All the Rules
The Fifth Discipline
ELARC Training: Person-centered thinking, etc.
Yvette Baptiste
Housing Advocates Needed in the Eastern Los Angeles and Whitter areas to develop a leadership team of volunteer housing advocates in Eastern Los Angeles to promote the development of affordable housing for people with developmental disabilities. Flyer available. Please contact Yvette at Family Resource Library (FRC) 626-300-9171.
Book recommendation for Sexual Behavior for people with disabilities:
The Rules of Sex (Hot Pink Book): Social and legal Guidelines for those who have Never Been Told
Written for Young Adults with Johnny Numez and Dr. Nora J. Baladerian. Available for purchase at the FRC.
NOMINATION FOR NEW CHAIR
Cathay Liu
Teresa Groak
Tammy Bachrach
VICE CHAIR
Joe Donofrio
Teresa Groak will coordinate the flyer and send to Francis Jacobs to be mailed.
REVIEW/ISSUES
Nov. 07 Agenda: Propose Teleconference meeting (TV) for January 08 VAC meeting.
CLOSING ROUND
Hospitality: Patricia De Los Santos (Easter Seals)
Mentor: Teresa Groak
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