ELARC VAC MEETING 2-28-08

Cathay Liu – VAC Chair - suggested that the notes be changed to a new format that they be taken to document importation information in a bullet form it was proposed and approved by the VAC

The VLF invited the VAC to join them to be part of the VLF. The VLF is held before the VAC on the 4th Thursday of the month from 9-10 am and the Whittier site will also be available to join them

The phone tree was put into action with about 300 vendors being contacted, there was complaint about the information not being correct and vendors not updating their information and a suggestion was made, that the vendors to be categorized by services provided

A suggestion was also made to have the vendors be able to update their information on the ELARC website; Frances stated that she would look into it

The vendors also stated that they would like to be updated on the state budget by ELARC at the VAC meetings

There was a suggestion last month that guest speakers be invited to do presentations and Cathay stated that she was working on it and would like suggestions from the group for future topics

The Board retreat is set for July 12 and the VAC has 5 slots open if you are interested in attending please notify the VAC

There will be a Supportive Living Services open forum on March 12 at the Alhambra location

There is a committee working on a vendor survey it will consist of three questions 2 open ended and one yes or no question if you would like to help with this project please see Cathay

Miguel from the CAC was to make a presentation to the VAC but he was not present

A member of the VAC that provides transportation suggested that the transportation providers meet every two months and she also stated that she felt that the information that is discussed at the VAC does not pertain to them (there was discussion about this)

Frances stated that there are grants available for those that are interested in receiving help with transportation services, but there has been no response from vendors, a suggestion was made that there be a transportation forum established

A suggestion was made that a broker from auto insurance could be contacted to do a presentation to the VAC

There is a mini conference that will be happening for children in transition there will be more information to follow

There was also an announcement by Frances that all vendors should be attending the person centered thinking training that introduces people to this concept, they are held regularly and consist of four sessions