Call to Order - President Julie Hubbard called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present: Grant Nyhammer (01), Lucia West Jones (02), Barbara Eskildsen (03), Joanne Thomas (04), Mike O'Donnell (05), Julie Hubbard (07), Tracy Barczewski (09), Yvonne DeKnikker (10) by phone, John Smith (11), Yolanda Curry (12) by phone, and Diane Slezak (13). Absent: Area 06 and Area 08.
Guests included Terry Steczo, Maureen Mulhull, and Susan Hughes.

Minutes of the March 27, 2012 Meeting - Lucia West Jones moved approval. Motion seconded by Barbara Eskildsen. Motion carried.

Treasurer's Report - Barbara Eskildsen moved approval. Motion seconded by Lucia West Jones. Motion carried.

Legislative Committee Report - Government Strategy Associates Terry Steczo and Maureen Mulhull gave a legislative update including draft legislation to create the Seniors Pharmaceutical Relief Program Act. Mike O'Donnell provided a synopsis of SB 2840 calling for cuts and changes in the Medicaid program, including the elimination of Illinois Cares Rx.

Introduction (phone) - The Area Agencies on Aging were introduced to Kenneth Munson, Regional Director, Department of Health and Human Services. Conversation followed.

Fit and Strong! - Susan Hughes, DSW, Institute for Human Health Research and Policy gave a presentation on Fit and Strong - an evidence-based physical activity program for older adults. Discussion followed.

CCPAC Report - Joanne Thomas presented a summary of the most recent CCPAC Meeting. Discussion followed.

OASAC Report - Grant Nyhammer presented the OASAC Report. Discussion followed.

Illinois Alzheimer's Collaboration - Dr. Raj C. Shah (by phone) described the role of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and opportunities for collaborating with Area Agencies on Aging. John Smith noted the similar role of the SIU Memory and Aging Center which serves downstate Illinois.

Case Management Redesign - I4A discussed plans for an informational meeting sponsored by the Illinois Department on Aging, entitled, "The Changing Landscape of Long Term Services for Older Adults - A National Perspective" to be held June 19, 2012 in Chicago. The Association also discussed the future roles for case management and AAAs in relationship to managed care for older adults and persons with disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

OAA Title III-D - I4A discussed the costs and benefits of implementing evidence-based health aging programs in Illinois.

ADRCs - I4A discussed the implementation of Aging and Disability Resource Centers and the potential for continued federal funding.

Nominating Committee - Joanne Thomas moved the election of Lucia West Jones, Barb Eskildsen, and Tracy Barczewski to serve on a Nominating Committee to nominate candidates for the election of officers. Motion seconded by John Smith. Motion carried.

Next Meeting: August 21, 2012 at the Area Agency on Aging for LincolnLand in Springfield.

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.