Call to Order - Vice President Barbara Eskildsen called the meeting to order at 4:47 p.m.

Roll Call - the following members were present: Lucia West Jones and Marla Fronczak (02), Barbara Eskildsen, (03), Joanne Thomas (04), Mike O'Donnell (05), Julie Hubbard (07), Joy Paeth (08), Tracy Barczewski (09), Shana Holmes (10), Rindi Reeves (11), Joyce Gallagher (12), and Jon Lavin, Diane Slezak, and Rob Mapes (13). Excused: Areas 01 and 06.

Minutes of the October 23 Meeting - Diane Slezak moved approval; seconded by Lucia West Jones. Motion carried.

Request from the Association President - Lynn Niewohner has offered to resign as I4A President due to the demands of her duties as Executive Director of the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Discussion followed. Consensus was reached that Lynn Niewohner should formally inform I4A of her intention to resign as President, if she deems resignation as necessary.

By-Laws and Decisions between Meetings - I4A Members reviewed Bylaws. "Article VI (Committees) Section 1 authorizes the Executive Committee to act on behalf of the Board of Directors in an emergency." Members present stated that they will act in the best interest of I4A as responsible professionals, insisting that discussion and action support the goals of the association. As responsible Board Directors of the Association, we are obligated to offer support, information and positive action that will advance the goals of the Older Americans Act including program development, coordination of services, advocacy and development of comprehensive coordinated systems of services for older persons. That we do not intend to break any law, and that we do have legal responsibility to advance the association's goals, and expect all members to perform their duties without obscuration."

Managed Care - I4A Members discussed the need for a comprehensive package of long term services and supports for individuals eligible to be enrolled in managed care and possible opportunities for Area Agencies on Aging. Consensus was reached that the Association should seek information and advice from a management consultant on issues including cost analysis and compliance with applicable laws. Members agreed to share information from the CMS Integrated Care Resource Center, the NASUAD Taxonomy of Services, and the Matchmaker section of the DHS Managed Care Website.

Adult Protective Services - I4A Members shared information from recent meetings with staff from the Governor's office, the Attorney General's office, and Equip for Equality. The Governor's office issued a press release indicating plans to expand the role of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Program to include adult protective services for persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 59. I4A members discussed issues including organizational capacity, statewide consistency, the pros and cons of a social vs. legal model, and trends toward non-profit adult protective services vs. governmental entities. I4A members discussed the need for a phase-in period, training, an expected 33% increase in caseload, and the need for a minimum $5 million to $7 million in addition to the current $10 million appropriated for the Elder Abuse and Neglect Program. Consensus was reached that I4A should review the draft legislation. Joyce Gallagher offered to contact Michael Gelder. Mike O'Donnell will contact Terry Steczo to obtain a copy of the draft legislation. Bill sponsors may include: Representatives Greg Harris and Patricia Bellock, and Senator Heather Steans. The bill may be introduced and appropriations requested during the week of January 2, 2013.

AgeOptions Proposal for CDSMP and DSMP - Jon Lavin distributed a proposal from AgeOptions to collaborate with I4A to promote statewide dissemination of the Chronic Disease Self Management Program and the Diabetes Self Management Program. Consideration of the proposal was tabled until the next meeting.

Next Meeting: January 22, 2013, Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Springfield, IL.

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.