Illinois Aging Services
Meeting Minutes
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland
Call to Order- 4:00 p.m. by Chairman John Smith. Present/Absent:
PSA 01- Nyhammer (phone), 02- Jones/Fronczak,
03- Eskildsen, 04- Rider, 05- Real (phone) , 06- Niewohner, 07-
Hubbard, 08- Paeth, 09- Barczewski (phone), 10-Holmes, 11- Smith,
13- Lavin,
Absent: PSA 12- Gallagher.
Old Business
Update on the GWEP-IL “CATCH ON” Project--- Ms. Greuel reported
participation with the RUSH Team by phone regarding curriculum
development and design/redesigns to make the learning modules
friendlier. Current focus is on the dementia module and the
inclusion of case studies. Her hope is that this module will be
ready by the end of this year! Reminder: Only five (5) AAAs have
completed the 4 Basic modules! When “completer” information is
documented by the AAA on the appropriate form a $375 incentive
payments can be released! Only a few AAAs have submitted
documentation thus far and Sheila was disappointed, but encouraging,
and agreed to resend the email containing the incentive payment
form. She was also concerned about enrollment for the up-coming
trainings: PEARLS is scheduled 11/17-18/16 in Peoria for agencies
north of I74 and only 7 people registered thus far. Capacity is 20
and the registration deadline has been extended.
Approval of the Minutes: Members were provided with minutes for
the September 14, 2016 meeting. That document was reviewed and
hearing no questions/revisions, the following motion was submitted:
MOTION: To approve as submitted. (ESKILDSEN/Niewohner). Approved
unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report--- Balance Sheet dated 10/25/2016 was
presented by Treasurer Julie Hubbard. It was noted that a payment of
$9,000 to AgeOptions for ESP management should have been included
and the ending balance was corrected to $103,933.12. MOTION: To
approve the Treasurer’s Report as corrected. (PAETH/Rider) Motion
APPROVED.
NOTE: PSA 01 had originally joined as a non-member, but has since
requested reinstatement as a member (granted). Consequently, a dues
refund should be remitted to PSA 01.
ESP Report--- Annual Report distributed. There was some
discussion regarding the future of ESP and its inter-relatedness to
CRP and all the other IT systems proffered by IDOA. No answers. No
conclusions, except to try to maintain ESP for as long as possible.
IL Community Health and Aging Collaborative (ICHAC) Update--- In
the absence of CEO, Michael O’Donnell, the report was provided by
Jon Lavin. Under the ACL grant to Rush on behalf of the
Collaborative, Matter of Balance classes are scheduled in Geneva
(north) and Springfield (south) during October. The website, hosted
by AgeOptions. Is making progress. The Collaborative meeting held on
10/19 featured a presentation from Don Smith, UWTX re: the Texas
experience of expanding chronic disease self-management programs.
NOTE: Members expressed an overarching concern about the depth of
our current involvement with “healthy aging” programs and a feeling
of being “spread too thin”.
Nominating Committee/Slate of Officers for CY 2017--- Susan Real
reported that she had contacted the current officers to measure
their willingness to continue on in the same offices. Happily, most
had agreed! The following slate (incomplete) was submitted:
PRESIDENT- John Smith, VICE-PRESIDENT: Susan Real, SECRETARY: Lucia
Jones. The position of TREASURER is open for nominations from the
floor, due to Julie Hubbard’s approaching retirement. After some
discussion and a willingness to serve Keith Rider was identified as
a great replacement! MOTION: To elect Keith Rider as TREASURER to
replace Julie Hubbard now and to include his name on the submitted
slate for 2017. (LAVIN/Eskildsen) Approved unanimously. Julie and
Keith will begin the transition immediately.
Complete slate as submitted for 2017:
President John Smith
Vice President Susan Real
Treasures Keith Rider
Secretary Lucia Jones
Full slate to be voted on in January.
New Business
Proposed Budget for 2017--- The proposed document was
disseminated to the members and presented by John Smith, President.
Revenues and expenses were anticipated to remain stable as compared
to CY 2016. There was limited discussion. MOTION: To accept the CY
2017 Budget as presented. RIDER/Niewohner Unanimous.
CY 2016 Audit--- The audit engagement letter was shared with the
members present. It was noted that the fee had remained the same and
as provided for in the budget. The audit is expected to take place
in late February. MOTION: To accept the terms of the engagement
letter as specified. PAETH/Hubbard Unanimous.
Adjournment--- Having completed the agenda, this meeting of
Illinois Aging Services, Inc. was adjourned by consensus at 5:02
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by Lucia West Jones
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