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Minutes of the I4A Meeting

March 26, 2019

Meeting Date: March 26, 2019

Location: Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

3100 Montvale Drive

Springfield, IL 62704-4278

Meeting called to order by __Joy P._ at (time) _12:30_p.m.

Attendance: See attached sheet for attendance and for recording roll call votes

Members Present: __See attached form__

Guests Present: Matt M., Maureen M., John C., Kim Mc.

Executive

Joy Paeth - President

Marla Fronczak – Vice-President

Barbara Eskildsen - Treasurer

Shana Holmes- Secretary

Attend & Vote rec

Agenda Item Number For roll call vote
PSA	First	Last	In Attendance
01	Grant	Nyhammer	x (PH)
02	Marla	Fronczak	x
03	Barbara	Eskildsen	x
04	Keith	Rider	x
05	Susan	Real	x
06	Michael	Drew	x (PH)
07	Carolyn	Austin	x
08	Joy	Paeth	x
09	Tracy	Barczewski	x
10	Shana	Holmes	x
11	John	Smith	x
12	Joyce	Gallagher
13	Diane	Slezak	x

Minutes of past meeting by: Shana Holmes/Secretary (Diane S., took a majority of January’s minutes in Shana’s absence due to driving/weather).

I: Minutes: January 22, 2019

Motion: Accept minutes January meeting minutes

[ x ] as presented [ ] * as corrected

*corrected:

MOTION BY: Barb E. SECONDED BY: Diane S.

Discussion:

[] VOICE VOTE [ ] ROLL CALL VOTE #

[ x ] APPROVED [ ] NOT APPROVED

i)Treasurer’s Report: Barb-Report

MOTION: Accept the report as presented. Area 12 is the only PSA which has not paid their dues. Dues have not been paid by City of Chicago for approximately 3 years.

MOTION BY: Marla F. SECONDED BY: Tracy B.

Discussion: Wait until April to further the conversation of what to do with the City of Chicago not paying dues.

[] VOICE VOTE [ ] ROLL CALL VOTE #

[ x ] APPROVED [ ] NOT APPROVED

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Government Strategies: Maureen/John/Matt

Discussion: Speaker Madigan managing a large new amount of members by putting bills into sub-committees to die. A huge turnover in staff a little bit of frustration from legislature. Waiting to get feedback from Governor’s office; if bills do or don’t pass will determine how much revenue the State has. Bills being tracked/information a) most are in sub-committee b) HB 347/probate assault of elderly c) HB 1471 Illinois Trust code/minor changes d) Unions oppose anything to trust and probate act e) HB 3343 elderly to use SNAP benefits at restaurants/40 sponsors f) SB 187 (amended) and not put on aging; expansion of community care program g) DHS does assessment on Alzheimer’s, data DHS isn’t sharing with other agencies h) HB 3065 require APS workers to notify the family of case

Committee Reports

Legislative: Susan Real- Alert finished by Marla, Kim and Diane, will go out this week. Next alert is scheduled in two weeks about reauthorization of OAA (S Real will develop this one). Maureen is recommending the alerts are released bi-weekly. Topics need to be listed and assigned to other agencies in the association. Information on minimum wage and the impact along with a minimum wage survey instructions overview passed out. Survey needs filled out for aging network in addition to what Illinois Partners is collecting. Same survey filled out for Illinois Partners can be sent to Susan.

Social Isolation: Marla Fronczak- Had a phone call 3-24-19 with IDoA. Employees with IDoA and their graphic design artist were present. IDoA wanted I4a’s input and interested in AAA’s to come up with a brand. IDoA spoke a little bit about the statewide initiative; and a million for dementia activities. Some can be used for admin but would like to make sure it goes to the community (Alzheimer’s evidence based), social isolation had a little bit more flexibility. Conversation seemed a bit more positive in re to social isolation and there were funds associated with social isolation rather than ADRC. Its community and connectedness; Social Isolation (a million distributed to the AAA’s through funding formula) is affecting both young and old, connecting the need in the population regardless of the age. Barb’s area is using a checklist of check and connects prior to an agreed intervention. Referrals through Nutrition Providers (living alone), outreach workers set up appointments with AAA. Word of mouth, living and learning workshops, phone or in person contact. ~Next Social Isolation meeting at the end of April~? Department would like some statewide data.

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Old Business

I: IDoA Leadership Changes/Educate IDoA staff- Barb E., will ask for a staff chart to begin seeing who conversation should be taking place with. There used to be yearly IDoA/AAA educational trainings. Perhaps initiate a training/retreat with a non-profit focus. A conversation with the new Director of the Dept., tonight will help decide how this can be designed. Team putting this together will be Barb, Diane and Carolyn. Need to wait until the new Director has everyone in their positions.

II: Grants Management System-Kim McCahill- Each AAA (3) Carolyn, Joy and Marla are involved with Smart & Simple (AgeOptions) will have the ability to document/record budgets RFP’s, FAQ’s, NGA’s, etc., through this system. Brings the fiscal and programs together. An electronic signature (unique login), and certified is included in signing documentation. Cost for this program is expensive.

New Business- None

Attend & Vote re

Hot Topics

I: Social Media – Twitter, Constant contacts, You-Tube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Update websites with current events. Solicit RFP’s, Needs Assessments and a constant contact newsletter. Network for good allows for donations and a platform for contacts. Story core (a website) brings a client’s own words of advocacy to the stage. Board members tell a story about the impact the aging network is making on the community.

Adjournment:

SET TIME AND PLACE FOR NEXT MEETING:

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is scheduled for_May 28, 2019

ADJOURN AT (TIME): __3:56__p.m.

MOTION: Adjourn meeting

MOTION BY: Diane S.

SECONDED BY: Barb E.

[ ] VOICE VOTE [ ] ROLL CALL VOTE #

[ x ] APPROVED [ ] NOT APPROVED

MINUTES COMPLETED BY: Shana A. Holmes, I4A Secretary