Advocacy and Leadership Committee Agenda
August 6, 2015
2:00 – 3:00 pm
North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC

2:00 – 2:10
Introduction

• Welcome
• Completion of Financial Forms
• Approval of Minutes    

Caroline Ambrose

Initiative Updates and Motion to Approve Continuation Funding

2:10 – 2:25
Safety and Security
Jessica Green
Coastal Horizons, Inc.

2:25 – 2:40    
NC Chapter of NCADSP
Renate Macchirole
Benchmarks

2:40 - 2:50    
Fiscal Report                
Yadira Vasquez, NCCDD

2:50 – 3:00     
Wrap ups and Reminders    
Caroline Ambrose

ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
Caroline Ambrose, Chair - Individual with DD
Karen Armstrong - Public at Large
Wayne Black; Alternate: Rick Zechman - DSS
Lisa Byrd - Individual with DD
Michael Groves - Individual with DD
Mary Edwards - DAAS
Lourdes Fernandez - Parent of child with DD
Crystal L. Foreman - Individual with DD
Joshua Gettinger* - Parent of child with DD
Katie Holler - Individual with DD
Cheryl Powell* - Individual with DD
Clare Shocket - Parent of a child with DD            
Senator Tommy Tucker - Legislative Representative
Staff: Pam Dickens - NCCDD

*Temporary Committee Assignments