Advocacy Development Committee Agenda 
May 10, 2018
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn Cary, NC

3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Introduction

• Welcome Guide to Productive Meeting
• Approval of February Minutes

Nessie Siler, Chair

Initiative Updates

3:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

• NC Empowerment Network

Nessie Siler Cheryl Powell

3:35 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.
Motion Items

• Selection Committee Recommendation: Leadership Development Training
• RFA Discussion: NC ADA Network Coordination Technical Assistance and Fiscal Intermediary

Nessie/NCCDD Staff/ Chris Egan, E.D. NCCDD Staff

4:35 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Future Investments Update

• Outreach to Hispanic/Latino Communities

Chris Egan, Staff

4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  
Wrap ups and Reminders

• Completion of Financial Forms
• Reminder August 9 & 10, 2018 Council meeting in Asheville at Hilton Garden Inn

Nessie Siler Committee Members

ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

Nessie Siler, Chair - Individual with DD Eric Chavis Individual with DD
NaKima Clark - Parent/Guardian
Bryan Dooley - Individual with DD
Mary Edwards; Alternate: Joseph Breen - Agency: Aging & Adult Services
Jason Faircloth - Individual with DD
Katie Holler - Parent/Guardian
Representative Verla Insko - Legislative Representative
Gary Junker - Dept. of Public Safety
Kelly Kimple, M.D.; Alternate: Danielle Matula - Agency: W/C Health
Joe Piven, M.D.; Alternate: Deborah Zuver - Agency: Carolina Institute on DD
Cheryl Powell -  Individual with DD
Daniel Smith - Parent/Guardian

Staff: Melissa Swartz