Family Care Council

District 12

January 11, 2007                   

MEMBERS PRESENT:                                            STAFF & GUESTS PRESENT:

 

Ray Sylvestre, Treasurer                                             Sandra Mills, APD

Phil Pearson, Chair                                                     Shawna Retallack, FCC Secretary

Linda Peterson                                                            Melissa Brooks, APD

                                                                                    Susan Tanner, LAC

                                                                                    Jimmy Perrin

                                                                                    Anita Martin

MEMBERS ABSENT:                                            

 

Edith Kegle, Vice-Chair

                                                                                                                                 

I. ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS:

The meeting was called to order at 3:15 PM. Roll call established a quorum.     

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The minutes from the meeting on December 14th, 2006 meeting were reviewed and discussed by members and guests present.  Member Sylvestre made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 14th, 2006 meeting.  Motion seconded by Chairperson Pearson.  Motion carried. 

III. NEW BUSINESS:

Chairperson Pearson would like to buy paper and ink for the FCC12 printer.  Members and guests agreed that it was a justifiable expense.  Chairperson Pearson made a motion to spend $200.00 of the FCC12 budget to purchase paper and ink for the FCC12 printer.  Treasurer Sylvestre seconded motion.  Motion carried.

Melissa Brooks from the APD conducted a training session for the FCC12 members present via a power point presentation.  The presentation explained the purpose of the Family Care Council as well as who can be on the council.  At least 3 members with developmental disabilities should be on the council.  Only one person of these 3 members can be receiving services.  The other 2 members must be on the waiting list.  Up to 12 parents, brothers, sisters, and guardians can be on the council.  However, family members of current members on the Council can not be Family Care Council members.  Members of other governor appointed councils or boards as well as employees of the APD can not be Family Care Council members.  The Governor appoints 4 members and they serve 3 year terms.  The Family Care Council budget of $10,000 per year is provided by the APD.  Five hundred dollars out of the $10,000 is given to the state of Florida.  The Council may use donations, grants, and other funds in addition to the money provided by APD.  Chairperson Pearson obtained copies of the training so that the presentation can be posted on the FCC12 website. 

On January 25th and 27th there will be Transition Fairs.  Susan Tanner will register FCC12 for these fairs so that they can attend.

The members present have decided to rotate between members regarding who will attend the FCCF meetings.  Treasurer Sylvestre made a motion for Chairperson Pearson to attend the next Family Care Council Florida meeting in Orlando.  Chairperson Pearson seconded.  Motion carried.  Treasurer Sylvestre has agreed to go to the meeting in March.

Chairman Pearson initiated discussion regarding the FCC12 mission statement.  He would like to develop a better mission statement that truly describes FCC12’s charge.  After some discussion of members and guests a possible new mission statement was developed, “To advocate and assist all persons with developmental disabilities the best way we can, utilizing the funds made available to us as productively as possible.”  Chairman Pearson also mentioned some values that FCC12 should operate according to.  He asked for suggestions and members as well as guests agreed that they would like to review Chairman Pearson’s suggestions and try to come up with some privately.  Any suggestions can be discussed at the next Council meeting.  The goals for FCC12 were also discussed.  Some new goals that were discussed included developing an end of life plan to train families, to do fundraising, and to be effective representatives to the FCCF.  These goals will need to be prioritized according to greatest importance. 

IV. OPEN DISCUSSION:

Sandra Mills mentioned a possible incentive to boost Council membership.  Maybe Easter Seals can provide snacks at Council meetings as part of the service agreement.

Susan Tanner stated that she will withdraw her membership from the LAC and apply for membership with FCC12.

V. ADJOURN:

With no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 4:51 PM.