MINUTES

STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL

ANNUAL MEETING

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Wednesday

September 30, 2009

3:15-4:30 PM

Radisson Airport Hotel

2081 Post Road, Warwick, R.I.

 

Members present: Ray Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa, Treasurer; Liz Graves, Council Chairperson; Margarita Grome; Ron Racine; Heidi Showstead, 2nd Vice-Chair; Mary Wambach.

Volunteer: Christina Battista; Rui Goncalves; Karen Hanrahan; Vanessa Volz.

Staff: Camille Pansa, Executive Director.

Guests: Micaela Black (US Department of Veterans Affairs).

Interpreter: Hayley Jamroz; Dona Lombardi.

 

  1. Introductions: Liz Graves welcomed Council members to the annual meeting. Self introductions were made.
  2. Minutes of quarterly Council meeting of June 26, 2009: previously sent.  A motion was made by Heidi Showstead to accept the minutes and seconded by Rick Costa.  The vote passed unanimously. For:  Ray Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa; Liz Graves; Margarita Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none.
  3. Liability insurance: Camille Pansa stated that the Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance is in effect.

    4.  Interest disclosure statement: New Council members were asked to complete the statement and existing Council members were asked to submit any changes. All forms should be returned by October 9,          2009.

    5.  Meeting dates for writing 704 Part I Report for FFY 2009:   The projected dates are October 16th and November 13th  from       12:00-2:00pm. The State Plan Committee meeting dates for the   writing of the 2011-2014 SPIL was previously sent. Camille           Pansa requested that all members take part in the writing of this         important three year State Plan.

    6.  Committee Reports:

     Finance/Resource Committee: previously sent. Rick Costa    reported that the Council was financially sound in spite of      unexpected equipment replacements and repairs.

     Leadership Development and Advocacy Committee:          previously sent. Mary Wambach reported a number of events       that were generated through the committee. The committee is    presently working on their goals and objectives for the      upcoming year.

          State Plan/Monitoring Committee: The 4th Quarter SPIL and         Corporate Work Plans were previously sent. The Centers’        reports on SPIL Goal 1, obj.1 (Transitioning) and obj. 2       (Olmstead Plan) was tabled.

     Membership/Nominating Sub-committee:

     Nomination of Council Members’ reappointments:

     Mary Wambach presented Liz Graves, Barbara Rozul, and        Heidi Showstead for reappointments. A motion was made by      Kristen Connors to nominate Liz Graves for reappointment and seconded by Terrance Chapman. The vote passed      unanimously. For:  Ray Bandusky; Terrance Chapman;          Kristen Connors; Rick Costa; Margarita Grome; Heidi   Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none.

     Abstention: Liz Graves. A motion was made by Heidi      Showstead to nominate Barbara Rozul for reappointment and          seconded by Liz Graves. The vote passed unanimously. For:    Ray Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick       Costa; Liz Graves; Margarita Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary     Wambach. Against: none. Abstention: none.

     A motion was made by Margarita Grome to nominate Heidi        Showstead for reappointment and seconded by Terrance          Chapman. The vote passed unanimously. For:  Ray          Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa;   Liz Graves; Margarita Grome; Mary Wambach. Against: none. Abstention: Heidi Showstead.

 

     Nomination of New Council members:

     Mary Wambach presented Christina Battista, Rui Goncalves,     Karen Hanrahan, and Vanessa Volz as candidates for membership. Biographical information was previously sent.

     A motion was made by Liz Graves to nominate Christina   Battista for Council membership and seconded by Heidi Showstead. The vote passed unanimously. For: Ray         Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick      Costa; Liz Graves; Margarita Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary        Wambach. Against: none. Abstention: none. 

     A motion was made by Kristen Connors to nominate Rui Goncalves for Council membership and seconded by Rick   Costa. The vote passed unanimously. For: Ray Bandusky;         Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa; Liz Graves;      Margarita Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none. Abstention: none.    

     A motion was made by Liz Graves to nominate Karen       Hanrahan for Council membership and seconded by Rick   Costa. The vote passed unanimously. For: Ray Bandusky;         Terrance Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa; Liz Graves;      Margarita Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none. Abstention: none.    

     A motion was made by Kristen Connors to nominate Vanessa   Volz for Council membership and seconded by Ray Bandusky.    The vote passed unanimously. For: Ray Bandusky; Terrance   Chapman; Kristen Connors; Rick Costa; Liz Graves; Margarita         Grome; Heidi Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none.      Abstention: none.      

 

     Nomination of Officers: Mary Wambach presented the Slate of Officers as follows: Liz Graves, Chairperson; Kristen    Connors, 1st Vice Chair; Heidi Showstead, 2nd Vice Chair; Rick          Costa, Secretary; Barbara Rozul, Treasurer. Mary asked three      times for nominations from the floor for each officer position. A          motion was made by Margarita Grome and seconded by          Terrance Chapman  to accept the Slate of Officers as    presented.  For:  Ray Bandusky; Terrance Chapman; Kristen   Connors; Rick Costa; Liz Graves; Margarita Grome; Heidi          Showstead; Mary Wambach. Against: none.       

 7. Executive Director’s Report: previously sent. Camille Pansa          thanked everyone for the Council’s accomplishments and hard           work. She stated that RISILC, once a meeting and minute organization, has progressed into a nationally recognized     organization.       

    8.  Chairperson’s report: Liz Graves graciously thanked everyone        for their help in making her position as Chair that much easier.         She appreciates all the support and is honored to hold the      position.

    9.  New Business: none.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara Rozul 

Secretary