NCA Director position: Jane reported that the application process to replace Nancy Chandler has been closed. Interviews will be taking place December 12th in Washington D.C.
Regional Chapter Summit: the Chapter Summit scheduled for next fall, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been scheduled for September 24-25, 2008. This is a Wednesday and Thursday.
RCAC Grant Money: to date, Jane stated that the Regional still has not received the next cycle of funding. All planned trainings will remain as planned. She will keep the Advisory Board posted on its status.
Washington D.C.: Jane reported that next week the management team is meeting to discuss possible increase in federal funding to the Regionals/NCA. In order to do so, plans to expend the additional funds must be drafted. Jane proposed to the AB, that she would like to use (some) funds for Telcam- a web-based medical consultation program, making access to medical experts in both urban and rural areas much easier. Jane also proposed that anyone with any suggestions, email her, and she will take those ideas to D.C. with her.
State Updates:
IL: Billie reported that she continues to visit all of the CACs in the state. She’s about 80% complete. A training calendar has also been completed and in May the chapter will be participating in the Walk Across IL fundraiser. Billie will send Anne and Jane a Matrix for transitioning CAC membership level. In turn, Anne and Jane will email this out the Advisory Board.
IN: Jan reported the chapter just had their annual meeting and chapter accreditation was decided as something what they wanted to pursue. Jan also reported that a CAC in SE IN is working toward covering this large, uncovered area.
WI: Brenda reported that all the CACs in the state will be getting trained tomorrow by Jodi Lashely, and then the annual chapter meeting will follow. One of the new developing programs was awarded an Associate membership grant. They have a state-wide medical “telmed” program called “ Secure Meeting” that they are piloting, and so far have had great success. Jane asked Brenda to send her info on this.
OH: Ben reported that at the chapter’s annual meeting, the board developed a new strategic plan to include assessing the possibility of CACs expanding their services, and service areas. By-laws will also be revisited. The chapter is also planning a study within their training department.
MN: Tom reported that the next chapter meeting is scheduled in April where Julie Pape will be presenting on the Chapter Accreditation standards.
IA: Stacie reported that the chapter is facilitating talks with NE IA in setting up a satellite office, as well as work on strategic planning.
NE: Ivy reported that the chapter held their last meeting for the year, and are working on the standards for chapter accreditation.
KS: Amy reported that the chapter is getting geared up for the next legislative session in January. The chapter’s new Board structure will also be put into place in 2008.
