LAIRD Meeting Minutes

Attending:

Relax Crew: Julie Flanders, Donita Jenner

P Class: Linda Victor, Janet Lundquist

PDD:  Verda Lee Gilchrist, Lynn Cwiklewich, Grace Higgins

Michener Services:  Joy Hoerle

Cars: Debbie Murray, Harvie Toews

CIRS: Diane Cuts

CSS:  Laurie Kaban

Lacombe Eagles:  Audra Lee, Scott Borthwick, Jeri McLean

COSMOS:  Cathy Rogowski (Minutes)

Welcome

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Correspondence Update

January 15^th, 2003 is the deadline for the next Central Newsletter

Facilitating & Supporting People to Have Relationships workshop

Location:  Olympic Volunteer Center, Calgary

Cost:  $175.00 per person

Register:  Jessie Pack-Kimmel

DDRC 4631 Richardson Way SW

Calgary, AB  T3E 7B7      1-403-240-7344

PDD Update

Viewing of a video produced for education by Community Living Awareness

q       Business Planning 2003-2006

Central Alberta Board met with self-advocates, staff, and sought input from other stakeholders in developing the business plan.  Available early in the new fiscal year.

q       Satisfaction Survey is scheduled for distribution in Jan. 

q       Staff Turnover in PDD Services

Available on the PDD website

Provincial turnover rate is 29.1%, and Central region is reporting turnover of 29.7%

q       Person Centered Intake will be used starting January 1, 2003

q       Community Recognition Program will again be calling for nominations of individuals who have “Made a Difference” in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Central Alberta.

q       Demonstration Project will be unfolding in
Drumheller and Wainwright.  The funding model has been developed based on a recommendation included in the Building Better Bridges report.  For more information, contact Christine Becker at 403-340-7778.

q       Meeting with Directors of Community Agencies scheduled for February 6^th, 2003 will give an opportunity to discuss and review the draft Business plan and other important items.

q       Next Board meeting will be held on January 16^th at the  5010 building.  This meeting is to share information about PDD with municipal, health, and other local officials.

Financial Report

MDA Committee – Requesting sponsorship for a two-day seminar in Red Deer.  Would encompass an educational and lifestyle enrichment opportunity for families, friends and service providers

Funds from PDD will be deposited into the Community Learning Initiative for the projected amount for 2002 and 2003, (approx. $4000,00.) 

MDA committee requested a commitment of funds from LAIRD. 

Discussion for LAIRD to financially commit $2000.00

Motion – Christine Becker

2^nd – Scott B.

Carried

Workshop Money – Re: Bill Forman

Letter will be sent out by Christine Becker and Laurie Kaban

Discussion of learning modules

q       Protection of Rights

q       Increasing Community Capacity

q       Employment

q       Family and Community

q       Enhancing leisure roles in the community