LAN 45 Steering Committee

Minutes of January 11, 2002

Attendees:  Gregg Stockey, Lainie Madio, Pat Kelley, Cindy Perna, Julie Neece, Amy Tays, Jill Villard, Jennifer Bakrins, Heather Mlynek, Bob Ingraham, Deborah May

Minutes: The minutes of October 12, 2001 were approved by those present.

Business:   

A)  Co-Convener update:  Sally Verhelle is no longer with ABNWMHC.  The Mental Health Center will not be co-convening at this time.  Pat Kelley suggested all LAN members take a turn completing LAN tasks to assist Gregg until another co-convener is found.

B)  Sony Petersen Awards will probably occur in conjunction with Bridge board meeting of April 24, 2002.  A subcommittee was formed to work on nomination packets, evaluation of nominees, etc.  This committee consists of Wraparound Committee and Bob Ingraham.

C)  A discussion of Bridge expenses associated with LAN operations resulted in a motion by Pat Kelley to charge $20 per agency annual dues.  Dues are to be used by The Bridge for postage and other expenses.

D)  The need for increased involvement in the LAN was discussed.  A short list of people to contact was generated.  Gregg agreed to contact those people.  Information about LAN will be made available at the next Network Panel Meeting on January 31, 2002.

Committee Reports:  

A)  Wraparound - Flex-funds balance for the rest of the year is down to $4000.  The committee is making a formal request for additional funding.  Joann Niemuth is also attempting to get separate reimbursement for services to an adoptive family.

B) FCS - NPRN continues to be our primary provider of FCS services.  As of January 1, 2002 services formerly provided by Catholic Charities are being provided by The Bridge.

C) SASS - Julie Neece announced the following new SASS positions:  Amy Tays - OMH Team Leader; Sandi Ruggles - ICG Residential Treatment Liaison; Steve Davis - DCFS Counselor.

Available Metro-flex funds balance is $10,000 - $15,000.  Call Julie Neece with questions about accessing those funds.

Our continuing shortage of available wraparound facilitators was discussed.  Julie suggested that Nena Bell or Barb Kaplan may be made available to serve as facilitators when needed.

D)  Families Helping Families - No report.

The next meeting will be April 12, 2002 at 1:00pm at The Bridge

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