Membership Committee Teleconference Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Members present: Keith Greenarch, Barry Washington, Teresa Staley. Staff present: Debbie Hippler Members absent: Sandra Hicks, Sandy Ogburn, Kay Miley The meeting discussion opened at 11:02am. Keith asked regarding the Boards and Commissions office under the new administration. There has been no contact established to date. The application of Michael West was brought up. Barry spoke to him that day, he was waiting on further information. Teresa will phone him to follow up on his intentions and to get references. The packets to the Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living regional offices were mailed after the SILC meeting. No response. Teresa will phone Disability Partners CIL both in Sylva and Asheville and DARC in Greenville and disAbility Resource CIL in Wilmington to inquire of consumers who could be considered for SILC membership. Meeting was closed at 11:12am Next meeting is scheduled for March 21 at 11:00am. respectfully submitted – Debbie Hippler