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Human Services Advisory Commission - Minutes - January 14, 2002 Page 2 of 4 OCIM. She said she likes to get up and go and help people. She likes to do things that make a difference that 'jId eventually influence people's opinions or influence actions. Other Member Comments: Newly- elected Co -Chair Wash asked for everyone to introduce themselves. She told about her activities at the Interfaith Council Community Shelter. Ms. Hinton introduced herself as Management Analyst with the County Manager's Office, who is taking Albert Kittrell's place as staff support for the HSAC. Ms. Kinzie introduced herself as the alternate for Ms. Russell from the Partnership for Young Children, which is the local "Smart Start" agency. Mr. Block introduced himself as the representative of the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging, as well as a member of the Subcommittee working on the new Senior Center. Ms. Bowe, Director of Services at the Murdock Center, introduced herself. She is the representative of the Orange County Board of Social Services. Ms. Echols introduced herself as a member At- Large. She works for the Orange County Health Department. Mr. Hurston said he is on this Commission by way of the Orange County Board of Health, as its representative on the HSAC. Ms. Matthews is here as the nominee from the Cooperative Extension Service. She was formerly the Director of Services for Exceptional Children for Orange County Schools. Ms. Barnhill introduced herself. Mr. Thompson arrived at 5:50 p.m. and was informed that he had been elected Co -Chair along with Ms. Wash for the upcoming year. He accepted the position and thanked the group. 6. Items for Discussion and /or Decision : Strategic plan that was mentioned at the Nov. 19, 2001 meetina was discussed. b. Retirement of Albert Kittrell, Assistant County Manager Mr. Albert Kittrell, Assistant County Manager, officially retired the end of December, Ms. Hinton said. He is very optimistic and looking forward to volunteering and working in the community. The County Manager's office anticipates filling his position in May or June. The date and place for his retirement reception have not yet been set. More information will be forthcoming. The members signed a congratulations card for him at the meeting. A card was also circulated for Ms. Debbie Kinert, former Co -Chair of the HSAC. c. Adoption of 2001 Forum Report The 2001 Forum Report, which was presented at the November 19, 2001 meeting, needs to be finalized and adopted. Sharron Hinton, Management Analyst, had requested member comments by December 14, 2001, but did not receive any. Ms. Hinton handed out a Draft 2001 Forum Report to the members. Rosetta called for discussion on the draft forum report. Mr. Hurston asked Ms. Hinton who this report would be distributed to, and she said to Board of County Commissioners and to all participants. He asked if other agencies would receive this report. Ms. Hinton said that would be possible. She said that her office sends it to all the agencies that the are funded by the Board of County Commissioners. Ms. Wash said that we should use some of the regular meeting next month to discuss the report and to finalize it. 'OTION WAS MADE BY Mr. Hurston, seconded by Ms. Barnhill to use some time at the February meeting to _)rk on recommendations on the Draft Forum Report for the 2001 HSAC Forum. VOTE: Unanimous approval. Protecting and Preserving People, Resources and Quality of Life Orange County, North Carolina - You Count! Area Code (919) 245 -2125: Fax (919) 644 -0246: EMAIL: npaciga @co.orange.nc.us