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b. Looking at starting workgroups the end of January through the end of March to have the plan <br /> available for public comment on the OCDOA website, printed at both centers and the library. <br /> We will not have an in-person public event <br /> c. The MAP Leadership team are going to be trained on racial equity and inclusion (REI) by the <br /> local Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) team. Janice invited the board to the <br /> training on Thu,Jan 13, 1:30-5pm and Thu,Jan 27, 11am-2:30pm. A racial equity lens will be <br /> used as we develop the next MAP. <br /> 11. Timeline Review <br /> f. Five workgroup meetings beginning the week of January 24 and ending week of March 28 <br /> g. Submit MAP to BOCC on May 3 or 17 <br /> 12. GARE (Government Alliance on Race and Equity)Training and One Orange Campaign <br /> racialequityalliance.org along with all Orange County municipalities and County government have <br /> come together to train and move racial equity forward. <br /> 13. Workgroups— Board Representatives still needed for two groups— <br /> a. Inclusive, if you know people interested please let us know <br /> b. Cass will give a presentation on survey results <br /> i. Transportation —Jeff Charles <br /> ii. Housing— Dick White <br /> iii. Community Supports and Health Services— Rachel Bearman, Jerry Gregory, Heather <br /> Altman <br /> iv. Civic Participation and Employment—Colin Austin <br /> v. Outdoor Space and Buildings—James Harris <br /> vi. Social Participation —Jenny Womack <br /> vii. Communication and Information <br /> 14. Working on Key Informant Interviews <br /> a. Janice and Kenisha Wood, MAP intern, continue working through scheduling and interviews <br /> Committee Progress Reports if needed: <br /> 15. Dementia Friendly Business Campaign — Lisa Meinert, DFB program leader, has presentations <br /> scheduled with senior apartment complexes and training in Feb. Lisa has been working with Alison <br /> Smith, VC 55+ Volunteer Coordinator, to incorporate the onboarding process for new volunteers to <br /> help get the word out about DFB and OCDOA in general <br /> 16. Senior Tar Heel Legislature— Dick White reported that STHL is getting together remotely next week. <br /> They contacted members about rejuvenating since COVID and looking at the rules and regulations at <br /> next week's meeting. Dick will report back after the meeting <br /> 17. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee— no report <br /> 18. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Vibeke Talley reported that the committee did not <br /> meet in 2021. They will be starting up virtually tonight, then resume the 4x yearly schedule. She did not <br /> know when they will be able to go into nursing homes again, that will be based on what the State <br /> recommends <br /> 19. Friends of the Passmore Center—Janice reported that both the Friends of Passmore and the Friends of <br /> Seymour are both meeting and have programs/events planned <br /> 20. Friends of the Seymour Center—(See bullet 19) <br /> Adjournment <br /> Next meeting: February 8, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. — Passmore Center and Virtual <br />