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Chamber of Commerce and Economic development departments also will be <br /> interviewed. Skill and vocational training. There is a dire shortage of direct care <br /> workers in home health care. <br /> 6. COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND HEALTH SERVICE- Shenae McPherson <br /> Steering committee partners showed support to move forward on all intiatives <br /> 7. COMMUNICATIONS-Beverly Shuford (reported by Board members) <br /> James Harris, Heather Altman, and Susan Romaine from Carrboro were involved in <br /> discussions. County PIO was in all meetings. Goal is to let elected officials know all <br /> updates on services so they can provide the community with information. Diverse <br /> and underserved communities to be target for providing services and information. <br /> Visual and hearing impaired were also included in communications. <br /> Final review of Goals, Strategies and Indicators—send comments to Janice no later than next <br /> week. Heather—The Board appreciates all the efforts that Janice Tyler and all involved in <br /> workgroup leadership. <br /> The 2017-22 MAP will close out on June 30 and the formal evaluation report will be available to <br /> the board in the Fall. <br /> 11. MAP will be on view for public comment the first week of May through the DoA website <br /> and at the Senior Centers. <br /> 12. The MAP will be presented to the BOCC on May 24. <br /> 13. Dementia Friendly Business Campaign — Lisa Minert is working on getting more agencies <br /> certified. <br /> 14. Senior Tar Heel Legislature— Dick White-there might be conflict with meetings. <br /> 15. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee—no visits allowed yet. <br /> 16. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee—Vibeke Talley reported that visiting is still <br /> not allowed for the CAC members, although family members and friends are allowed into the <br /> facilities now. <br /> 17. Friends of the Passmore Center—James Harris- Fundraiser plant sale on May 7. <br /> 18. Friends of the Seymour Center- Fundraiser Games and Book Sales- May 21 <br /> Adjournment <br /> Next meeting: May 10, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. —Seymour Center and Virtual <br />