Committees
Action Committee
Appointed by the chairperson, the Action Committee is responsible for:
- in conjunction with staff, coordinating the development of the SPIL with the WIN and submitting it to the council for approval
- compiling data and preparing an Annual Report on independent living in the state to be submitted to the Governor, legislators, and others
- compiling data and preparing the annual report (and other reports as required)
- assist with Resource Development activities
- planning and conducting marketing activities
- and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council
Members of the Action Committee:
- Meredith Pride - Chair
- Carissa Davis
- Kelley Johnson-Marcum
- Nichole Roberts
- Emily Robinson
- Christine Wilcox
- Michelle Wilshire
- Becky Spaulding
Staff Support: Tonya Barnett
Administrative Committee
Appointed by the Chairperson, the Administrative Committee is responsible for:
- soliciting nominations for membership and presenting nominations to the Council
- making nominations for officers and at-large members of the executive committee
- reviewing the bylaws annually and making recommendations for amendments
- developing and implementing the strategies for monitoring the implementation of the SPIL
- and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council
Members of the Administrative Committee:
- Anne Weeks - Chair
- Beverley Jones
- Penney Hall
- Brenda Lamkin
- Robert Roswell
- Tara Martinez
- Richard Ward
- David Sanders
- Lesley Cottrell
- Cara Price
- Annetta Johnson
Staff Support: Trish Cash
Advocacy Committee
Appointed by the Chairperson, the Advocacy committee is responsible for:
- coordinating and planning for special events
- coordinating the legislative and advocacy efforts of the Council
- educating the Council in legislative and policy matters
- coordinating the Council's interests with other agencies and organizations
- coordinating hearings and public forums necessary to carry out the duties and authorities of the Council developing and implementing strategies to maximize the cooperation, coordination, and working relationships among the CILs, the DSE, the Council, other agencies, other councils, and public or private entities determined to be appropriate by the Council and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Council
Members of the Advocacy Committee:
- Ardella Cottrill - Chair
- Cara Price
- Joyce Floyd - Chair
- Elliot Birckhead
- Darla Ervin
- Genette Eltringham
- Lynsay Frye
- Sandy Haberbosch
- Jennifer McGinley
- Anna Smith
Staff Support: Jerry Boyko
Executive Committee
Elected by the voting membership, the Executive Committee is responsible for:
- leading planning efforts of the SILC
- representing the Council in supervising SILC staff
- attending meetings and activities with individuals and groups
- speaking publicly on the SILC's behalf
- signing the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) on behalf of the Council
- overseeing and coordinating the work of all Council committees
- facilitating the development of new independent living leaders within the state
This committee is not open to outside members.
Members of the Executive Committee:
- Beverley Jones - Chair
- David Sanders - Vice-Chair
- Ardella Cottrill - Treasurer
- Meredith Pride - Secretary
- Colten Sweeney - Member-at-large
- Anne Weeks - Immediate Past Chair
Staff Support: Jerry Boyko
RYPAS Board
Appointed by the Executive Committee, the RYPAS Board is a standing SILC Committee and is responsible for:
- overseeing the RYPAS program
- reviewing applications for acceptance into the program based on eligibility requirements
- overseeing that RYPAS recipients are compliant with their employer obligations
This committee is not open to outside members.
Members of the RYPAS Board:
- Greg Bilonick
- Emily Robinson - Chair, SILC Representative
- Paul Smith - Secretary
- Tamra Price
- Delmar Davis
- Nancy Tyler - Vice-Chair
- Richard Ward - DRS Representative
- Jerry Boyko - SILC Ex-Officio, Non-Voting
Staff Support: Tonya Barnett