IMHPAC: Development Subcommittee Approved Minutes: 03/25/2024

Meeting Minutes - March 25, 2024 - 2:00 pm via WebEx

Approved by member on April 25, 2024

Members Present: Nanette Larson (DMH), Ray Connor, Sarah Scruggs, Shirley Davis, Fred Friedman

Members Absent: Mike Davis

Other State Staff Present: Melissa Guy (DMH), Nic Pleshe (DMH)

  1. Call to Order/Introductions/Opening Remarks: Nanette called the meeting to order at 3:14pm. Melissa began the recording.
  2. Approval of Minutes: Sarah moved to approve the Minutes. Ray seconded. Minutes approved.
  3. Review of Membership Survey Results: Melissa sent the membership survey results to Development Committee members. Ray suggested we wait until next meeting to discuss. Nic offered to organize the data to make it easier for the committee to discuss (pie charts, for example, vs raw data). Sarah inquired if there are targets we are seeking to meet in terms of numbers per region, etc. Ray clarified that there are targets set by SAMHSA related to numbers of providers, consumers, parents, and other representatives, but there have not historically been targets for other demographics such as geographic representation, racial diversity, gender diversity, etc. Nanette mentioned that, though we have done a demographic survey of members, it's completed anonymously, making it difficult to plan for or set targets in any demographic categories other than geography. Sarah agreed it can be complicated, but it would be worth further discussion by this committee. Fred mentioned that he knows someone who would be an excellent candidate for membership of IMHPAC and inquired about the process for inviting her to join. Nanette indicated that she should reach out to Nic Pleshe to indicate her interest and receive information. Nic provided Fred with his contact information to share with the potential candidate.
  4. Review of By-Laws: Nanette sent the By-Laws to Development Committee members, with a request that members take time to review prior to the next meeting. Discussion of potential edits/updates will occur at the next meeting.
  5. Public Comment: There were no members of the public present.
  6. Adjourn: Ray moved to adjourn. Shirley seconded. Meeting adjourned at 3:37pm.