Maryland SILC Public Engagement Agenda May 1, 2025

Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council (Maryland SILC) PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AGENDA

Date: Thursday , May 1, 2025 Location: Zoom Time: 6:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
4. SILC Business 
   • Website, Newsletter, and Social Media: 
     • Welcome Ms. Tinisha Randal, Manager.
     • Website Feedback (Open Discussion)
     • Newsletter: Introduction of “Inspirational Corner” (Website and Newsletter)
   • Membership: Strategies for Improving Engagement During Full Council Meetings (Discussion)
   • SILC Retreat: Open Discussion of Ideas and Suggestions
   • Survey Update
   • Consideration of Shirts/Sweatshirts and Giveaways
5. PULLL Summit: Power of Us to Learn, Lead, and Live 
   • Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2025
   • Time: 10:00 a.m.
   • Guest Speaker: Secretary Betty [Last Name if Known]
   • Anticipated Attendance: 50 Independent Living Specialists
   • Provision of Shirts, Awards, and Other Materials
   • Featuring 5 Presenters
6. State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) 
   • SPIL Successfully Submitted
   • Required Amendments Due To: 
     • Funding Changes
     • Discrepancies
     • Revised Expectations
7. Follow-Up Items 
   • Program Performance Report (PPR)
   • National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Conference 
     • Attendance: Six out of Seven Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
     • SILC Sponsorship of Registration and Hotel Costs

Old Business

New Business

Public Comments

Adjourn

Next Meeting       June 6, 2025, 6:00 pm