Executive Committee Meeting Agenda

Maryland SILC Executive Committee Meeting Agenda

Date: July 14, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM

Chair: Melissa Blubaugh 

I. Call to Order

Led by Lorna-Mae Silcott

II. Welcome and Introductions

Brief introductions and descriptions of each member.

III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes

Action Item: Vote to approve the current agenda.

Action Item: Vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

IV. Business Items

1. State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

Needs Assessment Survey- (Listening sessions and Town Hall)

Survey launched on May 18,2026.

2. Training 

     AAHD (American Association for Health & Disabilities)

    HILA (Health Insurance Literacy Academy) 

3. Retreat: Strategic Plan

Bids (Follow-Up) 

Date Change (New Retreat Date, September 11^th to September 12^th)

Team Building Exercise (Follow-Up)

Special presentation: (Follow-Up) 

4. Legislative Committee

Development of a new Legislative Tracker for the council 

5. Campaigns & Programs

CUP Campaign update

Introducing IL Table Talk

“How Sweet the Sound” (Follow-Up)

National Council for independent (NCIL)

Collaborating on a 2-year DIF Grant on employment

Discussion Items:

Old Business

New Business

VI. Public Comments

VII. Adjournment

• Next Meeting: August 11, 2026 (Tentative)