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NCARF Electronic News
March 26, 2010 
In This Issue
Coalition Meeting
Call for Nominations
Registration Open
NCARF 2010 Golf Championship
Governance Policies
Calendar of Events
 
April 21-23, 2010
NCARF Annual Leadership Forum
Wrightsville Beach, NC
  
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Our Sponsors
 
  
NCARF Headquarters
 
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Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
 
Phone
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Nicole Shore
Association Executive
 
Michelle Eggleston
Membership Coordinator
 
Coalition Meeting
   

REMINDER - NEXT COALITION TOWN HALL MEETING, MARCH 30 IN GREENSBORO

Town Hall Meeting  on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, and Substance Abuse Services

Sponsored by The Coalition

The Coalition, 40 organizations advocating together to meet the needs of North Carolinians living with the developmental disabilities, the disease of addiction, & mental illness, will host a series of town hall meetings on MH, DD, & SA services across the state. These listening sessions will:

· Provide a briefing on the current budget cuts and future budget outlook

· Offer an opportunity to share your opinions about MHDDSA services and supports; in person, in writing, or online

· Update you on how to make a difference on these issues

TIME:  All meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the program begins at 6:30.

DATES & LOCATIONS:

March 30 - Greensboro
Guilford College, Dana Auditorium

April 13 - Fayetteville
Southern Regional Area Heath Education Center (SRAHEC)
1601 Owen Drive

April 19 - Asheville
Mountain Area Heath Education Center (MAHEC), 501 Biltmore Ave

Late April - Durham
TBA - please see 
www.thecoalitionnc.org for updates

Call for Nominations
   

 

Call for Nominations Board of Directors 2010-2011
 
If you are interested in serving on the NCARF Board of Directors or if you would like to nominate someone for a leadership position please contact Nicole Shore, nshore@firstpointresources.com.
 
 
Call for Volunteers
If you have an interest in NCARF leadership and wish to serve at the committee level please let us know! We need your participation and input.  nshore@firstpointresources.com.

Registration Open for NCARF Annual Leadership Forum
   

Annual Leadership Forum

April 21-23, 2010
Blockade Runner
Wrightsville Beach, NC
 
 
 
 
ANTICIPATED AGENDA:

Wednesday, April 21
11:00 am                   Golf Tournament

5:00 pm                     Board of Directors Meeting
 
Thursday, April 22
9:00 am                     NCARF Business Meeting

9:15- 11:30 am          Managed Care Waiver Update 
                                 Dave Richard

11:30 am - 1:00 pm    Group Luncheon

1:00 - 3:00 pm           Services Reduction Survey
                                 Update from The Coalition 
                                
Jennifer Mahan
 
3:00 - 3:15 pm           Break

3:15 - 4:15 pm           Regional Meetings

6:00 pm                     Social Event

Friday, April 23
9:00 - 10:00 am          DMH Update 
                                 
Marie Kelley - LME Liaison
 
10:00 - 10:30 am        Legislative Report

10:30 - 11:30 am        VR Update 
                                 Linda Harrington

11:30 am - 12:00 pm  Annual Business Meeting
 
 
Meet the Speakers
 
Dave Richard
 
richardDave Richard has been the Executive Director for the Arc of North Carolina since 1989. 
 
The Arc of NC is a private, non-profit advocacy and service organization serving individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.  Dave Richard is responsible for the administration of the organization's policies and programs, and is accountable to the volunteer board of directors through the President.  Specific responsibilities include:
 
·         Staff and budget management
·         Government affairs advocacy
·         Consultation and advocacy with individuals and families
·         Fundraising activities
·         Grant writing activities
·         Membership development
·         Board and committee consultation
·         Public education and information activities
          Liaison with human service and community organizations

 

 
Accommodations

Call Today to make your reservations!
Accommodations: 
The Blockade Runner
275 Waynick Boulevard
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone:  800.541.1161

 
NCARF's reduced room rate for Wednesday April 21st is $89 and for April 22-23 is $109.

Discounted room rates are available the nights of April 19 - 26. All rooms in the NCARF room block are Harborview. Ocean view rooms are available at $139.  Be sure to reference the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) to receive the group rate. The discounted rate will be extended until April 07, 2010. After this date reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and may not be eligible for this rate.

NCARF 2010 Golf Championship
   
Save the Date!
2010 NCAF Golf Championship
April 21, 2010

Wilmington Municipal Course 
331 S Wallace Ave.
Wilmington NC, 28409

Individual $50
Foursome $200
Entry fee include: green fees, cart fee, boxed lunch, complimentary beverages & snacks,  swag bag and awards. 
 
Register Today!
 
save the date

Governance Policies 
 
NCARF is gathering Board of Directors and Organizational Governance Policies for member reference.  We'd love to have your contributions.  Please send the policies to Michelle Eggleston, meggleston@firstpointresources.com.  We'll post them at www.ncarf.com in the members only area.  Please send exactly how you would like them posted.  If you have questions, please let us know.

News to Share?
Please send any news you wish to include in the weekly updates to
Michelle Eggleston at meggleston@firstpointresources.com.
 
 
Sincerely,
 
NCARF Staff
 
 
 
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