Committees
The Advisory Council divides its work into several committees:
- Outreach and Advocacy Committee
- Planning and Allocations (P&A) Committee
- Executive Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Communications Committee
Participation in committee work is open to all interested council members. Participation by people other than Council members is subject to approval by the committee. Contact the staff person associated with each committee for more information.
Outreach and Advocacy Committee:
Informs the community about the health and welfare needs of older persons and adults with disabilities; advocates for legislation and policy measures on their behalf.
- Chair: Diane Snell
- Vice Chair: pending
- Meeting Time: 2nd Friday, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m., Seattle Municipal Tower
- Members: Jacqueline Deerr-Lord, Art Mussman, Marsha King, Lorna Stone, George Dicks, Kaylene Moon, Michael Miller.
- ADS Staff Contact: Doug Ricker @ (206) 684-0292
Planning and Allocations (P&A) Committee:
Studies in detail programs and projects receiving funding from Aging and Disability Services and makes recommendations regarding their support.
- Chair: Art Mussman
- Vice Chair: pending
- Meeting Time: 4th Friday, 10:30 - 12:00, Seattle Municipal Tower, Room 5190.
- Members: Duong Nguyen, Amy Astle-Raaen, Timmie Faghin, Lillian Tang.
- ADS Staff Contact: Karen Winston @ (206) 684-0706
Executive Committee:
Comprised of Chair, Officers, Standing Committee Chairs & Task Force Chairs
- Chair: Timmie Faghin
- Meeting Time: 2nd Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., following the meeting of the full council.
- Members: Michael Miller, Kaylene Moon, Lorna Stone, Timmie Faghin.
- ADS Staff Contact: Gigi Meinig @ (206) 684-0652
Nominating Committee:
Elected by majority vote, the Committee is composed of three members (one from each sponsoring body). This Committee presents a slate of officers at a regular Council meeting two months prior to the Annual meeting.
- Members: Diane Snell, Amy Astle-Raaen, Cathy VonWald
- Meeting Time: As needed
- ADS Staff Contact: Gigi Meinig @ (206) 684-0652
Communications Committee:
Responsible for communication and technology efforts of advisory council, including monthly publication of Seniors Digest, the AC's on-line magazine.
- Members: Diane Snell, Amy Astle-Raaen, Marsha King and Timmie Faghin.
- Meeting Time: Quarterly as needed
- ADS Staff Contact: Maria Langlais @ (206) 684-0651