Civic Engagement Committee

The Civic Engagement Committee studies, reviews and advocates for legislative issues and concerns related to the well-being of seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers in Sonoma County and makes appropriate recommendations to the Council.

Meeting Schedule

The 1st Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM. To be held virtually on zoom for the foreseeable future.

Next Meeting

Thursday, September 8, 2022

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

Virtual Meeting via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81598218714?pwd=blo4U3lGTm1IMUhCWnZzSy9lcVMwdz09

Meeting ID: 815 9821 8714

Passcode: 402323

Call In (If no computer access): (669) 900-9128

Agenda

12:00   Rosa          Welcome!

• Agenda review
• Introductions
• Approval of June minutes

12:10   Trayce       “No, not that Triple AAA . . .”

• A (re)introduction to the Area Agency on Aging
• The Area Plan cycle
• The Governing Board and Advisory Council
• Civic engagement and collective action
• Let’s Discuss: Involvement of elected officials

12:45   Kathleen    Let’s Discuss: Maximizing the Needs Assessment

• Review of Focus Group plan (see attachment)
• Strategies to connect with priority groups
• Assessing system needs as well as client needs

1:10     All              Reports, updates, alerts, events, and resources

• Public comment
• Sign up to receive AAA newsletter aaa@schsd.org

1:20     Rosa          Check your calendar

         Sept 20     California for All Ages & Abilities

         Sept 20      Transit Paratransit Coordinating Committee

         Sept 21      AAA Advisory Council

         Oct 6         Civic Engagement Committee

1:25     Rosa    Final Comments & Adjourn