Annual Meeting

July 17,

2014

WIBSA UPDATES

Rosie Stelpfl ug, President Current term ending June 30, 2015

Samantha Donoghue, Vice President Current term ending June 30, 2016

Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki, Treasurer Current term ending June 30, 2016

Angela Brenna, Secretary Current term ending June 30, 2015

Scott Anderson, Peer Review Committee Chairperson

Becky Visocky, Professional Development Committee Chairperson

Terri Lannan, Outreach and Marketing Committee Chairperson

2014 - 2015 WIBSA BOARD

Scott Anderson, Chair

Betty Olson

Dean Kresl

Amy Thomson

Jolene Wanek

Sara Dekan

Amber Kwiatowski

Kari BuzaNew in 2014

2014 – 2015PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE

Terri Lannan, Chair

Nick Isham

Anna Nickolai

Andrzej Walz-Chojnacki

Jessica ReedNew in 2014

Shannon HuffNew in 2014

2014 – 2015 OUTREACH & MARKETING COMMITTEE

Becky Visocky, Chair

Keith Heimforth

Ethan Hayes

Deb Falk-Palec

Vicki AlmgrenNew in 2014

2014 – 2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

No Changes:

The peer review process is the same

The trainings requirements remain the same

Annual dues remain $50 for full members

Annual dues remain $10 for supporting members

New:

Members who complete their training mid-year can join WIBSA and will not be required to pay dues, complete a peer review, or submit a training log until the next fiscal year

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Balance = $3,142Projected dues payments = $2,740

Estimated Costs: Meetings and trainings - $2,800+

Conferences - $500+

Printing costs & supplies – $500

Taxes & miscellaneous fees = $200

Web hosting – up to $800

Estimated carry over – about $1,000

2014 – 2015 PROJECTED BUDGET

GOALS FOR WIBSA FOR 2014 - 2015

Includes:

Outreaching to potential members

Outreaching to agencies that we can collaborate and partner with

Continue outreach to DVR and provide any information that is requested

Goal: Increase WIBSA’s visibility among new members and vendors

Includes:

Establishing a new website that combines features of our two current online platforms

Continuing to update both websites on a regular basis

Continuing to post information about upcoming trainings to the EN website

Goal: Determine what is needed to ensure that the WIBSA website meets

the association’s needs.

Includes:

Planning and developing the annual meeting for 2015

Determining the specifics for a mid-year training

Making attempts to partner with the Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN) to host trainings on consecutive dates

Continuing to address self-employment at trainings and meetings

Goal: Provide two WIBSA sponsored trainings.

Includes:

Continuing to work with the Survival Coalition

Continuing discussions with the Wisconsin Association of Benefits Specialists (WABS) on how we can partner together

Continue involvement with the WDBN Advisory Council

Seeking additional avenues for advocacy

Goal: Continue with advocacy efforts.

Includes:

Determining how to better address members who do not meet the requirements

Fining a way to connect benefits specialists with a ongoing peer reviewer to look over reports

Reviewing the policies and requirements for the annual peer review

Goal: Work on strengthening the Peer Review process.

You will be notified ahead of time when you are scheduled for your annual peer review. Please submit your report by the 15 th of the month you are assigned

Training logs are due each year by June 30, 2014

The annual dues are paid in July of each year, by the date of the annual meeting

The annual meeting will take place in July 2015 A survey will be sent ahead of time to determine

which dates are best for a majority of the group

Reminders