I. Welcome

• Nancy Baker called the meeting to order, introduced guest and then asked for comunity comments.

II. Ground Rules

• Reviewed

III. Review of Minutes

• Minutes of the May and July meetings were reviewed.

• Minutes approved as written.

IV. LME Update

• Larry Thompson reported on the items to be discussed at the board meeting including the following:
  • The applications to be a part of the pilot for single stream funding has been submitted to the State Budget Office.
  • WHN has requested to be a site for the Utilization Management pilot to begin in January 2006.
  • Respite. A discussion ensued.
  • Crisis Center:
  • WHN has requested $3 million from the state to build a crisis center.
  • Hospitals in Asheville, Spruce Pine, Hendersonville, Rutherfordton and Brevard continue to explore the idea of a 23-hour bed.
  • WHN continues to explore the possibility of having a Crisis Team for children.

V. Orientation

• Donna Tatnall gave an orientation to CFAC for all members present. Donna stressed the difference between having a personal investment as opposed to a personal agenda and recognizing that participation is on behalf of all consumers and family members, not just those with whom members are most directly identified. A list of accomplishments was shared with the group and plans for reaching groups in the community was discussed.

• Marketing CFAC brochures was recommended.

VI. Respite

• The task force on benefits will meet to look at the issue.

• Meeting to be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.

• Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

• Next meeting September 17