Independent I&R’s Roundtable Monday, May 22, 2017 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Your Host & Moderator: Edward D’Angelo President & CEO, The Information Center, Inc.; The Family Resource Place Taylor, MI

Today’s Objectives Get to know others: make new contacts and gain new insights Identify and discuss challenges, successes, opportunities Identify ways AIRS can be helpful Underscore the importance of an array of different types of I&R’s

We Will Do This By Identifying areas of common interest Keeping a fast pace Drawing as many people into the conversation as possible Giving and receiving information Engaging in topical discussions Taking notes to share later

Who Is Here? Who Are We? Introduce yourself and your agency What is your position within your agency? Describe the types of services your agency provides. Who is served by your agency? What geographic area is served? Who is your agency accountable to? How? Why are you here? Identify some strengths and assets your agency has. Identify some challenges your agency has.

“Every Problem Is An Opportunity” What are the primary opportunities that your agency has right now, or in the immediate future? Potential strategies What kinds of help are needed to be successful?

AIRS As A Resource What are the ways AIRS could be helpful to organizations such as yours? Accreditation Education and Training Certification and Professional Development Advocacy Technical Assistance Other? What other feedback would you like AIRS leadership to receive?