Annual Meeting July 17, 2014 WIBSA UPDATES

 Rosie Stelpflug, 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 WIBSA BOARD

 Scott Anderson, Chair  Betty Olson  Dean Kresl  Amy Thomson  Jolene Wanek  Sara Dekan  Amber Kwiatowski  Kari Buza  New in – 2015 PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE

 Terri Lannan, Chair  Nick Isham  Anna Nickolai  Andrzej Walz- Chojnacki  Jessica Reed  New in 2014  Shannon Huff  New in – 2015 OUTREACH & MARKETING COMMITTEE

 Becky Visocky, Chair  Keith Heimforth  Ethan Hayes  Deb Falk-Palec  Vicki Almgren  New in – 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 = $3,142  Projected 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, – 2015 PROJECTED BUDGET

GOALS FOR WIBSA FOR

 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