1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. “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?

6. 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?