INARF Corporate Committees work to develop policies, research industry issues, and create programs and deliverables for the association and INARF member agencies.  Committee members are appointed by the Chair of the INARF Board of Directors.  Meetings are held as needed, and outcomes and recommendations are reported directly to the Board.

Audit Committee

Board Development Committee

Finance Committee

Governmental Affairs Committee

Industry Infrastructure Committee

Innovations and Systems Change Committee

Membership Support Committee

Training and Professional Development Committee
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Active Corporate Committees

Audit Committee

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to direct and monitor all aspects of the audit process.

Committee Members:

Chair:

Members-at-Large:




INARF Liaison: 

Clint Bolser, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

Kim Elliott, Carey Services, Inc.
Mark Flegge, AWS, Inc.                                                 Dan Gest, ARC Opportunities, Inc.
Susan Saunders, Easter Seals Crossroads

Barb Young, INARF

Audit Committee Highlights:
The Audit Committee accomplished the following during 2012:

• Reviewed the 2011 INARF audit report in coordination with the independent auditors and recommended that it be accepted by the Board of Directors at the April Board meeting.
• Performed a detailed review of the Form 990 and recommended that it be accepted by the Board of Directors at the April Board meeting.

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Board Development Committee

The purpose of the Board Development Committee is to complete an annual nomination process resulting in at least one individual per vacancy to the Board of Directors and coordinate the orientation, training and assessment of member of the Board.

Committee Members:

Chair:

Members-at-Large:







INARF Liaison: 

Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc.

Patrick Cockrum, Sycamore Services, Inc.
Bill Cochrane, Mosaic, Inc.
Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc.
Jill Dunn, Bona Vista Programs, Inc.
Steve Sacksteder, Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc.
Nancy Hoffman, Arc of Wabash County

Barb Young, INARF
Kim Opsahl, INARF
Elizabeth Patel, INARF

Board Development Committee Highlights:
The Board Development Committee accomplished the following during 2012:

• Developed recommendation for candidate to fill unanticipated midyear vacancy.
• Developed the slate of nominees for the 2013 election after thorough examination of the current membership characteristics and eligible candidates.

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Finance Committee

The purpose of the Finance Committee is to ensure the fiscal soundness of the Association and its operation according to generally accepted accounting standards.

Committee Members:

Chair:

Members-at-Large:











INARF Liaison: 

Marie Dausch, New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc.

Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc.
Mark Flegge, AWS, Inc.
Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc.
Chuck Schroeder, Putnam County Comprehensive Services
Steve Sacksteder, Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc.
Dan Stewart, Achieva Resources Corporation, Inc.
Larry Waninger, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc.

Barb Young, INARF
Keith Digman, INARF
Traycee Lane, INARF

Finance Committee Highlights:
Several accomplishments were made by the Finance Committee during 2012, including:

• Conducted quarterly review of financial statements and investment activity as compared to Investment Guideline benchmarks.
• Conducted annual review of INARF membership dues formula and structure.
• Reviewed and recommended the 2013 Budget.
• Provided guidance for CEO transition initiative
• Provided guidance related to Association coordinated Marketing Consortium Feasibility Study.

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Governmental Affairs Committee

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs Committee is to develop and advance issues on behalf of the membership both legislatively and administratively through strategic and pro-active planning.

Committee Members:

Co-Chairs:


Members-at-Large:












INARF Liaison: 

Jonathan Burlison, Bridges of Indiana, Inc.
Matt Ottiger, ResCare, Inc.

Clint Bolser, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
Steve Cook, AWS, Inc.
Pat Cockrum, Sycamore Services, Inc.
Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc.
Jill Dunn, Bona Vista Programs, Inc.
Dan Mohnke, Indiana MENTOR
Jim Van Dyke, St. Vincent New Hope
Tracy Mitchell, INARF Consultant
KWK Management Group, INARF Consultant
LegisGroup Public Affairs, Ltd., INARF Consultant


Kim Opsahl, INARF
Keith Digman, INARF
Elizabeth Patel, INARF

Governmental Affairs Committee Highlights:
In 2012, the INARF Governmental Affairs Committee accomplished several key priorities, including:

• Advanced legislation requiring national accreditation for residential and habilitation services under the waiver and creating “deemed status” from routine and re-approval program surveys for nationally accredited agencies.
• Represented provider interests as part of the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services’ efforts to respond to legislative concerns regarding the aggregate and per person cost of waiver services, resulting in the Section 144 Report.
• Voiced concerns regarding the Division’s efforts around voluntary group home conversion, resulting in efforts to enhance transportation and pursue Health Homes for waiver recipients.
• Developed Position Statements on Key Industry Issues including the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver, Family Support Waiver, Group Home Conversion, Health Homes, Employment, and Managed Care. 
• Used the Position Statements on Key Industry Issues to introduce the industry to key members of the new Administration.

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Industry Infrastructure Committee

The purpose of the Industry Infrastructure Committee is to build resources, tools and methods to enable our members to achieve success.


Committee Members:

Co-Chairs:


Members-at-Large:







INARF Liaison: 

Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc.
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Bob Bond, ResCare, Inc.
John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc.
Donna Belusar, ADEC, Inc.
Leslie Green, Stone Belt Arc, Inc.
Dick Rhoad, Wabash Center
Julia Huffman, Noble of Indiana
Megan Gumbel, MDC Goldenrod

Christiaan Campbell, INARF
Nanette Hagedorn, INARF
Wes Bickers, INARF

Industry Infrastructure Committee Highlights:
In 2012, the Industry Infrastructure Committee accomplished several initiatives, including:

• Provided support and guidance to the reintroduction of the Business and Industry Professional Interest Section providing a forum for information exchange on business planning, development, and social enterprise.
• Tasked with the development of entrepreneurial business strategies to facilitate greater fiscal strength of member agencies, the Industry Infrastructure Committee conducted extensive research of models suitable to INARF members’ products and services and presented the INARF Board of Directors with a resolution to conduct a feasibility study of interested INARF members.  Following Board approval, the committee hosted an information meeting and obtained a commitment of interest by eighteen INARF organizations.

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Innovations and Systems Change Committee

The purpose of Innovations and Systems Change Committee is to create opportunities and proactively shape the future of the human services delivery system.


Committee Members:

Chair:

Members-at-Large:












INARF Liaison: 

Steve Cook, AWS, Inc.

Jenn Faner, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Jeff Frady, Indiana MENTOR
Kevin Griffith, Corvilla, Inc.
Randy Hall, Cardinal Services, Inc.
Tonia Hassinger, Developmental Services Alternatives, Inc.
Patti Sebanc, Sycamore Services, Inc.
Karen Shollenberger, AWS, Inc.
Bill Cochrane, Mosaic
Kathi Brown, Bona Vista Programs
Donna Elbrecht, Easter Seals ARC NE Indiana Leslie Green, Stone Belt Arc, Inc.

Kim Opsahl, INARF
Keith Digman, INARF
Christiaan Campbell, INARF
Elizabeth Patel, INARF

Innovation and Systems Change Committee Highlights:
The Innovation and Systems Change Committee’s Emerging Practices Workgroup focused its efforts in 2012 on the development of research and better understanding of evolving trends, including:

• Developed a thorough Issue Brief and Position Statement on the use of Health Homes for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Following INARF Board of Director’s endorsement, the Position Statement was forwarded to the Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning and the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services.
• Reviewed and provided critical feedback to the INARF Governmental Affairs Committee’s efforts to develop Position Statements on Key Industry Issues.
• Initiated research into the emerging national trend toward Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).  Building off tools provided by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) and the American Congress of Community Support and Employment Services (ACCSES), the Emerging Practices work group is developing a repository of information and resources on identifying models and critical program elements required to maximize success in the development of managed LTSS, with the intent to shape public policy and initiatives.

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Membership Support Committee

The purpose of the Membership Support Committee is to increase membership support of and commitment to the Association through value added services and activities.


Committee Members:

Chair:

Members-at-Large:






INARF Liaison: 

Susan Rinne, LifeDesigns, Inc.

Chris Kauffman, Pathfinder Services, Inc.
Kelly Mitchell, Southern Indiana Resource Solutions, Inc.
Jay Naaem, ResCare, Inc.
Joy Greeney, Advocacy Links
Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services

Keith Digman, INARF
Nanette Hagedorn, INARF
Traycee Lane, INARF

Membership Support Committee Highlights:
In 2012, the Membership Support Committee accomplished several initiatives, including:

• Worked with INARF staff on membership recruitment activities resulting in one new institutional member and nine new associate members.
• Continued work on assigned objectives resulting from the INARF Board’s Strategic Plan, including enhancing use of technology and other resources, continued efforts to market to and on behalf of the industry, evaluate strategic partnerships and entrepreneurial business opportunities, and other related activities.

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Training and Professional Development Committee

The purpose of the Training and Professional Development Committee is to develop technical skills and industry knowledge base of members.


Committee Members:

Co-Chairs:


Members-at-Large:














INARF Liaison: 

Patrick Sandy, Easter Seals Crossroads        Holly Piggot, ResCare, Inc.

Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center
Donna Blair, Indiana MENTOR
Lynn Feldman, St. Vincent New Hope, Inc.
Ruth Fields, In-Pact, Inc.
Janessa Gerber, LifeDesigns, Inc.
Angie Jarvis, AWS, Inc.
Karen Brummet-Taylor, IPMG, Inc.
Shelly Thomas, FSSA – DDRS – BQIS
Melinda Mote, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center
Rick Thompson, ADEC, Inc.
Julia Wicks, Houston Group Homes
Andy Kirby, Carey Services, Inc.
Dave Lehman, Passages, Inc.

Nanette Hagedorn, INARF
Keith Digman, INARF
Traycee Lane, INARF

Training and Professional Development Committee Highlights:
The Training and Professional Development Committee continued its focus on meeting the training needs of INARF members over the course of 2012, including:

• Hosted the 2012 INARF Annual Conference “Tomorrow’s Kitchen: Creating a New Recipe.”
• Planned the 2013 INARF Annual Conference “Seeking Outstanding Connections? Link inARF.”
• Planned and implemented training opportunities, including the following topics:

                o  PCP & ISP Facilitator Regional Trainings (2 offerings)
                o  Ticket to Work Workshop 
                o  CARF: Updates for Maintaining Successful Accreditation in                                 Employment & Community Services
                o   Instructional Strategies: The Next Step in PCP/ISP Facilitation
                o   Pieces to the Group Home Financial Puzzle
                o   Pieces to the Waiver Financial Puzzle

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