RW Membership

The Ryan White Title I Planning Council Seeks New Members

Please call 203-772-2050 x20 or email lehrman@hwfco.com to request an application for membership, get information about Committees and find out about meeting times and locations.

Why we’re recruiting:

The Membership Committee of the Ryan White Title I Planning Council is responsible for maintaining a Planning Council membership that is driven by people living with HIV, ‘mirrors’ the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and contains the expertise needed to make informed planning decisions.

The Membership Committee has noted that at the present time the Council is in particular need of representation from Fairfield County and thus is recruiting individuals from this area in order to maintain a Council that reflects the epidemic.

The Membership Committee is also seeking members who meet the following recruitment priorities:

	Live or work in Fairfield County
	Are HIV+ and do not work for an agency that gets Title I funding
	Are African American or Hispanic
	Are between the ages of 20 and 44

Note: You can still apply for membership even if you do not fit these specific categories.

Please help us find new members!

	Think of people who fit our target criteria and who could make a positive contribution to the Planning Council (colleagues, clients, friends).
	Give them the attached information about the Planning Council and what it means to be a member.
	Encourage them to call (203) 772-2050 x20 or email lehrman@hwfco.com for more information or to request an application form!

JOIN THE RYAN WHITE TITLE I PLANNING COUNCIL!

Please call 203-772-2050 x20 or email lehrman@hwfco.com to request an application for membership, get information about Committees and find out about meeting times and locations.

WHAT is the Planning Council?

The New Haven and Fairfield Counties Ryan White Title I Planning Council is a council of individuals that plan HIV/AIDS services for the two-county region. The Planning Council makes decisions about federal money provided through the Ryan White CARE Act. This money pays for care and services for people living with HIV and AIDS.

WHAT does the Planning Council do?

The Planning Council:

	Studies the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in the area
	Obtains community input to determine what these needs are
	Decides what kind of care and services are most important for people living with HIV/AIDS in the area
	Divides up federal Title I money among these important services
	Puts best effort into making decisions that best serve everyone living with HIV/AIDS in the area

WHAT does the Planning Council NOT do?

The Planning Council does not:

	Decide which agencies get funds to provide HIV/AIDS services.
	Conduct HIV Prevention (clearly, it’s important but is not the Planning Council’s job).
	Provide actual services for people living with HIV/AIDS – Instead, the Council does the planning for the services.

WHAT kind of services do Title I funds support?

The Planning Council allocates Title I money to the following types of services (among others):

	Primary medical care
	Drug reimbursement
	Dental care
	Mental health care
	Substance abuse services
	Alternative Therapies
	Case Management
	Emergency Financial Assistance
	Housing services
	Food services
	Transportation services
	Outreach

ABOUT PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS

WHO are Planning Council members?

Each Planning Council member contributes a different kind of knowledge and experience (both personal and professional). Planning Council members include:

	People living with HIV/AIDS
	Health care providers
	Service providers in community-based organizations
	Public health officials
	Individuals of many different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations
	Individuals from different geographic areas within our region

HOW are Planning Council members chosen?

Planning Council members are chosen through an open process. Individuals who are interested in becoming a member fill out an application form and return it to the Planning Council. The Membership Committee reviews all applications and recommends a set of nominees for membership. The Planning Council votes to approve the recommendation, and the Mayor of the City of New Haven appoints the new members to the Planning Council.

WHAT responsibilities would I have as a Council member?

All Planning Council members are required to:

	Once a month, attend a Planning Council meeting. Meetings are held in New Haven and Bridgeport.
	Once a month, participate in a Committee meeting. You can choose the committee based on your interests (e.g., finance, quality assurance, strategic planning, membership, and evaluation / assessment).
	On an ongoing basis, read materials that are provided to prepare for Council meetings.
	Occasionally, attend an emergency Council or Committee meeting.

WHY would I want to be a Council member?

	Great question! Being on the Planning Council is a terrific opportunity to:
	Work with diverse people who care passionately about improving HIV/AIDS services
	Contribute to a high-functioning body that makes serious decisions about HIV/AIDS services
	Learn about service delivery planning in a federal funding environment
	Share your voice and make a difference
	Have fun!

HOW can I get involved?

Even better question! To get involved, we encourage you to:

	Attend a Planning Council meeting to find out more about how the Planning Council works.
	Apply to be a Planning Council member.
	Volunteer to work with one of the Planning Council Committees.

Please call 203-772-2050 x20 or email lehrman@hwfco.com to request an application for membership, get information about Committees and find out about meeting times and locations.

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