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Policy Board Meetings

CareWell Services Southwest is governed by a Policy Board of Directors made up of representatives from Barry and Calhoun counties.

Board Members
  • Jim Baldwin

    Chair, Finance Committee | Battle Creek, MI

  • Allen Byam

    Vice Chair | Marshall, MI

  • Deana Spencer

    Secretary/Treasurer | Battle Creek, MI

  • Corally O’Dell

    Middleville, MI

  • Jose Orozco, Jr

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Sherii Sherban

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Linda Whitfield

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Mary Frisby

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Shirley Tuggle

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Clare Tanner

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Meg Fairchild

    Battle Creek, MI

  • Linda Maupin

    Delton, MI

Policy Board Meetings FY 2024-2025

The Policy Board for CareWell Services meets the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 pm (unless otherwise noted).

Committee Assignments
  1. Executive/Personnel Committee
  2. Finance/Audit Committee
  3. Quality Committee
  4. AAA Advisory Council
Agendas & Minutes By Date FY 2023-25
Participant Guidelines

The meetings of the Policy Board of Directors for CareWell Services are open to the public and members of the public shall be afforded time, subject to reasonable constraints, to comment on any item or topic that is before the Policy Board and subjects that are part of the meeting agenda. Guidelines for public comment are as follows:

  1. Limited to three minutes during the Public Comment period of the Agenda.
  2. Directed to the Policy Board and not to individual members.
  3. Presented in a professional demeanor and not in a threatening, profane, vulgar, or abusive manner.
  4. Topics that are relevant to the matters of business currently before the Policy Board as outlined on the agenda.
  5. Reference topics that are outside of the control of the Policy Board, political in nature, or targeted at an individual Policy Board member, advisory council member or staff person are not permitted.
  6. Speakers should provide their name, county of residence, and agenda item they wish to comment on prior to addressing the Board.
  7. The Policy Board will not respond to questions. Members of the public are encouraged to present all comments/questions in writing, which will become part of the official record. Individuals who engage in repetitive comments/questions will be asked to refrain and/or yield the floor.

Older Americans' Services at Risk

The President has proposed a FY 2026 budget plan to break apart the coordination and delivery of programs and services provided by the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers rely on these services for their health, independence, and wellbeing. These critical services include in-home help with chores, dressing, and bathing; rides to the doctor; home-delivered and community-served meals; caregiver respite, and more.

The budget proposal eliminates several key programs to help older adults remain healthy, prevent falls, manage chronic diseases, navigate Medicare, find aging and disability resources, and stay safe if they are living in nursing homes. The proposal would also eliminate efforts to prevent or address elder abuse. These cuts will affect the programs CareWell Services provides to help seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities across southwest Michigan.

The proposed deconstruction of the OAA will severely impact the ability of older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers to get the services and supports they need to maintain their health and independence while living at home and in the community.

Take action to protect vital programs and services for seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers by contacting your representatives!

Get contact information for your representatives online at: house.gov and senate.gov.

Want more information?

Contact CareWell Services at 269-966-2450 or at info@carewellservices.org.

Policy Board Meeting Notice

Next meeting is:

Monday June 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Meeting will be held at:

CareWell Services Southwest

200 W Michigan Ave., Suite 102

Battle Creek, MI 49017

(800) 626-6719

 
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