About the Positive Committee
The Positive Committee is for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The Positive Committee supports and enhances the role of people living with HIV in the Planning Council. The Positive Committee is open to all HIV-positive individuals living in the Philadelphia area.
The Positive Committee supports the role of consumers of HIV services in planning and decision-making activities through regular trainings, special educational presentations, and group discussion.
The activities of the Positive Committee provide a unique opportunity for consumers of HIV services to educate other consumers and service providers about the needs of consumers, available services, and community resources. This committee also helps PLWHA to build the skills necessary to participate effectively in the activities and decision making of the Planning Council.
This committee meets on the second Monday of the month from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Please see the calendar for upcoming meeting information.
2020 Positive Committee Meetings
Links to meeting minutes and meeting packets
March
Agenda:
- OHS (Office of Homeless Services) -- Bruce Johnson
February
Agenda:
- Prevention Summit Involvement
- Social Determinants of Health
--Presentation--
January
Agenda:
- ACT UP Symposium
- 20th Anniversary Project
- Outreach and Recruitment
2019 Positive Committee Meetings
Links to meeting minutes and meeting packets
November
Agenda:
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWHA (final recommendations)
- Committee Logo
- Ground Rules / Code of Conduct
- Evening Meeting
--Presentations--
October
Agenda
- New Member Recognition
- Co-Chair Elections
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH (finalize recommendations)
- Code of Conduct
- Evening Meeting
September
Agenda
- Participation Acknowledgements
- Overview of OHP Website
- Undetectable=Untransmittable
- Behavioral Health: Therapy & Medication-Assisted Treatment
August
Agenda
- Participation Acknowledgements
- Allocations Decision Review
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH (final recommendations)
- Meeting Ground Rules
- September Evening Meeting
July
Agenda
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH- finalize recommendations
- Planning September meeting
May
Agenda
- Survey opportunity
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH- recommendations
- Planning June meeting
- Outreach at the Prevention Summit
April
Agenda
- Terminology of Inclusion
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH- recommendations
March
Agenda
- Tips for successful participation
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH- recommendations
- Positive Committee newsletter
February
Agenda
- An Introduction to Community Planning
- Positive Committee newsletter distribution
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH- recommendations
January
Agenda
- Meaningful Involvement of PLWH
- Newsletter
2018 Positive Committee Meetings
December
Agenda
- Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) and Greater Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (GIPA)
November
Agenda
- Meaningful Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) and Greater Involvement of People with HIV/AIDS (GIPA)
October
Agenda
- Co-Chair Elections
- Social Determinants
September
Agenda
- Hepatitis 101
August
Agenda
- Allocations Review
- Upcoming Outreach
- Client Services Unit
July
Agenda
- PLWH Representation
- Allocations Review
May
Agenda
- PLWH Representation
- Strengths Inventory
- Finalizing Recruitment for Prevention Summit
April
Agenda
- Community Planning 101
- Ideas for Outreach and Recruitment
- Client Services Unit Introduction
March
Agenda
- HOPWA Update
- Spring Meetings
- Group Activity
February
Agenda
- SEPTA Update
- Recruitment and Outreach
January
Agenda
- 2018 Brainstorming
2017 Positive Committee Meetings
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December
Agenda
- OHP Website Update
- Consumer Survey Report
October
Agenda
- Co-Chair Elections
- Winter Newsletter
- HIV Timeline
- History of Positive Committee
September
Agenda
- Nominations
- Newsletter
- Vice News Videos
August
Agenda
- Newsletter
- Allocations
- Vice News Video
July
Agenda
- HIV/HCV Focus Groups
- BenePhilly Programs
May
Agenda
- Siloam Presentation
- Allocations and Priority Setting
April
Agenda
- Integration Discussion
- Priority Setting Review
February
Agenda
- Special Presentation: Update on local HIV data
- Newsletter update
- Planning council update