June 15, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum
June 15, 2009 Meeting Minutes
Date: June 15, 2009

Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
John Falcone, Health Care USA
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s Medical Center
Jan Freeman, Comtrea
Janet Whitmer, DDRB
Melissa McAlpine, University of MO Extension
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership

Next: Meeting: July 20, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: May 2009 minutes approved.

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Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated she needs volunteers to help assist with Equine Therapy Program located in Desoto. Contact Pat Rimkus at 636-931-7696.
St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey distributed the Summer Wellness Guide. All the information regarding the guide can be found at www.stanthonysmedcenter.com.
Gwyn also stated that on June 18th at 4pm there will be free prostate cancer screenings. To register call 800-554-9550.

Comtrea, Jan Freeman distributed registration form for the CAC Golf Fund Raiser Tournament. The golf tournament is on August 14, 2009. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information. Jan also reported that training will be held on July 24, 2009 on Movies and Mental Illness. Contact Jan at 636-931-2700 ex345 for more information.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Missy Waldman gave an update on the new RFP with the state’s MO HealthNet insurance. She stated that the plans should be awarded within the next 14 days. She stated that she has been working with case workers of foster children regarding medications. She distributed a pamphlet on Advocates for Family Health. Contact 800-444-0514 ext 1251.

Jefferson County Library-Arnold, Meredith McCarthy distributed flyers regarding What’s happening at your library. What’s happening at your library?, flyer is events happening at the Arnold Branch. Calendar of events can be located at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org. She also handed out a flyer Jefferson County by the Numbers. This is the updated stats of Jefferson County. She distributed flyers regarding Summer Programs for kids. Contact Amy Held at 636-296-2204. There also will be a Computer Survival Camp in September; you can contact Meredith for more information.

HealthCare USA, John Falcone stated that they where having a Back to School Fair on 8-7-09. She stated that HealthCare USA is sponsoring the fair with Jefferson-Franklin Community Action and they need exhibitors for the fair. Please contact Paulette at 636-798-2686 ex 119. The fair will be held at Hillsboro Elementary School. John distributed a flyer regarding the new web site for Health Care USA. The web site is www.hcusa.org. John also stated that Health Care USA can help their clients with enrollment to 4-H!

Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes distributed flyers regarding JCCP open house on June 23 at 11am. They are celebrating 15 years of service in Jefferson County! You can RSVP to Sophie at 636-464-5144 ex 13 by June 19.
Jessica stated that they are helping with a SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training. This training is monthly. If the parent quality’s they can receive a crib with other baby items. You can contact Jessica at 636-464-5144 ex 20. The next class is June 16 and July 21.

University of MO Extension, Melissa McAlpine distributed a flyer on a Canning Workshop on July 7th at 6pm. The workshop will be at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Desoto. Cost is $5.00. One must register by July 1st. You can register with Melissa at 636-797-5391.

Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards