June 21, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum


June 21, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Date: June 21, 2010

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA/Co-Chairperson

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Cynthia Peirick, First Steps

Dale Chambers, American Red Cross

Molly Pfeiffer, JC Library-Northwest

Susie Davis, Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership

Ann Munier, Center for Hearing and Speech

Erin Benz, DRA
NO MEETING IN JULY .

Next: Meeting: August 16, 2010

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex


Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: May 2010 minutes approved.

Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com/

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. Resume Help on July 4th, bring your current resume or info needed to create one, you can connect to live one-on-one online tutor. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Northwest Library, Molly Pfeiffer- AARP Driver’s Safety Training Course on 7-8-10 9am-1p, members $12 and nonmembers $14. Advance Directives and End of Life Care class to help you find out how to write an advance directive to get guided through the process by Chaplain John Wilson of Hope Hospice. A Native Plant Gardening class, the MO Dept. of Conservation will talk about ecological advantages of convenience of gardening with native plants. Call Molly Pfeiffer at 636-677-8186 for more information.

Children’s Division, Samantha Richards reported that Meth Action Coalition is putting together a Meth Action Day Conference on October 15th. Save the Date!

Legal Services, Missy Waldman reported that they are taking referrals; call 800-444-0514 ext 1251.

American Red Cross, Dale Chambers reported a Disaster Education class which is a Emergency Preparedness Education for all age groups variety of presentations for 30 min to an hour.
Disability Resource Ass., Erin Benz reported that they have AC window units available as of July 1st, first come first serve. Contact James Henson at 636-931-7696 for more information.

Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes brought handouts for Children’s Trust Fund License Plate Program to share with everyone. Jessica reported that Give Kids a Smile went well about 67 children were seen. Jessica reported that the Dental Coalition will be meeting on July 13th at 1pm at JCCP. Contact Jessica for more information at 636-464-5144 x 20.
Center for Hearing and Speech, Ann Munier reported that NFP supported by Unity Way and private donations, provide audiology and speech services for all ages with financial assistance if the patient qualifies. Contact Ann for more information at 314-968-4710.
Alzheimer’s Assoc., Susie Davis reported a Know the 10 Signs class to discuss the 10 warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s on July 8th. Contact Tammy Moran at 636-464-1013 x226. Also there will be a Memory Walk at several locations contact 800-272-3900 for locations.
Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards
NO MEETING IN JULY