May 17, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum


May 17, 2010 Meeting Minutes



Date: May 17, 2010

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

John Falcone, Health Care USA

Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1

Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging

Patricia Vanek, Byrnes Mill Medical Center

Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Pam Branson, JCDDRB



Next: Meeting: June 21, 2010

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex



Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: April 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. She reported Roth IRA 2.0 Program, where you can learn about 2010 tax law changes that could alter your retirement, call 636-296-5171 to register. Summer Reading Program starts June 1st – July 31st. Read 5 books to receive a prize bag. Call 636-296-2204 to register. Wii Bit of Fun on 5-28-10 from 1-3pmm come play wii spots all ages welcome. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Northwest Library- A Day with the Authors, book signing event for local published authors on 5-22-10 10am-8pm. A Independent Film making seminar on 6-8-10 at 6pm. AARP Driver’s Safety Training Course on 7-8-10 9am-1p, members $12 and nonmembers $14. 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!



United Way 2-1-1, Phyllis Hicks reported that from May 2009 thru May 2010 there have been over 119,000 calls. Call 314-242-1882.



Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, Stephanie Paul distributed hand outs. She reported that she has started Senior Connect. Senior Connect is a new volunteer based phone reassurance program for homebound seniors I Jefferson County. Seniors willing to volunteer to make or receive calls can call Stephanie to sign up. For more information contact Stephanie at 636-933-1347.



Byrnes Mill Medical Center, Patty Vanek reported that speakers, Amanda Cobb FNP, BN and Renee’ Willer FNP, BN, will be at High Ridge Library on 6-11-10 at 2pm to discuss ‘Roles of the Nurse Practitioner’. Call 636-677-9977 for more information.



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



Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards