November 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

November 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Date: November 15, 2010

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Dale Chambers, American Red Cross
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Sandy Nappier, WIA Youth
Peggy Jones, St. Louis Regional Office
Pam Branson, JCDDRB
Cathy Vaisvil, United Way 211
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 211
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA
Barbara Flesh, Jefferson College
Betty Seeley, Ret. Ch. Juvenile Officer
Stephanie Paul, MEAAA
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-High Ridge
David Martin, Hillsboro Ministerial Alliance
Mira Tanna, Equal Housing Opportunity Council

Next: Meeting: January 24, 2010


Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: October 2010 minutes approved.

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


2011 Officers
Chair- Meredith McCarthy
Co-Chair- Debbie Campbell
Secretary - Samantha Richards


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 http://www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org/. Visit the website and click on Job Seeking Resource Banner to get resources for the unemployed. A free Interview Tips Webinar will be on
December 1st at 2pm to help you ace a job interview. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Jefferson County Library-High Ridge Molly Pfeiffer distributed flyers about Computer classes for MS Publisher, intro to Craigslist. She reported that they are currently looking for volunteers at the Library! She reported that the Northwest branch is now a passport agency. Contact Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information.

American Red Cross, Dale Chambers stated that if you need Emergency Preparedness information go to www.redcrossstl.org. There will be a Community Hero CPR Training on November 13th at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The cost is $10.00 (normally $47) go to www.redcross.org to register.
WIA Youth, Sandy Nappier WIA Youth is accepting applications to help with career/college planning ages 16-21. Contact Sandy Nappier for more information at 636-287-8909.

Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell reported there will be a Christmas Home Tour Fundraiser on November 27th from 9:30 – 3:00pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advanced or $17.00 at the door. Debby reported that the Better Body Challenge starts on January 20th at 5:00om. There is a Healthy Lunch and Learn regarding Identity Theft on 12-8-10 at noon at St. Andrews UMC cost is $7.00. Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.

Equal Housing Opportunity Council, Mira Tanna distributed a survey regarding equal housing in Jefferson County. She distributed flyers regarding Fair Housing for Everyone. If you need additional information contact Mira at 314-534-5800 x7016.

MEAAA, Stephanie Paul distributed flyers regarding Medicare Plan finders; it helps seniors compare Medicare drug plans to ensure they are in the most affordable plan. She distributed flyers on Prescription Cost Help; help screen and assist with applications for MORx and LIS both prescription assistance programs for Medicare Part D low income beneficiaries. She also distributed handouts on Jeffco Empowerment on Google groups; professionals in Jefferson County can share resources, services and events with others. Email jeffcoempowerment+subscribe@googlegroups.com to join. Contact Stephanie at 636-933-1347 for more information.

United Way 211, Phyllis Hicks distributed hand out on the quarterly report. She reported that the top 3 needed request that came to 211 from Jefferson County in October was: 1. Electricity Service Payment (123 calls), 2. Rent payment (20 calls), 3. Gas service payment (16 calls).
Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards