January 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Date: January 24, 2011
Attending:
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto/Co-Chair
John Clark, St. Louis Regional Office
Tim Owens, Health Care USA
Charline Johnston,WIA Jefferson College
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-High Ridge
Erin Benz, DRA
Paulette Hensly, JFCAC
Mike Runyon, Townsend Heating & Cooling
Gregory Kehr, Townsend Heating & Cooling
Susie Davis, Alzheimer’s Association
Jessica Rhodes, JCCP
Next: Meeting: February 28, 2011
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Library Room 203
Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: November 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 distributed cards regarding a Info quest Text Reference. Text a question along with JCL to 66746 to get an answer within minutes. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.
Jefferson County Library-High Ridge Molly Pfeiffer distributed flyers about Basic Computer classes on 2-16,17,23, & 24th at 2pm, registration required. There will be a driver safety class on 2-5-11 from 9-1pm. The class cost $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. She reported that there is a craft club every Tuesday at 1p, a card club every Monday at 10am and an exercise class every Monday and Wednesday at 9am. Contact Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information.
Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell reported there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn regarding Identity Theft on 2-9-11 at noon at St. Andrews UMC cost is $7.00. She reported that the Desoto Farmers Market will be open for a Bedding Plant Sale on April 23 and 30th at 8am-12 and the grand opening is May 7th! Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.
Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA will be attending the 10th annual Disability Rights Legislative Day in Jefferson City at the state capital. DRA will be providing transportation for those interested. Contact Erin for more information at 636-931-7696.
WIA Youth Program, Char Johnston reported on a Certified Nurse Assistant (CAN) classes call 636-797-300 ex 461 for more information. She reported on WIA Youth Employment opportunity. She reported that they are currently taking applications. Contact Char at cjohnst3@jeffco.edu or Sandy Nappier at snappier@jeffco.edu for more information.
Alzheimer’s Association, Susie Davis distributed a Boucher; Imagine: A world with out Alzheimer’s disease. Contact Katie Mclean at 314-432-3422 for more information.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
