Jefferson County Community Forum - Minutes
November 18, 2013
In Attendance:
Sara Dee, Disability Resource Association
Josh Henry, Jefferson
County Library-Arnold
Deidra Lewis, United Way 2-1-1
Charline Linhorst, WIA Youth Program
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson
County Library-Northwest
Cassie Thomas, Representative Jason Smith’s Office
Mary Tinsley, Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer’s Office
Molly Pfeiffer:
- Next Forum meeting is 1/27, 1pm, Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro. There is no meeting in December. All 2014 meetings will be held at Jefferson College
- Holiday Open House – Sat 12/7, 9:30am-2pm. Live holiday music, visit from Santa, crafts for kids and adults, refreshments. Free and open for all.
- Red Cross Blood Drive – Wed 11/27, 11am-2pm. Donate blood before Thanksgiving. Drop in or sign up. 636-677-8186, jbrookshire@jeffcolib.org
- Teen Art Club – Tues 11/26, 7pm. Learn to draw or practice. Bring a sketchpad and pencil. For ages 8-16. Michel, 636-677-8186, mosborn@jeffcolib.org
Cassie Thomas:
- First time visiting Forum. Offering constituent services, mediation between constituents and Federal agencies. 573-756-9755, cassie.thomas@mail.house.gov
Josh Henry:
- AARP Driver’s Safety Course – Tues 12/10, 12:30-4:30pm. Refresher course for defensive driving techniques, vehicle safety equipment, laws and rules of the road. $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Register, 636-296-5171
- Books on the Run – Service for homebound patrons to request and receive library materials at home, delivered every two weeks. Offered at all JCL branches. Arnold, 636-296-2204; Northwest, 636-677-8186; Windsor, 636-461-1914
Sara Dee:
- DRA Christmas Open House – Mon 12/23, 10am-3pm. Food and music, open to all. 636-931-7696, x148
Deidra Lewis:
- 3000 agencies in database for referrals. All winter warming sites are active in the database. Dial 211 or 1-800-427-4626. www.211missouri.org, www.211southwestillinois.org.
Char Linhorst:
- WIA Youth Program – Accepting applications for youth 16-21. Services will include summer work experiences, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, money management, career exploration, and more. Tuition remission may be possible. Register at www.jobs.mo.gov and fill out paper application. More info: www.jeff-frankjobs.com, 1-800-292-1314, 636-287-8909 x262, clinhor2@jeffco.edu
Mary Tinsley:
- Constituent Service Day – Thurs 11/21, 10-11am. VFW Hall, Cedar Hill, 1 Lynn Ave. Help for constituents with casework, mediation with and referrals to Federal agencies.
