Jefferson County
Community Forum –Minutes
August 18, 2014
In Attendance:
Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold
Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department
Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program
Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates
Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole
Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office
General discussion –
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Molly Pfeiffer has left JCCF for a new
job/relocation. Josh Henry will chair
meetings through end of year.
Opportunity to select new chairperson and taker of minutes at November’s
meeting
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Facebook page will be created and shared with
members to begin posting their information and events before next meeting
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Suggestions for increasing attendance offered,
such as sending a press release to the Leader newspaper, making JCCF links
available through local chamber of commerce websites. Will send a press release to the Leader to
advertise September’s meeting
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Next meeting is Monday, September 15, 1pm in the
Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro
Josh Henry :
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Knitting for Beginners - Thurs 9/25 and Mon
9/29, 6-8:30pm, at Arnold Library. Learn
knitting basics and knit a scarf in this two-part class. Class is free, participants must bring
needles and yarn. Supply list available
from library. Register, 636-296-5171
Doug Over:
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AARP Smart Driver Course – 9/2 at Arnold
Library, 12-4pm; 9/8 at Northwest Library, 10am-2pm; 9/16 Scenic Library in
Union, 10am-2pm; 9/29 at Windsor Library, 10am-2pm. Drive safe and smart by refreshing driving
skills and knowing the new rules of the road.
Many insurance companies offer discounts upon course completion. $15 for AARP members, $20 for
non-members. Doug Over, 636-296-0535
Sandy Nappier:
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Certified Nurse’s Aid Program – To qualify
students for employment in long-term care facility. Begins 10/16 at Jefferson
College. WIA tuition assistance may be
available, applicant pays for supplies and other fees. More information, vsebold@jeffco.edu, 636-481-3144, or www.jeffco.edu under Continuing Education link
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State Parks Youth Corps – Jobs at state parks (Babler, Castlewood,
Robertsville, Route 66, Eastern Parks Office) for ages 17 - 23. Work outdoors and on trails up to 300 hours @
$7.50 per hour, 3 days per week on average, through December. Call Sandy Nappier to discuss eligibility
based on household income, 314-808-6829, 1-800-292-1314 x262. Then apply at www.thinkoutside.mo.gov
Mary Tinsley:
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Constituent service day will be held in
September, date and time TBA
Sandy Meyer:
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Immunizations – 8/25 in Hillsboro, 8/26 in
Arnold, 9am-4pm. Free vaccinations for
students age 11-26. 3 vaccines offered:
Tdap, Gardasil, and Meningitis. See
scanned flyer at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/jeffcoforum/1dMa7710TF0 for health department office locations. Information: Edie or Chris, 636-789-3372
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Other programs through the health department
include family planning program, well woman screening. A freedom from smoking program is not yet
scheduled. Visit www.jeffcohealth.org
