Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

September 15, 2014

In Attendance:

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Nikki Funk, Probation and Parole

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Charline Linhorst, WIA Youth Program

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office

Announcements  –

·         Forum’s Facebook page is now active at www.facebook.com/jeffcoforum.  Directions for posting and using were discussed

·         As the last was not printed, another press release will be sent to the Leader to advertise October’s meeting.  Can look at putting our Facebook page link on local chambers of commerce and other groups’ sites to generate publicity.  Also want to get in touch with forum members from past meetings to invite renewed participation

·         2015 meeting schedule is now available

·         Next meeting is Monday, October 20, 1pm in the Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro

Josh Henry :

·         Antique Appraisal – Sat 9/20, 11am-3pm. Local antiques expert Joan Komlos will appraise items for $5 each.  Items must be transportable to library meeting room.  Proceeds benefit Arnold Branch Friends of the Library.  No pre-registration needed

·         Save Your Seeds – Sat 9/27, 9:30-10:30am.  Learn all about collecting and saving seeds from different kinds of plants.  The Arnold Branch has a seed library for patrons to take and donate heirloom seeds.  Register, 636-296-5171

Sara Dee:

·         Parkinson’s Support Group – 9/16 and 10/21, 1-2:30pm.  Contact Penny Roth, (636) 931-7696, ext. 129, pennyr@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Sandy Meyer:

·         Smoking Cessation Classes – Beginning 10/1, 6pm at Health Dept. locations in Hillsboro and Arnold.  7-week support-group based program to help quit smoking successfully.  Register, 636-282-1010 x268

·         Dental Van – For children ages 3-18 on MO Medicaid or uninsured.  Van visits schools.  Call the Health Dept. at 636-797-3737 and ask for dental van phone number to make an appointment

Char Linhorst:

·         WIA Youth Program continues to take applications for youth ages 16-21 who fall under eligibility guidelines.  May qualify for assistance with job opportunities, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, and more

Mary Tinsley:

·         Constituent service day will be held in Jefferson County on September 16^th, 2:30-3:30pm, Crystal City- City Hall