Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2014



In Attendance:

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association
Jim Espie, Jefferson College student
Nichole Funk, Probation and Parole
Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold
Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates
Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office


Announcements  
·         There will be no meeting in December.  Happy holidays!
·         Next meeting is Monday, January 26, 1pm in the Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro
·         At the next meeting will be the opportunity to select a new Chair and Secretary

Josh Henry :
·         Red Cross Blood Drive – Sat 11/22, 10am-2pm.  Walk-ins welcome, or make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org, using sponsor code JeffcoLibraryArnold.  All donors must present photo ID

·         Food for Fines – One can of food pays $1 in library fines at all JCL branches.  Last Friday of the month, but one week early in November and December  for holidays– 11/22, 12/19

Jim Espie:
·         Interested in starting caregiver support group at Jefferson College, finding resources for caregivers, and connecting with social work and community resources

Sara Dee:
·         DRA annual Xmas open house will be held 12/23, 10am-3pm.  Eat, drink, socialize!  Details to follow, watch Forum’s Facebook page

Mary Tinsley:
·         Constituent service day is being held today, 11/17, at Herculaneum City Hall, 3-4pm

Doug Over:
·         Smart Driver Safety Course – Mon 11/24, 10am-2pm at JCL Windsor Branch.  Registration is required for this AARP class.  $15 for AARP members or $20 for non-members, payable the day of the class.  Sign up by phone at 636-461-1714 at Windsor’s Information desk or online at aarp.org


Jefferson County Military Families Support Network provides resources for veterans, active military, and their families -  www.jeffcomilitaryfamilies.org

Honor Rewards program provides discounts for veterans – honorrewards.com