November 16, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

November 16, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Date: November 16, 2009

Attending:

Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson

Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association

Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s Medical Center

Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership

Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA

Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1

Matt Barley, St. Louis Regional Office

Dale Chambers, American Red Cross

Next: Meeting: January, 2009 (date will be sent as soon as it is set)

NO December Meeting!

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: October 2009 minutes approved.

Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMUNITY FORUM WOULD LIKE TO THANK

BETTY SEELEY

FOR HER MANY YEARS OF HARD WORK

AND DEDICATION AS CHAIRPERSON!!!!!!!

New Officers were elected for 2010:

Meredith McCarthy, Chairperson

Daphne Terrill, Co-Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Secretary

Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that they are collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas Food Baskets.  Contact Erin to make the donation.  Also the office will be a Toys for Tots distributor.

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey distributed Publication: Your Health Today for December, January, and February.  This publication has information regarding Health and Wellness events.  If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Missy Waldman distributed the Advocates for Family Health brochure.  Contact Missy for more information at 314-256-8767. 

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.  There will be a book discussion on Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnick on December 10, 2009 at 1:00pm.  Contact Julie Petot at 636-296-5171 for more information. Also will be having program Wii Bit of Fun for Senior, to learn to play visual sports on November 20^th at 2pm.  Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter.  http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com.  She stated that Desoto’s 5^th Better Body Challenge, Health Fair and Initial Weigh-In will be on January 21, 2010 at 5pm at Vineland Elementary School Gym.  If you would like to participate or be a vendor, please contact Debbie at 636-586-4570.

Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes stated that the Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting, December 8, at 3:30 p.m. at JCCP.   The Give Kids a Smile planning meeting will be December 8, at 2pm at JCCP.  Contact Jessica for more information at 636-464-5144 ex 20.  There is an Early Childhood Comprehensive System (ECCS) Meeting on Friday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. at JCCP.  The Jeffco Express Bus will start on November 30 and runs from 7 a.m. to 7 pm. Information can be found at www.jeffcoexpress.org.  The Jeffco Express Bus Commissioning Service will be November 24^th at 1 pm at Desoto Wal-mart.  RSVP with Dennis Murphy at 636-464-5144 ex 15.

American Red Cross, Dale Chambers distributed handouts on 3Actions Disaster Preparedness and Power is Out Disaster Preparedness.  He stated to contact him for copies to distribute, at 636-464-9150.

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards

October 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum
October 19, 2009 Meeting Minutes 


Date: October 19, 2009


Attending:
Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s  Medical Center
Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Jan Freeman, Comtrea
Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Melissa McAlpine, University of MO Extension
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA
Sophie Emery, Jefferson County Community Partnership


Next: Meeting: November 16, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex


Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: September 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com


Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz stated that they are collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas Food Baskets.  Contact Erin to make the donation.


St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey distributed classes and event guide for September thru November 2009.  If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419.


Comtrea, Jan Freeman distributed flyers regarding Geriatric Psychiatry Services starting November 1, 2009 at the Seeley Building. Contact Jan for more information at 636-931-2700 ex 345.


Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Missy Waldman gave an update on the MO Health Net Medicaid.  Missy discussed that adult Medicaid will be added to the FAMIS system.  The first roll out in Jefferson County would be January 4 until February 5, 2009.  If adults get a request for information to update the system and they do not send in the information then any state paid program will be cancelled.  Contact Missy for more information. 


Health Care USA, Daphne Terrill is encouraging all to review kids health on the website www.hcusa.org , there are many health and wellness print friendly articles, games and activities.


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.  There will be a book discussion on The Late Homecomer on November 12, 2009 at 1:00pm.  Contact Julie Petot at 636-296-5171 for more information. Also will be having program Wii Bit of Fun for Senior, to learn to play visual sports.  Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.


Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter.  http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com.  She stated that the Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday from 8-12 at 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto until October 31.  She stated that there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn class on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month.  The next one will be November 11^th from 12:00 until 1:00.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you must register by calling 636-586-4570.  She stated that there is a Zumba class every Tuesday at 5pm at the Early Childhood Center in Desoto.  She stated that the cost is $32.00 for 6 weeks.  Contact Debbie at 636-586-4570.


University of MO Extension, Melissa McAlpine distributed a flyer regarding a Dream Workshop, to introduce high school students to entrepreneurship.  Contact Melissa at 636-797-5391 for more information.


Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes stated that the Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting, Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m. at JCCP.
There is a Early Childhood Comprehensive System (ECCS) Meeting on Friday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. at JCCP.  The Jeffco Express Bus will start on November 30 and runs from 7 a.m. to 7 Information can be found at www.jeffcoexpress.org. 

Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards

FAMIS Rollout Plan - Adult Medicaid Programs

Pilot #3          1/4/10 - 2/5/10          Jefferson

1st Rollout      2/8/10 - 3/5/10          Lincoln, Warren

2nd Rollout     3/8/10 - 4/2/10          St. Charles, Franklin, Monroe, Macon

3rd Rollout     4/5/10 - 4/30/10         Washington, Montgomery, Shelby

4th Rollout     5/3/10 - 5/28/10         St. Louis County, Pike, St. Francois, Madison

5th Rollout     5/31/10 - 6/25/10       Marion, Ralls

6th Rollout     6/28/10 - 7/23/10       St. Louis City, Ste. Genevieve, Perry

Information provided by Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Book Drive: "The Messages Project"

COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING

Contact:  Jan H. Freeman, Executive Vice President

                636-296-6206 x 345

                jfreeman@comtrea.org  
 
 

For Immediate Release… 
 

COMTREA ANNOUNCES AWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT FOR HOMELESS AND REHOUSING 
 

Community Treatment, Inc. (COMTREA) submitted a grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to create a collaborative effort to resolve the issue of insufficient housing for individuals and households in Jefferson County, Missouri.    This two-year grant was developed in conjunction with David Kennedy, Steve Stohl, Chuck Banks and the Jefferson County Commission.  The grant was approved for $489,544 and will be coordinated with other social service agencies under the leadership of COMTREA.   

The project will serve individuals and families who meet criteria where no other appropriate housing options have been identified and the financial resources and supports needed to obtain immediate housing or remain in existing housing are lacking.  Criteria will include mental health and substance abuse issues, victims of domestic violence, leaving transitional housing programs, sleeping in an emergency shelter, living on the streets, sudden and significant loss of income, or significant increases in utility costs.  

COMTREA will hire a Case Manager to coordinate the social services necessary to provide these housing solutions for residents of Jefferson County. The program is scheduled to begin January 1, 2010. 
 

Free Financial Management Classes

Free Financial Management Classes at 7 locations around Jefferson County this Fall.

 

University of Missouri Extension is partnering with Jefferson College to offer financial management classes around Jefferson County this fall.  

Classes will cover a variety of financial topics; they will be free and open to the public.  Pre-registration required.  To register, please call Jefferson College Continuing Education at 636.797.3000 Ext. 144.

September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes

  Jefferson County Community Forum

  September 21, 2009 Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 21, 2009 

Attending:

Betty Seeley, Retired Chief Juvenile Officer/Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold/Co-Chairperson

Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association

Gwyn Harvey, St. Anthony’s  Medical Center

Cynthia Peirick, First Steps

Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1

Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto

Robin Scott, Join-N

Steve Miskovic, Memory Care Home Solutions 

Next: Meeting: October 19, 2009

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex 

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: August 2009 minutes approved. 

Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com 

Disability Resource Association, Erin Benz had a handout distributed regarding IEP training.  The training will be held on 10-5-09 at the Disability Resource Association in Crystal City.  Contact Nancy Pope at 636-931-7696. 

Children’s Division, Samantha Richards stated that there will be a Meth Awareness Day Conference on October 21, 2009.  The fee is $20.00.  Contact Melissa Logsdon at Jefferson County Health Department to register, or contact Samantha for information at 636-797-9708. 

St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Gwyn Harvey stated distributed the September 2009 thru November 2009 Your Healthy Today publication.  In the publication the now events section.  She stated that there is a Prostate Cancer Support Group meeting on September 24, 2009.  She stated that there is a Amputee Support Group on October 12, 2009.  If you have any questions contact Gwyn at 314-525-3419. 

First Steps, Cynthia Peirick distributed a packet of information regarding referrals to the First Steps Program.  To make a referral you can call 866-583-2392 or 636-584-7279.  If you have any questions you can call Cynthia at 636-584-7279. 

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 also distributed flyer for Active County Entrepreneurs Program.  It is a mentoring program for small business owners in Jefferson County.  Contact Melissa McAlpine at 636-797-5391 for more information. 

Join-N, Robin Scott distributed flyers regarding the Community Resource Directory that has been updated and the Resource Index Matrix that will be published soon.  www.jeffersoncountyonline.org  

Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter.  http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com.  She stated that the Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday from 8-12 at 1004 Rock Rd, Desoto until October 31.  She stated that there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn class on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month.  The cost is $7.00 per person and you must register.  She stated that there is a Yoga Class every Wednesday at 1004 Rock Rd.  The cost is $20.00 for 6 weeks.  She stated that there is a Zumba class every Tuesday at 5pm at the Early Childhood Center in Desoto.  She stated that the cost is $32.00 for 6 weeks.  Contact Debbie at 636-586-4570. 

Memory Care Home Solutions, Steve Miskovic stated that his agency provides care giver training for patients with memory loss.  They will also provide follow up care with the care giver for one year.  Contact Steve at 314-645-6247 for more information. 

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards