Please click on the link below to access the Caregiver Retreat flyer.
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-eL8cfHukwWOWFlZjU1NTAtNWUyOC00Y2VmLWI4N2UtMmM5ZTZkZTU0Yjg0&hl=en
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Prescription Assistance - MEAAA
Click on the link below to see the MEAAA Prescription Assistance Flyer
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-eL8cfHukwWMmI3ZTdiMDItNDRiOC00MzMxLWJhNmYtMWJlNGNjMDNmZWVm&hl=en
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B-eL8cfHukwWMmI3ZTdiMDItNDRiOC00MzMxLWJhNmYtMWJlNGNjMDNmZWVm&hl=en
Thursday, January 28, 2010
April Meeting Location
The April Meeting will be at Children’s Division, 10325 Bus Hwy 21, Hillsboro. Call Samantha Richards 636-797-9708 if you need directions!
January 25, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Jefferson County Community Forum
January 25, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Date: January 25, 2010
Attending:
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA/Co-Chairperson
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1
Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Lynn Stephan, American Cancer Society
Deanna Broadwell, Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp.
Paulette Hensley, Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp.
Peggy Jones, St. Louis Regional Center
Michelle Duerr, National City
Next: Meeting: February 22, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex
*April Meeting will be at Children’s Division, 10325 Bus Hwy 21, Hillsboro. Call Samantha Richards 636-797-9708 if you need directions!
Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: November 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com/
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. Share your life story in just six words at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org thru March. You can text the Library for answers. If you need a quick answer on the go, text you question to 309-222-7740 along with the code JCL to get an answer within minutes. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.
Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp., Paulette Hensley and Deanna Broadwell discussed Jefferson County Community Empowerment Collaboration Meeting. This meeting is on 2-24-10 from 9am to noon at Hillsboro Christian Church (lunch will be provided). This meeting is to address local poverty causes and conditions. Energy Assistance is still available for families that meet the income guidelines. Call the office at 636-289-2686 for more information. Step up to Leadership classes will be starting Feb 22 at the JFCAC office. It is a 12 week course that is offered for free.
Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes discussed the Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting will be on 2-9-10 at 3:30pm at JCCP. Give Kids a Smile starts April 13, 17 and May 15 at Allied College and Dental Offices. Volunteers and donations needed. SIDS/SBS Prevention Training is monthly at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The next on is 2-16-10 at 6pm. Also Safe Babies Program, safe sleep equipment is available. Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems meeting is 2-26-10 at JCCP at 9:30am to address the access to quality early childhood programs.
United Way 2-1-1, Phyllis Hicks discussed that they are still taking calls for tax preparation assistance locations. Call 314-242-1882.
American Cancer Society, Lynn Stephan distributed hand outs on Having Cancer is Hard Finding Help Shouldn’t Be, Relay for Life-Festus, Road to Recovery. Contact Lynn at 314-286-8165 for more information.
Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter. http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com. She stated that the Healthy Lunch and Learn is on 2-10-10 at 12pm at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church to discuss Home grown Revolution. She stated that there will be a Growers Workshop on 2-2-10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Also there will be a Market Master Certification Class on 2-4-10 at 6-9om by St. Andrews United Methodist Church, facilitated by JCHD. Please contact Debbie at 636-586-4570 for more information.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, Stephanie Paul distributed hand outs. We’ve got volunteer tax preparers throughout the county to help seniors and those with disabilities with simple tax returns and property tax credits. 314-525-1660 for appointments at: First Baptist Church (Arnold) - DeSoto Senior Center - Quad Cities Senior Center 314-892-6200 for appointments at Northwest Library (High Ridge). MEAAA will be holding the annual public hearing at DeSoto Senior Center on February 19th at 10:30. This is an opportunity to learn more about MEAAA services and what our funding is going towards. The 2nd Annual Jefferson County Caregiver Retreat is being held on April 21st from 11:00 – 3:00 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. We are looking for small donations for caregiver goodie bags as well as a few prize giveaways. Call Stephanie 636-933-1347 if your agency is interested in donating items for the retreat! MEAAA is a partner of the 2010 Census. Attached are fliers stressing the importance and confidentiality of the Census responses. If folks need assistance filling out the 10 question form that will be received in March, they can call the Telephone Questionnaire. Assistance Center at 1-866-872-6868. If a form is not completed and returned a Census worker will visit the home between April and July to record responses.
National City, Michelle Duerr reported that National City offers Educational Programs for Children up to adulthood. Contact Michelle at 636-287-6370 ext 37022 for more information.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
January 25, 2010 Meeting Minutes
Date: January 25, 2010
Attending:
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Daphne Terrill, Health Care USA/Co-Chairperson
Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association
Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto
Jessica Rhodes, Jefferson County Community Partnership
Phyllis Hicks, United Way 2-1-1
Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Lynn Stephan, American Cancer Society
Deanna Broadwell, Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp.
Paulette Hensley, Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp.
Peggy Jones, St. Louis Regional Center
Michelle Duerr, National City
Next: Meeting: February 22, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: Viking Annex
*April Meeting will be at Children’s Division, 10325 Bus Hwy 21, Hillsboro. Call Samantha Richards 636-797-9708 if you need directions!
Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: November 2009 minutes approved.
Blog for Forum is http://jeffcoforum.blogspot.com/
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. Share your life story in just six words at www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org thru March. You can text the Library for answers. If you need a quick answer on the go, text you question to 309-222-7740 along with the code JCL to get an answer within minutes. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.
Jefferson-Franklin Community Action Corp., Paulette Hensley and Deanna Broadwell discussed Jefferson County Community Empowerment Collaboration Meeting. This meeting is on 2-24-10 from 9am to noon at Hillsboro Christian Church (lunch will be provided). This meeting is to address local poverty causes and conditions. Energy Assistance is still available for families that meet the income guidelines. Call the office at 636-289-2686 for more information. Step up to Leadership classes will be starting Feb 22 at the JFCAC office. It is a 12 week course that is offered for free.
Jefferson County Community Partnership, Jessica Rhodes discussed the Jefferson County Dental Coalition Meeting will be on 2-9-10 at 3:30pm at JCCP. Give Kids a Smile starts April 13, 17 and May 15 at Allied College and Dental Offices. Volunteers and donations needed. SIDS/SBS Prevention Training is monthly at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The next on is 2-16-10 at 6pm. Also Safe Babies Program, safe sleep equipment is available. Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems meeting is 2-26-10 at JCCP at 9:30am to address the access to quality early childhood programs.
United Way 2-1-1, Phyllis Hicks discussed that they are still taking calls for tax preparation assistance locations. Call 314-242-1882.
American Cancer Society, Lynn Stephan distributed hand outs on Having Cancer is Hard Finding Help Shouldn’t Be, Relay for Life-Festus, Road to Recovery. Contact Lynn at 314-286-8165 for more information.
Get Healthy Desoto, Debbie Campbell distributed the Get Healthy Desoto news letter. http://gethealthydesoto.blogspot.com. She stated that the Healthy Lunch and Learn is on 2-10-10 at 12pm at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church to discuss Home grown Revolution. She stated that there will be a Growers Workshop on 2-2-10 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Also there will be a Market Master Certification Class on 2-4-10 at 6-9om by St. Andrews United Methodist Church, facilitated by JCHD. Please contact Debbie at 636-586-4570 for more information.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, Stephanie Paul distributed hand outs. We’ve got volunteer tax preparers throughout the county to help seniors and those with disabilities with simple tax returns and property tax credits. 314-525-1660 for appointments at: First Baptist Church (Arnold) - DeSoto Senior Center - Quad Cities Senior Center 314-892-6200 for appointments at Northwest Library (High Ridge). MEAAA will be holding the annual public hearing at DeSoto Senior Center on February 19th at 10:30. This is an opportunity to learn more about MEAAA services and what our funding is going towards. The 2nd Annual Jefferson County Caregiver Retreat is being held on April 21st from 11:00 – 3:00 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. We are looking for small donations for caregiver goodie bags as well as a few prize giveaways. Call Stephanie 636-933-1347 if your agency is interested in donating items for the retreat! MEAAA is a partner of the 2010 Census. Attached are fliers stressing the importance and confidentiality of the Census responses. If folks need assistance filling out the 10 question form that will be received in March, they can call the Telephone Questionnaire. Assistance Center at 1-866-872-6868. If a form is not completed and returned a Census worker will visit the home between April and July to record responses.
National City, Michelle Duerr reported that National City offers Educational Programs for Children up to adulthood. Contact Michelle at 636-287-6370 ext 37022 for more information.
Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Finalized Meeting Dates for 2010
I heard back from Jefferson College and below are the confirmed meeting dates for 2010. We weren't able to get our normal room on 4/19 so that seems like a good time to test drive having the meeting on the road at a participant's location. I will solicit volunteers at the January meeting so please check your availability if you are interested in hosting the meeting. We'll vote if there are numerous potential hosts and majority rules!
1/25 - Viking Annex (THIS IS A WEEK LATER THAN NORMAL DUE TO MLK DAY)
2/22 - Viking Annex (THIS IS A WEEK LATER THAN NORMAL DUE TO PRESIDENTS DAY)
3/15 - Viking Annex
4/19 - We will go on the road to a community agency location. We will solicit hosts at the January meeting.
5/17 - Viking Annex
6/21 - Viking Annex
7/19 - Viking Annex
8/16 - Viking Annex
9/20 - Viking Annex
10/18 - Viking Annex
11/15 - Viking Annex
12/20 - Viking Annex
Friday, December 4, 2009
Tentative meeting dates for 2010 - waiting confirmation from college
This is the tentative meeting schedule with locations for 2010. I am waiting for confirmation from Jefferson College before making it official. Right now I have all meetings set at the college. This may be adjusted later if we do take the Forum on the road a few times like we discussed as a possibility at the last meeting. - Meredith
1/25 - Viking Annex (THIS IS A WEEK LATER THAN NORMAL DUE TO MLK DAY)
2/22 - Viking Annex (THIS IS A WEEK LATER THAN NORMAL DUE TO PRESIDENTS DAY)
3/15 - Viking Annex
4/19 - LIBRARY ROOM 203
5/17 - Viking Annex
6/21 - Viking Annex
7/19 - Viking Annex
8/16 - Viking Annex
9/20 - Viking Annex
10/18 - Viking Annex
11/15 - Viking Annex
12/20 - Viking Annex
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
November 16, 2009 Meeting Minutes
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
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 20th 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 5th 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 24th 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
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