Jefferson County Community Forum Meeting Dates for 2012

Finalized Jefferson County Community Forum Meeting Dates for 2012

Meetings are at 1:00 p.m.
1/23 – Viking Annex – NOTE ONE WEEK LATER DUE TO MLK DAY
2/27 – Library Room 203 – NOTE LOCATION AND ONE WEEK LATER DUE TO
PRES. DAY
3/19 – Viking Annex
4/16 – Viking Annex
5/21 – Viking Annex
6/18 – Viking Annex
7/16 – Viking Annex
8/20 – Viking Annex
9/17 – Viking Annex
10/15 – Viking Annex
11/19 – Viking Annex
12/17 – Viking Annex

Jefferson County Community Forum meeting minutes 8/15/2011

Jefferson County Community Forum meets Monday September 19th at 1pm in
Viking Annex at Jefferson College.



Jefferson County Community Forum meeting minutes 8/15/2011


Attending:
Debby Campbell-Get Healthy Desoto
Jim Terry-Peace Pantry/Community Action
Molly  Pfeiffer-JCL Northwest
Stephanie Paul-MEAAA
Karen Gibson-Comtrea
Faith Ann Barnes-Health Care USA
Kathi Manegre-  Children's Division
Meredith McCarthy-JCL  Arnold
Erin Benz-Disability Resource Association


Meredith McCarthy-Special Program Commemorating 10th anniversary of
 9/11. Will show film "Remembering 343" and discuss 9/11 impact on first
responders. -How businesses can use Ref USA.  9/12/2011 1:30-2:30 pm.
Business people can learn how to use the library's subscription to Ref
USA to help start, manage, and grow a business.  Contact Meredith.
636-296-5171  Be sure to check out jeffcoforum.blogspot.com.


Karen Gibson-Open door program, No news to report.


Stephanie Paul, MEAAA- Discussed Missouri Older Worker Contest.  It is
meant to recognize outstanding older workers.  Dontact Stephanie @
636-933-1347 or Division or Senior & Disability Services
573-526-8574.  Also explained MORx program, a prescription assistance
for Medicare drug plans.  Medicare Pard D or medicare Advantage
Beneficiaries may be eligible for 50% reduction or prescription
copays.


Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library Northwest Branch-  Discussed
Free computer classes coming up.  All take place at 2 pm on the
following dates
9/13 (Mousing), 9/14 (Keyboard & Computer), 9/20 (Internet &
databases),
9/21 (email), 9/27 (File management), 9/28 (Word processing).  A
discussion or Jefferson County's first civil war battle will take
place at the library on 9/10 at 10 am.  There will also be a coupon
swap on 9/12 from 7-8 pm.
Contact Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information.


Deadra Lewis, United Way 211- United Way 211 is available to attend
events.


Faith Ann Barnes, Healthcare USA- First time attending, there have
been some district changes that took place in her company.


Debbie Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto- Desoto Farmer's Market will take
place on Saturdays from 8-12pm at 1004 Rock Road in Desoto.
"Celebrate our Heritage" day at the Farmer's Market will include a
civil war re-enactment and vendor demonstrations.


Erin Benz, Disability Resource Association-  Currently expanding a new
youth group geared for students ages 14-21, with or without a
disability.  Topics covered will be self esteem, life skills,
careers,etc.  Will also give plenty of opportunity for socialization.
Meetings will be Sept 12 & 26, October 11 & 24, and November 14 & 28.
Meetings will be held at the DRA office in Crystal City from 4-5:30
pm.  Transportation may be available.

Contact Nancy or Erin 636-931-7696.

Free Air Conditioners for Low Income Elderly

Hammers of Hope, a program of the Jefferson County Community Partnership, will be offering free air conditioners for seniors 65 and over who meet low income standards. These are 5,000 BTU units by Frigidaire and they will have 30 units by the end of the week. The units are being purchased with grant money and Lowes has agreed to sell the units at cost. Call 636-464-5144 X15 for more information.

Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2011

Jefferson County Community Services Forum
June 20, 2011

Attendees:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Debby Campbell, Get Healthy DeSoto

Deidra Lewis, United Way 211

Stephanie Paul, MEAAA

Mary Beth Ottinger, Experience Jefferson County / Jefferson College

Missey Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern MO

Pam Branson, Next Steps

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library, Northwest Branch

Karen Gibson, Open Door

Meeting Minutes: June 20, 2011

Next meeting will be in August 15, 2011

Where: Viking Annex

Time 1:00-2:00

(Please note there will not be a meeting in July)

Minutes from the May 16, 2011 meeting were approved

Jefferson County Library- Arnold Branch; Meredith McCarthy distributed information on upcoming programs at the library. Visit www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org and click on calendar of events for more information.

Free computer classes 7/15/11, 7/22/11, and 7/29/11

Marketing your own Business Website 6/29/11

AARP Driver Safety Course 7/15/11

Jefferson County Library- Northwest Branch; Molly Pfeiffer gave a hand out on Authors Day which is being held on 7/26/11 10:00am- 1:00pm. It is for anyone who is interested in writing, publishing, authors, creative arts, raffles, or inspiration. She also handed out information on a discussion of Ursula K. LeGuin’s classic sci-fi work, The Dispossessed. 7/18/11 at 6:30

Get Healthy DeSoto- Debby Campbell

• DeSoto Farmers Market- 8:00am – 12:00pm
• 1004 Rock Rd.
• DeSoto, MO. 63020 (Parking behind St. Andrew’s Church)
• They need help getting the word out that they can accept ebt cards
• July they will be having a tomato Festival with kids activities
• They are also doing a fund raiser selling cookbooks for $15.00. They are put together locally and the photographs from Jefferson County photographers.

United Way 211- Deidra Lewis

Handed out a pamphlet that explains that 211 is a toll free number that connects people with available community resources and stated she is in charge of their Database.

Case Management - Pam Branson stated that she had no information to share today. She is associated with Next Steps.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri- Missy Waldman handed out a brochure titled Advocates for Family Health. This is for Families, children, and pregnant women. They help them with problems related to eligibility and coverage. She also stated that Cardinal Glennon Hospital is still in partnership with Molena Health Plan.

Experience Jefferson County- Mary Beth Ottinger stated that they are now headed in a new direction. They have four areas of concern: Military family support for active duty and returning home service members. They want to provide support for them. Homeless high school students this is a bigger problem than most people would realize. Grants they want to form a group that will write and find grants. The chair is Robin Scott. Value of Higher Education this is similar to Gear Up. They want to start educating the students earlier, maybe in the 10^th grade. Fifty percent of Jefferson College students are Career and Technical Education students not transfer students. They want to raise the number of students going to college.

Mary Beth Ottinger 636-797-3000 ext. 467 or email- mottinge@jeffco.edu

Mid- East Area Agency- Stephanie Paul spoke about a Welcome to Medicare workshop being held on 6/24/11 Questions about how to enroll in medicare and the different programs will be answered.

Open Door- Karen Gibson spoke about behavior health collaboration / case management. Case management is free for Jefferson County residents 55 yrs. Old and above. They provide education, care coordination, resources and referrals for older adults and care givers.

Jefferson County Housing Task Force- 1-877-422-9043 Free Hud certified housing counseling for those in mortgage crisis. MEAA brochures Four Senior centers in Jefferson County always looking for volunteers to deliver meals. 1-800-243-6060

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 1:35pm.

Help Joplin Recover

The City of Arnold has been contacted by Joplin asking for help.  The Meramec/Arnold Elks are sending a truck down on Thursday, May 26 with emergency supplies.  They are looking for blankets, bottled water and monetary donations. The Meramec/Arnold Elks Lodge is located at 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Phone: 636-464-8960 for more information.

 The Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Joplin at Missouri Southern State University, Young Gymn, 3950 East newman Road. Joplin residents are being encouraged to register on the American Red Cross "Safe and Well" web site to let family and friends know how they are. If you wish to check on loved ones who may have registered on this site, log on to the American Red Cross web site at www.redcross.org. Then click on the "List yourself as safe and well" link wnich will provide you with information on how to find someone who has registered on the list.
Donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. You can donate by calling 1-800-REDCROSS, mail your donation to American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington DC 20013, or make a secure online donation by visiting www.redcross.org.

May 16, 2011Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

May 16, 2011Meeting Minutes

Date: May 16, 2011

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Erin Benz, DRA

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch

Karen Gibson, Comtrea

Paulette Hensley, JFCAC

Mary Beth Ottinger, Experience Jefferson County

Missy Walden, LSEN

Lynn Stephan, American Cancer Society

Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto

Jessica Rhodes, JCCP

Next: Meeting: June 20, 2011

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: April 2011 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. She stated that there is going to be a AARP Driver’s safety. The class will be on 6-4 at 9am, $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non members, contact Myra Hill. She stated that there will be a Marketing Your Business Website class on 6-10 99:30am or 6-29 at 6:30pm to help you use a search engine to bring more traffic to your website. She stated that there is a Summer Reading Program from June 1-July 30. Read 5 books and get a small prize! Contact Amy Held at 636-296-2204 for more information. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Jefferson County Library-High Ridge Molly Pfeiffer distributed flyers about Job Now Demo which is a hands on demo of using Job Now online job/resume date base on 6-6 at 6pm, call to register. She stated that there is going to be a AARP Driver’s safety. The class will be on 6-4 at 9am, $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non members. She stated that there will be a Author’s Day to let any aspiring or published authors on 7-23. Contact Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information.

MEAAA, Stephanie Paul distributed flyers on Jefferson County Housing Task Force created the Jefferson County Mortgage Crisis brochure. Free assistance is available for Jefferson County Residents facing foreclosure or unable to make mortgage payments call 877-422-3043 for help. MEAAA is helping link those age 55 or older up to free blind/low vision services with Rehabilitation Services for the Blind. For more info call 800-592-6004 You can contact Stephanie at 636-933-1347 for more information.

Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA will be hosting a Trivia Night at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on May 14th. Contact Carolyn Hurt for more information at 636-931-7696.

JFCAC, Paulette Hensley stated that they are taking applications for Head Start, Early Head Start and Weatherization. She stated that they are doing a county wide good drive ‘Jefferson County Huger Task Force’ on July 30^th if you are interested in volunteering call 636-789-2686 x 117. She stated that the Energy Crisis Program is beginning June 1^st. Families must have a disconnect on their electric bill and be income eligible. Contact Paulette at 636-789-2686 for more information.

JCCP, Jessica Rhodes distributed flyers on the Children’s Trust Fund ‘License to Care’ Program. JCCP is the Jefferson County Partners. She discussed that Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems is sponsoring a food drive and collecting diapers, toilet paper, baby wipes and toiletry items through the end of May. Contact Jessica at 636-464-5144 ex 20 for more information.

Comtrea, Karen Gibson distributed a flyer regarding an Open Door for Mental Health Services for Older Adults. Contact Karen at 636-931-2700 x 1207 for more information.

American Cancer Society, Lynn Stephan distributed the Where to Turn brochure on the kids of services that the American Cancer Society has to offer. She stated that Jefferson Regional Medical Center is offering free yoga classes for cancer survivors on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of the month at 7:30 in the conference center at the hospital. Call 636-933-5757 for more information. Lynn can be contacted at 314-286-8165 for more information.

Legal Services, Missy Waldman stated that they are taking referrals for children, pregnant women and families with problems accessing MO Health Net or FSD Eligibility. Call 314-256-8767.

Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell distributed flyers on the Get Healthy Desoto News letter. She distributed brochures of the Desoto’s Farmer’s Market. It is every Saturday from 8am-12 at 1004 Rock Rd in Desoto. She stated that they are selling Desoto Farmer’s Market Cookbooks for $15.00. Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.

Children’s Division, Samantha Richards stated that she will no longer be able to be the secretary due to a job change. Mary Beth Ottinger stated that some from the college could help out with this in the future!

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards

April 18, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

April 18, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Date: April 18, 2011

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Erin Benz, DRA

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch

Stephanie Paul- MEAAA

Karen Gibson, Comtrea

Nikki Weinstein, National Children’s Study

Melissa Grimes, JFCAC

Next: Meeting: May 16, 2011

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: March 2011 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. She distributed a flyer with the new demographic statistics for the 2010 census. She stated that there are Book Club Kits available; you can check out 8 books at a time for your personal book discussion, contact Myra Hill. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

MEAAA, Stephanie Paul distributed flyers for a Caregiver Retreat on April 29^th from 10am-2:30pm at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She distributed a flyer on Housing Foreclosure, Prevention Help and Resources. You can call Jefferson County Housing Task Force at 877-422-9043 to speak with a HUD certified housing counselor. Stephanie distributed a fly for a fundraiser event for Alzheimer’s Association. Striking out Alzheimer’s Event will be at Fandango’s Sports Bar& Grill on April 28^th at 6pm. A $10 donation includes food. She stated that they are taking referrals for Rehab services for the Blind and for the Center for Hearing & Speech. You can contact Stephanie at 636-933-1347 for more information.

Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA will be hosting a Trivia Night at Jefferson Regional Medical Center on May 14th. Contact Carolyn Hurt for more information at 636-931-7696.

JFCAC, Melissa Grimes stated that they have about 80 FSS participants and 5 home ownerships. She stated that the waiting list for housing and energy assistance has closed. Contact Melissa at 636-789-2686 x132 for more information.

National Chidren’s Study, Nikki Weinstein stated that the NCS will begin enrolling women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant in Jefferson County in 2012. The pilot has started in St.Louis and has about 45 women enrolled. They are excited to take what they have learned in St. Louis to help Jefferson County study. You can get more information at http://gateway.nationalchildren’sstudy.gov or contact Nikki at 314-880-3640.

Comtrea, Karen Gibson distributed a flyer regarding an Open Door for Mental Health Services for Older Adults. Contact Karen at 636-931-2700 x 1207 for more information.

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards