Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

August 18, 2014

In Attendance:

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program

Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office

General discussion  –

·         Molly Pfeiffer has left JCCF for a new job/relocation.  Josh Henry will chair meetings through end of year.  Opportunity to select new chairperson and taker of minutes at November’s meeting

·         Facebook page will be created and shared with members to begin posting their information and events before next meeting

·         Suggestions for increasing attendance offered, such as sending a press release to the Leader newspaper, making JCCF links available through local chamber of commerce websites.  Will send a press release to the Leader to advertise September’s meeting

·         Next meeting is Monday, September 15, 1pm in the Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro

Josh Henry :

·         Knitting for Beginners - Thurs 9/25 and Mon 9/29, 6-8:30pm, at Arnold Library.  Learn knitting basics and knit a scarf in this two-part class.  Class is free, participants must bring needles and yarn.  Supply list available from library.  Register, 636-296-5171

Doug Over:

·         AARP Smart Driver Course – 9/2 at Arnold Library, 12-4pm; 9/8 at Northwest Library, 10am-2pm; 9/16 Scenic Library in Union, 10am-2pm; 9/29 at Windsor Library, 10am-2pm.  Drive safe and smart by refreshing driving skills and knowing the new rules of the road.  Many insurance companies offer discounts upon course completion.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Doug Over, 636-296-0535

Sandy Nappier:

·         Certified Nurse’s Aid Program – To qualify students for employment in long-term care facility. Begins 10/16 at Jefferson College.  WIA tuition assistance may be available, applicant pays for supplies and other fees.  More information, vsebold@jeffco.edu, 636-481-3144, or www.jeffco.edu under Continuing Education link

·         State Parks Youth Corps  – Jobs at state parks (Babler, Castlewood, Robertsville, Route 66, Eastern Parks Office) for ages 17 - 23.  Work outdoors and on trails up to 300 hours @ $7.50 per hour, 3 days per week on average, through December.  Call Sandy Nappier to discuss eligibility based on household income, 314-808-6829, 1-800-292-1314 x262.  Then apply at www.thinkoutside.mo.gov

Mary Tinsley:

·         Constituent service day will be held in September, date and time TBA

Sandy Meyer:

·         Immunizations – 8/25 in Hillsboro, 8/26 in Arnold, 9am-4pm.  Free vaccinations for students age 11-26.  3 vaccines offered: Tdap, Gardasil, and Meningitis.  See scanned flyer at https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/jeffcoforum/1dMa7710TF0 for health department office locations.  Information: Edie or Chris, 636-789-3372

·         Other programs through the health department include family planning program, well woman screening.  A freedom from smoking program is not yet scheduled.  Visit www.jeffcohealth.org

Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum –Minutes

June 16, 2014

In Attendance:

Amy Baum, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson County

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold

Amy Kester, CASA of Jefferson County

Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department

Stephanie Paul, Mid-East Area Agency on Aging

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library - Northwest

General discussion led by Molly –

·         There will be no meeting in July

·         Online poll results indicate busy schedules and long drives are obstacles to meeting attendance

·         Bringing in guest speakers or having attendees make presentations remain options

·         Majority of responders say an online/Facebook presence is desirable.  Facebook page can be established during July, then use evaluated at August meeting

·         One possibility is to alternate in-person meetings one month with online meetings the next.  Another is to hold meetings in-person and online jointly, using Skype or Google tools

Molly Pfeiffer:

·         Summer Reading Program – Now through July 31.  See scanned flyer for schedule of events.

·         AARP Driver Safety Training Course – Tues 7/8, 10am-2:30pm.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Some insurance companies offer discounts for drivers who complete this course.  Healthy lunch provided by Jilly’s Too Café, suggested contribution $3.25.  Sign-up required, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org

·         Herbs and Culture of the Ozarks – Mon 6/23, 6:30pm.  Lindenwood professor will discuss herbology, the study of local herbs and their uses.  Sign-up requested, 636-677-8186

Sandy Meyer:

·         Smiles to Go Mobile Dental Clinic – Dental care for children ages 3-18, on-site at schools at daycares.  See scanned flyer, application, and schedule for more information.  Laura Becker, 636-633-6255

·         Freedom from Smoking  –   Smoking cessation classes offered by Jefferson County Health Dept. and Mercy Jefferson.  7-week support-based program to help quit smoking successfully.  Various dates/times.  Cassie Miller, 636-797-3737 x268

·         Well Women Program –  Refer to scanned items

·         Car Seats for Babies –  Booster seats for $15, car seats $25 cash.  Donna Cummings, 636-797-3737 x127

Stephanie Paul:

·         Living a Healthy LIfe – 6 weeks Weds 7/9-8/13, 9-11:30am.  De Soto Senior Center, 13227 State Rd E, 63020.  Free 6 week workshop for managing chronic diseases.  Eligibility based on age, registration required, space is limited.  Future workshops at other locations.  For future classes and to volunteer, call Sarah Levinson, 636-207-0847.  Register, 636-337-7578

·         De Soto Senior Center – All Jefferson County senior centers seeking volunteers to assist with home-delivered meals and center activities.  Cindy Hunt, 636-337-7578

·         Jefferson County Senior Response Team – 3^rd Wed each month, NW Senior Resource Center, 6180 Hwy MM, House Springs.  9-10:30am.  7/9 – Speakers Tammy Scott and Terri Roche, VA Caregiver Support Program.  Questions?  Stephanie Paul, 636-253-0558, spaul@mid-eastaaa.org

Sara Dee:

• Jefferson County Health and Education Fair – Fri 8/1, Jefferson College Field House.  School supplies for qualified, pre-registered children, along with vision, hearing, and dental screenings, haircuts.  Register by 6/27.  For information and to register, call DRA, 636-931-7696, or Jefferson Franklin Community Action, 636-789-2686.  sarad@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Amy Baum:

·         CASA trains and supports volunteers to advocate for children in foster care and child welfare systems.  Volunteers undergo screening, background checks, and 5 weeks of training.  Once sworn in as officer of the court and assigned a child in foster care, volunteers work 1 to 2 years with child, caseworkers, and juvenile officers with the goal of finding the child a safe, permanent home.  Volunteers write court reports and recommendations.  See more details in scanned documents.  www.jeffersoncountycasa.org

Josh Henry:

·         Summer Reading Program – Now through July 31.  For kids and teens.  Read 5 books (kids) and 3 books (teens) to win a prize, read more books for more prizes.  Reading logs available at all Jefferson County library branches

·         Arnold Library O.T.A.K.U. - Adult Anime Club – Wed 6/25, 7-8:30pm.  Watch Japanese animation on the big screen in the library meeting room on the last Wed of every month.  Must be 18 to participate.  Register, 636-296-5171, jhenry@jeffcolib.org

·         Sewing Class – Wed 7/16, 6-8pm.  Making a wallet.  Sewing machine required, supply list available in the library.  Library has limited number of sewing machines available.  Register, 636-296-5171

Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum – Minutes

May 19, 2014

In Attendance:

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library, Arnold

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library, Northwest

At the beginning of the meeting, Molly distributed a forum members’ poll for review, to discuss options for changing meeting times and formats.  After group discussion in the meeting, the poll will be posted online for members to submit.

Molly Pfeiffer:

• Summer Reading Programs – 6/2 through 7/31.  Fizz! Boom! Read! for kids, Spark a Reaction for teens.  Read books, win prizes!  See scanned flyers for events.  Programs require advance registration, 636-677-8186
• Beginning Computer Classes – Tues 6/17, Wed 6/18, Tues 6/24, Wed 6/25.  Each class has a handbook. $3 per handbook required when signing up for classes.  Details and registration at the Information Desk, or call 636-677-8186
• June Programs – see scanned flyer

Josh Henry:

• Author Visit – Sat 5/24, 10am-12pm.  Local author Jessica Munzlinger will introduce her novel Mercy’s Grace: Discoveries, to be followed this summer by Mercy’s Grace: Revelations.  Copies available for purchase and signing.  Find more information at www.facebook.com/mercysgraceseries

Sara Dee:

• Jefferson County Health and Education Fair – Fri 8/1, Jefferson College Field House.  School supplies for qualified, pre-registered children, along with vision, hearing, and dental screenings, haircuts.  Register by 6/27.  For information and to register, call DRA, 636-931-7696, or Jefferson Franklin Community Action, 636-789-2686.  sarad@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Meeting Minutes - April 21, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum – Minutes

April 21, 2014

In Attendance:

Jeff Bogue, Probation and Parole

Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library, Arnold

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library, Northwest

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

At the beginning of the meeting, ideas for increasing attendance and collaborating online were discussed, including:

• changing meeting times and formats, with the possibility of meeting every other month, or skipping 1 to 2 months between meetings,
• using an online calendar such as through JOIN-N that members could update with their events,
• conducting meetings online,
• emailing former forum attendees to encourage participation, and
• increasing publicity.

Molly will create a poll to send out to forum members to explore some of these ideas and options.

Molly Pfeiffer:

• Online Bullying – Wed 4/23, 6:30pm.  Cyberbullying can affect all ages.  An intellectual property attorney will discuss ending intimidation and getting materials removed from online.  Register, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
• AARP Safe Driving – Tues 5/13, 10am-2pm.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Some insurance companies offer discounts for completing course.  Sign-up required, 636-677-8186
• Health Series – Managing Diabetes, Wed 5/7, 6-7pm.  Managing Thyroid Health, Wed 5/21, 6-7pm.  Sign-up required, 636-677-8186

from Sophie Emery, Jefferson County Community Partnership:

• A Night of Comedy – Sat, 5/3, doors 6pm.  The Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy 61/67, Imperial, 63052.  $25 ticket for meal and entertainment.  Differing levels of sponsorship available (see flyer).  Desser raffle, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and lots of laughs!  Proceeds benefits JCCP.  www.jccp.org

Missy Waldman:

• Advocates for Family Health is an ombudsman for Medicare and Medicaid, helping with issues of access and termination, and assists with ACA issues.  Call for help, 1-800-444-0514 x1251 or 314-534-1263, 314-534-4200, www.lsem.org

Sara Dee:

• Back to School Fair – 8/1, Jefferson College Field House.  School supplies for children, along with vision, hearing, and dental screenings, haircuts.  More information and flyer closer to date of event.  636-931-7696, sarad@disabilityresourceassociation.org

Josh Henry:

• Companion Planting and Crop Rotation for the Organic Gardener – Wed 5/7, 6pm-8pm.  Growing certain vegetables and herbs together can improve both plant performance and soil.  Register, 636-296-5171
• Free Gardener’s Seed and Plant Exchange – Sat, 5/17, 9:30am-11am.  Share your extra bulbs, plants, and seeds along with knowledge and love of gardening.  Free, with no buying and selling.  636-296-5171
• Exploring Vegetarian and Vegan Cooking – Mon, 5/19, 6-8pm.  Recipes for vegetables as a main dish.  Learn how to add more vegetables to your diet and plan healthy meal options.  636-296-5171

Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum – Minutes

March 17, 2014

In Attendance:

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library, Arnold

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College

Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library, Northwest

Laraime Welshon, Hillsboro community member

Molly Pfeiffer:

• Money Smart Week – Wed 4/9, 6:30pm - Smart Credit Use and Getting Out of Debt.  Thurs 4/10, 7pm – Small Business Financial Education.  Fri 4/11, 10am – Identity Theft Protection.  Register, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
• Online Bullying – Wed 4/23, 6:30pm.  Cyberbullying can affect all ages.  An intellectual property attorney will discuss ending intimidation and getting materials removed from online.  Register, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
• Local Authors Book Signing – Mon 4/14, 6:30pm.  Chat with and get a book signed by two local up-and-coming authors, Joe Schwartz and John F.D. Taff.  Both authors are from Jefferson County and are making waves in the literary world

Josh Henry:

• Book Your Adventure! Adult Reading Program – Now through Sat 4/26.  Pick up your reading passport and read 4 books and be entered to win 1 of 4 grand prize drawings.  Keep reading for more chances to win.  First 100 readers receive a prize
• Friends of the Library Book Sale – Thurs 4/10, 4-8pm.  Preview night, $5.  Fri 4/11, 10am-5pm.  Sat 4/12, 10am-3pm.  Proceeds benefit Arnold Friends of the Library
• Money Smart Week – Mon 4/7, 7pm – Beware of Identity Theft.  Thurs 4/10, 7pm- Small Business Prospecting, Looking for the Sales.  Fri 4/11, 11am – Getting out of Debt and the Wise Use of Credit.  Register, 636-296-5171

Sandy Nappier:

• Jeffco Aspiring Student Scholar Institute (JASSI) – Mon 3/31 through Thurs 5/8.  Individuals interested in returning to college may apply for the JASSI program, an intensive 6 week course designed to increase foundational skills in an effort to improve COMPASS test scores.  $25.00 application fee for new students, otherwise, no cost.  Contact Laura Klaus, 636.481.3524, lklaus1@jeffco.edu  to apply or obtain additional information
• Applications for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program are being accepted for summer employment and other youth program services.  Must be between the ages of 16-21 to apply.  Call 636.287.8909, ext. 262 to request application.  Contact:  Char Linhorst, 636.287.8909, ext. 262 or Sandy Nappier, 314.808.6829

Doug Over’s presentation:

• Jefferson County Military Families Support Network (JCMFSN) supports local members of the military, both active and inactive veterans.  Activities calendar includes events such as drill weekend, feeding at Armory at Festus for training and deployments.  Other support includes home repair projects for families of deployed spouses and exhibitions at parades and fairs.  April is the Month of the Military Child, May is Military Family Month.  www.jeffcomilitaryfamilies.org
• Financial Leadership Academy teaches people how to control their money instead of being controlled by it.  Offers a financial literacy program through web-based and DVD learning, group events, 1-on-1 mentoring, and sessions in workplaces and churches.  www.icontrolmymoney.org
• Common Sense Companies contributes to the community with help with veteran’s pensions and dealing with the VA; final expense trusts for setting aside money tax-free for funeral expenses, in addition to and in combination with estate planning; college solutions to fund education, with a consultation to offer information; and life insurance review.  www.commonsensecompanies.com

Meeting Minutes - February 24, 2014

Jefferson County Community Forum - Minutes

February 24, 2014

In Attendance:

Sophie Emery, Jefferson County Community Partnership

Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library, Arnold

Patty Lagermann, Jefferson County Library, Windsor

Charline Linhorst, WIA Youth Program

Doug Over, Double Eagle Associates

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library, Northwest

Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole

Mary Tinsley, Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer’s Office

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

Molly Pfeiffer:

• AARP Drivers Safety – Tues, 3/11, 10am-2pm.  Some insurance companies will give a discount upon completion.  $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members.  Sign-up required.  Register, 636-677-8186, mpfeiffer@jeffcolib.org
• Movies at the Library – Wed, 3/5, 10:30am- Eat, Pray, Love.  Mon, 3/24, 6:30pm- Frozen (Sign-up required).  Tues, 3/25, 6:30pm- The Muppets Take Manhattan
• March Teen Programs – Origami – Sat, 3/1, 11am.  Teen Art Club, Tues, 3/11 & 3/25, 7pm.  Bring sketchpad.  Teen Game Time – Thurs, 3/6 & 3/20, 3:30-5:30pm. 

Josh Henry:

• Book Your Adventure!  2014 Arnold Branch Adult Reading Program -  Mon, 3/3 – Sat, 4/26.  Get your reading passport, and read 4 books to be entered in the 4 grand prize drawings.  Read more titles for more chances to win.  The first 100 entrants to read 4 books receive prizes.  Ages 18 and up.

Sophie Emery:

• A Night of Comedy – Sat, 5/3, doors 6pm.  The Pastime Club, 5557 Hwy 61/67, Imperial, 63052.  $25 ticket for meal and entertainment.  Differing levels of sponsorship available (see flyer).  Desser raffle, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and lots of laughs!  Proceeds benefits JCCP.  www.jccp.org

Missy Waldman:

• Advocates for Family Health unit is available to assist with Medicaid and Affordable Care Act applications and issues.  Call for help, 1-800-444-0514 x1251 or 314-534-1263, 314-534-4200, www.lsem.org

Kristine Ruth:

• Here to gather information to take back to clients

Doug Over:

• Jefferson County Military Support Network – Providing strength and resilience for military families.  See scanned flyers included with minutes for details and activities
• AARP Drivers Safety – Various dates and locations in March; see flyer.  Reduce car insurance costs.  $15 for members, $20 for non-members.  Call for information, 636-296-0535

Char Linhorst:

• Benefit Dinner and Concert – Sat, 3/29, doors 6pm.  Missisippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Rd, Crystal City, 63019.  Catered dinner, music by Tumbleweed.  Silent auction and 50/50 drawing.  $25 per person.  In support of Jefferson County Health and Education Fair, proceeds go to purchasing school supplies.  For more information or tickets, call Nancy or Harper, 636-931-7696

Mary Tinsley:

• Constituent service day planned for the first week in April.  More details to follow at next meeting

Stephanie Paul:

• SMP Bingo – Various locations/times.  Presented by Senior Medicare Patrol.  Learn to protect yourself against Medicare fraud and abuse, win prizes.  Arnold Senior Center, Karen, 636-296-0475.  House Springs, Ron, 636-677-4578.  Quad Cities Center, Leslie, 636-937-8333
• Healthcare Navigators for Healthcare Marketplace – Call for an appointment to meet with a healthcare navigator and review options for coverage, eligibility for hardship waiver.  At House Springs Senior Center; Mondays 1-4pm at JFCAC.  Call Amy Reitz or Jessica Crawford, 636-253-0558

Patty Lagermann:

• Adult Computer Classes – Basic Libre Office. Weds, 12:30-3pm.  Writer I – Wed 2/26.  Writer II – Wed, 3/5.  Calc I – Wed, 3/12.  Calc II – Wed, 3/19
• Health Information on the Web – Mon, 3/17, 7pm & Tues, 3/18, 2pm.  Class will demonstrate how to access journal articles through EBSCOHost database and reliable health websites.  Register, 636-461-1741
• AARP Drivers Safety – Mon, 3/24, 10am-2pm.  Some insurance companies will give discounts for completing the course.  $15 for members, $20 for non-members.  Register, 636-461-1741
• Downton Abbey Tea – Sat, 3/29, 2-3:30pm.  Join us for tea, a behind-the-scenes look at Downton Abbey, and trivia.  Free, registration limited to 24 persons.  Sign up, 636-461-1741

Char Linhorst’s Presentation on WIA Youth Program:

• For youth ages 16-21, in or out of school.  Must meet income guidelines.  Benefits, school grants and funds are excludable from income.  No background check performed, but various employers may check background
• Need to provide proof of citizenship and Social Security card, among other documents.  Full checklist is on the second page of scanned application packet included with minutes
• Math, reading, and linguistic skills are tested.  Participants are encouraged to take education courses and make attainments.  Referrals to GED programs
• Able to work up to 20 hours a week, at minimum wage, with no benefits.  Covered by Workman’s Comp
• Program provides work experience, workshops for interviewing, resumes, financial management, diversity, and more. 
• Opportunity to develop as an individual and go into world as productive citizens
• Followups for up to one year after leaving program to see how participants have done

Doug Over will make a presentation at the next session