March 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

March 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes

Attendance:


Meredith McCarthy, Chairperson - Jefferson County Library Arnold
Teresa Minner - Jefferson County Library Arnold
Molly Pfeiffer - Jefferson County Library Northwest
Stephanie Paul - Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Mike Malone - Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Pam Branson - JCDDRB Service Coordination
Missy Waldman - Legal Services of Eastern MO
Jan Freeman - COMTREA
Peggy Jones - SLRD
Angela Warnick Lee - Jefferson County Library Arnold
Daphne Terrill - HealthCare USA
Erin Benz - DRA

Next Meeting: April 19, 2010

Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Location: Note change in location for April - Children’s Division (Hillsboro), 10325 Bus. Hwy 21. Call Samantha Richards, 636-797-9708 for directions

Call to order and welcome: Meredith called meeting to order at 1:05 pm and welcomed all.

Minutes of 2/22: Minutes were approved as written.

New business:

Jefferson County Library Arnold – Meredith McCarthy distributed the following fliers for upcoming events and services: (1) Learning Express Library is designed to help people improve their testing skills or further their education or career. Job resources databases are accessible through www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org; (2) Read MOre is celebrating Mark Twain as 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of Twain’s death. For more information concerning Read MOre activities call Myra Hill at 636-296-5171; (3) Free webinar at the library 4/14 from 3pm-4pm on how to make your resume WOW! Contact Meredith at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Jefferson County Library Northwest – Molly Pfeiffer distributed the following fliers: (1) Identity Theft Program being offered on April 6 from 6-6:30 pm and April 13 from 10-10:30. A representative from Midwest Bankcentre will educate participants on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and what to do in case you have become a victim; (2) How to find a job via social networking, 4/13 at 6:00 pm. Allen Turner from MO Career Center will discuss how to use your social networks to find unadvertised jobs;
(3) Author’s Day, 5/22 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. This is a meet and greet and book-signing event where local authors can advertise their books. If you have published a book or know others who have, get in touch with the Northwest Branch at 636-677-8186. (4) AARP Driver’s Safety Program 4/8 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm.

MEAAA – Stephanie Paul announced: (1) An upcoming Caregiver’s Retreat 4/21 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. This is a fun and relaxing event for any caregiver of older adults. Free lunch, massages and education and resources will be given. Loved ones are welcome to attend for their own fun activities. Call Stephanie at 636-933-1347; (2) Meals on Wheels Adopt a Route. MEAAA is looking for agencies and groups to “adopt a route” for delivery of meals to homebound seniors. Routes take just an hour a day to complete and the number of days committed may vary. Call John Gamache at 636-207-0847 x 106 for more information.

JCDDRB – Pam Branson distributed a list of spring classes at Jefferson College Hillsboro Campus. Classes range from Consumer Credit Education and Fraud Prevention to Understanding Medicare. For a listing of all classes or to enroll call Jefferson College 636-797-2000 x 144. Disability Support Systems of Jefferson County is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Trivia Showdown, 3/19 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Call Pam at 636-282-4444 for more information

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri – Missy Waldman distributed brochures explaining how Advocates for Family Health assist families, children and pregnant women who are eligible for Missouri’s Medicaid (MO HealthNet) program. All services are free of charge. For more information call Missy at 314-256-8767.

HealthCare USA – Daphne Terrill reported that HealthCare USA has been busy preparing for NCQA certification. She also mentioned there are several programs that give free cell phones to eligible individuals (those receiving food stamps, TANF, etc); One program is Reach Out, web address is www.reachoutmobile.com; Another program is Life Line.

COMTREA – Jan Freeman announced that COMTREA’s “A Safe Place” shelter for battered women and their children is hosting a fashion show on 4/18 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm at Andre’s West in Fenton, MO. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased by calling 636-232-2309 or contacting mfaulkner@comtrea.org.

DRA – Erin Benz announced Disability Rights Legislative Day on 3/23. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Contact Erin at erinb@disabilityresourcesassociation.org if you know of anyone who is interested in attending.

St. Louis Regional Office – Peggy Jones reminded everyone that SLRO is always looking for referrals for any child with a developmental disability or an adult who was diagnosed prior to age 21. Call 636-931-0039 for more information. Peggy distributed a brochure announcing Together Going the Distance Run Walk to be held on 3/27 at 6:30 am at West City Park in Festus, MO. Proceeds benefit Barb McDowell Fund and developmental disabilities. Call 636-933-0244 for more information.
Meeting adjourned at 1:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted, Daphne Terrill (substitute for Samantha Richards)