NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

Forum will not meet in December.  The next meeting is Monday, January 23rd - one week later than usual due to MLK Day.

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – November 21, 2011

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – November 21, 2011

Attendees:

Jefferson County Library (Arnold) – Meredith McCarthy (Forum Chairperson)

Missouri First Steps – Cynthia Peirick

Jefferson College – Sandy Nappier

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

Get Healthy DeSoto- Debby Campbell

Children’s Division – Kath Manegre

Legal Services of Eastern MO – Missy Waldman

Experience Jefferson County – Mary Beth Ottinger

Notes:

Experience Jefferson County – Mary Beth Ottinger

• EJC now is divided into task forces on different topics
• Grants – Tony Becker
• Homeless High Schoolers – Robin Scott
• At last report 167 homeless students attending school in Jefferson County
• Next meeting is 12.08 @ Windsor Branch of Jefferson County Library at 9am
• Military Family Support Group – BJ Eavey

Jefferson College – Sandy Nappier

• WIA Youth Program is accepting applications (serves ages 16-21)
• Funding has been cut and they are assessing the impact to services.  Program helped 260 kids in 2011.
• WorkKeys Assessment is available
• Do three skills tests and get a certificate to share with prospective employers
• Missouri Career Center (1-800-292-1314) offers free study program to prepare for testing for the National Career Readiness Certificate for Employment

Missouri First Steps – Cynthia Peirick

• Distributed new brochures.  Noted that the service has moved to a team therapist structure.

Legal Services of Eastern MO – Missy Waldman

• Serves as Ombudsman for MoHealthNet issues / Advocates for Family Health
• Discussed changes in access to incontinence supplies, treatment and diapers.
• State lost in court.  There is a permanent ruling that adults have access to incontinent supplies through MoHealthNet even if not in nursing homes. 
• People should call the hotline 314-534-1263 or 1-800-444-0514 x1251 if they need help with health services with MoHealthNet.

Jefferson County Library (Arnold) – Meredith McCarthy

• Make your own Christmas greeting cards class on 11.30 from 6pm to 8:30pm.  $12 fee for supplies collected night of event.  Call 636-296-5171 to register.
• Retirement Open House for retiring Branch Manager Elizabeth Link on 12.16 from 3pm to 6pm at Arnold Branch.  All are welcome.

Get Healthy DeSoto- Debby Campbell

• Christmas home tour on 11.26 of 8 properties in DeSoto
• DeSoto Farmer’s Market cookbooks are on sale for $15 each.
• Seeing much
• DeSoto is the site of the Missouri Farmer’s Market Annual Conference on 01.27 – 01.28
• Seeking a facilitator for a conflict resolution session for the conference (resolving vendor to vendor conflicts)
• The Better Body Challenge kicks off 01.26 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Vineland Elementary.  It is a 12 week program and costs $25 to participate.

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

• They are asking that agencies to sign their PAC agreement.  The agreement states that agencies will serve JFCAC clients without preference or prejudice.  Copies of the agreement were distributed.

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – October 17, 2011

Jefferson County Community Services Forum Minutes – October 17, 2011

Attendees:

Mid-East Aging-  Stephanie Paul & new intern  Becky

Food Pantry- Jim Terry

Jefferson/Franklin Community Action- Melissa Grimes

American Red cross- Dale Chambers

Children’s division of Social Services- Kathy Manegry

United Way 211- Dedra

Get Healthy De Soto- Debby Campbell

Notes:

·        Melissa Grimes Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator

We are asking that community partners complete the following and return it to our office at JFCAC Attn: Melissa Grimes PO Box 920 Hillsboro, MO 63050 or via fax at (636) 789-3548.

            PROGRAM COORDINATING COMMITTEE   AGREEMENT
 A requirement of the Jefferson Franklin Community Action's Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), is to form a Program Coordinating Committee.
The purpose of the committee is to assist the Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator in identifying resources for our families and to provide advice the coordinator can use in developing action plans for each participant. We have the choice of forming a committee ourselves or simply partnering with an existing group of service providers in our area. The later is what we have chosen to do. In addition to forming a Program Coordinating Committee, we are required to obtain commitments from members of the group confirming that their agency/organization will provide their services to our FSS families. If you are willing to partner with us in this endeavor, please complete the following:



As a representative from______________________________________, I agree to provide our services to the FSS families referred to our agency/organization. I understand that the agreement applies only to families who meet the eligibility requirements and only if funding is available. I realize that I am not being asked to give these families selection preference, only to make our services available to eligible FSS families.
Please give a brief description of the services your agency/organization provides:

Signature:__________________________________________

Date:_______________________

·        Mid-East Aging-  Stephanie Paul

Medicare Open Enrollment Dates have changed to October 15-December 7^th for 2012 coverage.  MEAAA is assisting with plan comparisons to ensure Medicare beneficiaries are in the most affordable option based on their medication usage.  Please contact Stephanie Paul at 636-933-1347 or complete the attached worksheet and return by mail for a comparison.

MEAAA will be available at the following locations to provide Medicare Part D unbiased comparisons and enrollment assistance.  Beneficiaries should bring their Medicare cards and a list of their medications.

Northwest Early Childhood Education Center (future home of the Northwest Jefferson County Senior Center)

6180 HWY MM House Springs, MO

Tuesdays and Fridays until December 2^nd – 10:30-12:30

First United Methodist Church of Festus

October 19^th – 11:00-4:00

Jefferson County Library – Arnold

October 27^th – 9:30-12:30

 The 6^th Annual Family Caregiver Workshop will be held on November 4^th from 9:00-1:00 at the Roy Wilde Conference Center in Arnold.  One-on-one discussions with local professionals and other caregivers will be available. Call 636-399-4478 for more information.  The program is free.

NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

There will be no Community Forum meeting in December per the vote at the September meeting.

Meeting Minutes for 09.19.11

Jefferson County Community Forum Attendance, 9/19/11

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold

Erin Benz, DRA

Debby Campbell, Get Healthy DeSoto

Lynn Stephan, American Cancer Society

Barb Velasco, Cori Manor

Barbara Flesh, Jefferson College Project Success

Mary Ehrenreich, Alzheimer’s Association, mary.ehrenreich@alzstl.org

Cathy Wendler, Economic Dev. Corp, cwendler@jeffcomo.org

Sandy Nappier, WIA Youth, snappier@jeffco.edu

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-Northwest

Samantha Goehri, HCUSA, sjgoehri@cvty.com

Angie Carey, HealthCare USA, ancarey@cvty.com

Jefferson County Library- Arnold Branch, Meredith McCarthy, 636-296-5171

1. What: Flu Shot Clinic
2. When: 10/6/11, 9:30- noon
3. Details: Open to the public, no registration necessary; fee is $25; call the Health Department for more info (636-789-3372)

1. What: Impact Survey
2. When: online, thru 10/7/11
3. Details: Survey on library website (www.jeffersoncountylibrary.org) for measuring impact of tech access at libraries

1. What: Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Event
2. When: 10/27/11, 9:30-12:30
3. Details: Walk-ins welcome; call 1-800-390-3330 for appointments.  Bring medicare card and list of drugs

1. What: Text a Librarian
2. Details: Text JCL to 66746; get answer in minutes (during open hours M-Th, 8-10; Fri, 8-6; Sat, 9-6; Sun, 2-4

Jefferson County Library- Northwest Branch, Molly Pfeiffer, 636-677-8186

1. What: Marketing your Business Website
2. When: 10/12/11, 10 am and 10/26/11, 6 pm
3. Details: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits-0 anyone interested in building a good website and marketing with it should sign up to attend either of these FREE classes. Sign up required

1. What: Creative Writing Contest
2. When: submissions taken until 10/15/11
3. Details: Open to kids, adults- anyone with a piece of original writing to share (any kind- comic strips, poems, short stories, etc) is welcome to submit an entry or 2 or 3.  Winning entries will be published ina  collection available for purchase.

1. What: AARP Drivers Safety Class
2. When: 11/5/11, 12-4
3. Details: This class is free for veterans, spouses of veterans, widows of veterans, widowers of veterans; for all others, it’s $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members.  Some insurance companies give a discount after taking the class.  Sign up required. 

Get Healthy DeSoto, Debby Campbell, 636-586-4570

1. What: DeSoto Farmers’ Market
2. Where: 1004 Rock Road, DeSoto, MO  63020
3. When: Every Saturday morning, 8am-noon, through the end of October
4. Details: produce, baked goods, maple syrup, honey, artisans beef, poultry, and added value products.

1. What: Get Healthy DeSoto Home Tour
2. When: 11/26/11, 9am-3:30 pm
3. Details: Christmas Home Tour, tickets are $15 in advance, $18 day of

1. Still selling cookbooks- $15

Disability Resource Association

1. What: Youth Group
2. Where: DRA office
3. When: Next meeting is 9/26; upcoming meetings 10/11, 10/24, 11/14, 11/28
4. Contact: Nancy Pope, 636-931-7696, nancyp@disabilityresourceassociation.org

1. What: Washer Tournament (DRA Fundraiser)
2. Where: St. Joe Park
3. When: 10/8/11
4. Contact: Carolyn Hurt, 636-931-7696
5. Details: Pre-register by 10/7/11

1. What: 10k/5k/fun walk & roll (DRA Fundraiser)
2. Where: Meet at Jefferson College Track
3. When: 10/1/11
4. Contact: Carolyn Hurt, 636-931-7696

American Cancer Society, Lynn Stephan, 314-286-8165

1. What: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 5k/3.1 mile walk
2. Where: St Louis- Forest Park; Belleville- Southwestern Illinois Community College
3. When: register 8 am, starts at 9 am

1. What: Transportation Assistance program
2. Details: Cancer patients who have to drive over 30 miles for treatment may get help

1. What: Fast Fax
2. Details: these fax forms are for cancer patients; if they are in need of something, you can fax them over to our patient service center so that ACS will contact them.

Cori Manor, Barb Velasco, 314-614-3888, Barbara.velasco@hma-usa.com

1. What: RCF will be opening in October
2. What: Contact Barb for more info about Cori Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation, LLC

Alzheimer’s Association, Mary Ehrenreich, 314-801-0462, Mary.ehrenreich@alzstl.org

1. What: Walk to End Alzheimer’s
2. When: 9/24/11, 9 am
3. Where: Mineral Area College in Park Hills
4. Details: 1 mile and 3 mile walks as well as vendor booths and raffle prizes

1. What: Know the 10 signs
2. When: 10/25/11, 1 pm-3 pm
3. Where: Jefferson Memorial Hospital
4. Details: FREE to the public, community education covering 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s and covers distinction between normal aging and memory loss related to Alzheimers

Jefferson College, Sandy Nappier, 314-808-6829

1. What: State Park Youth Corps
2. Details: Jobs available for youth age 17-21; available until Nov. 30; must meet eligibility criteria; hiring at Castlewood, Route 66 & Babler State Park

No meeting in December.

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

March 21, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

March 21, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Date: March 21, 2011

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto/Co-Chair

Erin Benz, DRA

Susie Davis, Alzheimer’s Association

Pam Branson, JCDDRB

Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-Northwest Branch

Stephanie Pau,- MEAAA

LeAnn Henry, Community Member

Dale Chambers, American Red Cross

Paulette Hensley, JFCAC

Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College WIA Youth

Jeanne Haselhorst, Community Member

Diane Hetlek, Community Member

Next: Meeting: April 18, 2011

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: February 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 discussed JobNow is a new online resource for job searchers. Training on 4-4 at 2pm on interviewing and 4-7 at 7pm on Resumes. Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Jefferson County Library- Northwest, Molly Pfeiffer reported that the library now has a JobNow Database. There will be a training on 4-4-11 and 4-7-11 about JobNow to learn about job coaching, interview tips,e ct. Call Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information. Molly stated that there will be several programs during Money Smart Week. Surviving Unemployment on 4-4 at 6pm, Surviving Financial Setbacks on 4-5 at 1:30pm, Travel on a Budget on 4-7 at 2pm, and Safeguard your Savings on 4-9 at 9am. Call Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information

Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell reported that the Desoto Farmers Market will be open for a Bedding Plant Sale on April 23 and 30^th at 8am-12 and the grand opening is May 7^th! She reported that there will be a fundraiser starting April 23. The fundraiser is a cook book from the Desoto Farmer’s Market called Cook Fresh. Advance orders are $12 and opening day is$15. There will be a Dinner and Show fundraiser on April 15^th at 6:30pm at Ball Creek Bowl in Desoto. It will include a full dinner and a show by the Desoto Famer’s Market Musicians. Advance tickets are $20 and that day tickets are $25. Get Healthy Desoto Golf Tournament Fundraiser is on May 13^th at Rain Tree. It will be 280.00 for a 4 person scramble, dinner is included. Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.

Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA is beginning a new youth gourp feared toward adolescents (grades 7-12) with disabilities. Contact Erin for more information at 636-931-7696.

Alzheimer’s Association, Susie Davis distributed a information on a training to learn about the Basic’s of Alzheimer’s on 4-6-11 at 5-7pm. She discussed Care Consultation Day on 3-24 at 10am. She discussed Alzheimer support groups. Contact Katie Mclean at 314-801-0419 for more information.

JCDDRB, Pam Branson reported that there will be an All Ability Expo on March 5, 2011 from 10am until 2pm. It will be at Fox C-6 Service Center 849 Jeffo Blvd, Arnold. Lots of events going on at the Expo.

Jefferson College WIA Youth, Sandy Nappier reported there are jobs for youth 17-21 at State Parks Youth Corps. She reported that there will be a job fair on April 2 at Route 66 form 10-2pm. She reported that WIA Youth helps with job and education for youth 16-21 and that there are 200 slots open. Contact Sandy or Char Johnston at 1-800-292-1314 or 636-797-3000 ex 156.

American Red Cross, Dale Chambers stated that there will be a blood drive at the Arnold office on April 5 from 2:30-5:30 and that other drives can be located on the website at www.redcrossblood.org. Contact Dale for more information 636-49-9150.

JFCAC, Paulette Hensley reported on the Jefferson County Community Empowerment Education Committee. There is a Google group and family health & education fair to collect donations for school supplies. She reported on Step up to Leadership; classes are being held at Arnold Career Center. Participants learn about how to participate in community meetings. JFACA is accepting applications for weatherization, head start, early head start and energy assistance. Contact Paulette for more information at 636-789-2686.

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards

February 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum

February 28, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Date: February 28, 2011

Attending:

Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson

Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary

Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto/Co-Chair

Erin Benz, DRA

Susie Davis, Alzheimer’s Association

Jessica Rhodes, JCCP

Cathy Vaisvil, United Way 211

Missy Waldman, Legal Services of Eastern MO

Pam Branson, JCDDRB

Next: Meeting: March 21, 2011

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Viking Annex

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.

Minute Approval: January 2010 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 discussed AARP driver safety course on 3-11-11 to learn defensive driving skills.  Contact Myra Hill for more information.  She discussed Money Smart Week/Month.  On 4-8-11 Pay Yourself First and 4-18-11 Safeguard Your Savings.  The library had federal tax forms, MO-PTC (circuit breaker) for free other MO tax forms are $.20 a page.  Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell reported that the Desoto Farmers Market will be open for a Bedding Plant Sale on April 23 and 30^th at 8am-12 and the grand opening is May 7^th!   She reported that there will be a fundraiser starting April 23.  The fundraiser is a cook book from the Desoto Farmer’s Market called Cook Fresh.  Advance orders are $12 and opening day is$15.  There will be a Dinner and Show fundraiser on April 15^th at 6:30pm at Ball Creek Bowl in Desoto.  It will include a full dinner and a show by the Desoto Famer’s Market Musicians.  Advance tickets are $20 and that day tickets are $25.  Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.

Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA will be attending the 10^th annual Disability Rights Legislative Day in Jefferson City at the state capital on March 9^th .  DRA will be providing transportation for those interested.  Contact Erin for more information at 636-931-7696.

Alzheimer’s Association, Susie Davis distributed a Boucher; Imagine: A world with out Alzheimer’s disease.  She discussed Care Consultation Day and Alzheimer support groups.  Contact Katie Mclean at 314-432-3422 for more information. 

Legal Services of Eastern Mo, Missy Waldman discussed MO Health Net Medicaid. She gave updates on the MHD for incontinent supplies for age 21 and older.  She also reported that the FAMIS computer glitch cut off a large number of Medicaid clients in February 2011.  Contact Missy at 314-256-8767 for more information.

United Way 211, Cathy Vaisvil reported that they are having a lot of calls for Tax Assistance.  She reported that they are giving out numbers to people who do taxes for free to people who qualify.  Call 211 or 800-427-4626 for more information.

JCDDRB, Pam Branson reported that there will be an All Ability Expo on March 5, 2011 from 10am until 2pm.  It will be at Fox C-6 Service Center 849 Jeffo Blvd, Arnold.  Lots of events going on at the Expo. 

JCCP, Jessica Rhodes distributed handouts for the Give Kids a Smile Program.  Applications are due ASAP for dental assistance for kids age 5-18.  Contact Jessica at 636-464-5144 ex 20.  She discussed the Jefferson County Volunteer Banquet that will be on April 28, contact Sophie Emery at 636-464-5144 ex 13 for more information.  She discussed the Parenting Network program for parents of children 0-3, income guidelines apply.  Contact Cristina Kreutz at 636-464-5144 ex 14 for more information.

Submitted by Secretary,

Samantha Richards

January 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Jefferson County Community Forum
January 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes

Date: January 24, 2011

Attending:
Meredith McCarthy, Jefferson County Library-Arnold /Chairperson
Samantha Richards, Children’s Division/Forum Secretary
Debby Campbell, Get Healthy Desoto/Co-Chair
John Clark, St. Louis Regional Office
Tim Owens, Health Care USA
Charline Johnston,WIA Jefferson College
Molly Pfeiffer, Jefferson County Library-High Ridge
Erin Benz, DRA
Paulette Hensly, JFCAC
Mike Runyon, Townsend Heating & Cooling
Gregory Kehr, Townsend Heating & Cooling
Susie Davis, Alzheimer’s Association
Jessica Rhodes, JCCP

Next: Meeting: February 28, 2011

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Where: Library Room 203

Introductions: Welcome to Jefferson County Community Forum.
Minute Approval: November 2010 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 cards regarding a Info quest Text Reference.  Text a question along with JCL to 66746 to get an answer within minutes.  Contact Meredith McCarthy at 636-296-5171 for more information.

Jefferson County Library-High Ridge Molly Pfeiffer distributed flyers about Basic Computer classes on 2-16,17,23, & 24th at 2pm, registration required.  There will be a driver safety class on 2-5-11 from 9-1pm.  The class cost $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.  She reported that there is a craft club every Tuesday at 1p, a card club every Monday at 10am and an exercise class every Monday and Wednesday at 9am. Contact Molly at 636-677-8186 for more information.

Get Healthy Desoto, Debby Campbell reported there is a Healthy Lunch and Learn regarding Identity Theft on 2-9-11 at noon at St. Andrews UMC cost is $7.00.  She reported that the Desoto Farmers Market will be open for a Bedding Plant Sale on April 23 and 30th at 8am-12 and the grand opening is May 7th! Contact Debby for more information at 636-586-4570.

Disability Resource Assoc., Erin Benz reported that DRA will be attending the 10th annual Disability Rights Legislative Day in Jefferson City at the state capital.  DRA will be providing transportation for those interested.  Contact Erin for more information at 636-931-7696.

WIA Youth Program, Char Johnston reported on a Certified Nurse Assistant (CAN) classes call 636-797-300 ex 461 for more information. She reported on WIA Youth Employment opportunity.  She reported that they are currently taking applications.  Contact Char at cjohnst3@jeffco.edu or Sandy Nappier at snappier@jeffco.edu for more information. 

Alzheimer’s Association, Susie Davis distributed a Boucher; Imagine: A world with out Alzheimer’s disease.  Contact Katie Mclean at 314-432-3422 for more information. 


Submitted by Secretary,
Samantha Richards