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.