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