The Human Services Coalition normally meets the first Wednesday of each month in the United Way Building (401 N. Young, Kennewick). The meetings run from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Our mission statement:

What a mess! After a severe computer crash, I had to rebuild all my computer files. I tried a new fax software that turned out to be a disaster. Hopefully I'll get back on track this month.

April 1: Dispute Resolution

May 6: State Legislators - Update

June 3: Boys & Girls Club

1. Introductions & Networking

2. Approval of Minutes (3/98)

3. Additions to Agenda

4. Announcements

5. Old Business
1. New Business
8. Program

American Cancer Society

May 29 & 30, 1998

Join our community’s 24-hour slumber party and help fight cancer. This year’s goal is to recruit 75 teams and raise $73,000. Teams from businesses, organizations – or families and friends can participate. Call the ACS at 783-5108 and sign up!

WATA - Washington Assistive Technology Alliance and Easter Seals of Washington. Caregivers for the disabled need to check out these great resources. I visited their lab last week in Spokane. Their number is 800 214-8731 or visit the TCFN Disabilities site at:

https://www.tcfn.org/disabled.html

Lara Bartol is moving to Salt Lake City at the end of June. Sally Butler will take over as HSC Chair.

And don’t forget that The Columbia Free-Net has a Public Service Announcement (PSA) area. It’s free and can be seen at:

https://www.tcfn.org/psa.htm

 

 

MEETING MINUTES

March 4, 1998

 

Officers: Lara Bartol (Volunteer Center) Chair, Sally Butler (Planned Parenthood of Central Wa) Chair Elect, Jeri Strange (YMCA) Vice Chair, Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation) Secretary, Susan Thornton (League of Women Voters) Treasurer.

Meetings: Normally the first Wednesday of each month, 9:00am - 10:30am, United Way Building.

In attendance: Carol Miller (B/F Health Dept), Susan Shay-Johnson (B/F Health Dept), Sandy Owen (B/F Health Dept), Dawn Phillips (B/F County Networks), Beckie Hildman (B/F CAC), Pam Hames (Contact Helpline), Gordon Robson (CCC), Gail Greager (Columbia Industries), Susan Gilbert (CBC Women's Resource Ctr), Sylvia Bakan (Div of Child/Family Svcs), Susan Thornton (League of Women Voters), Wana Brackenbush (Love, Inc), Colleen Kandle (Lutheran Social Services), Carole Fingerson (Neurological Center), Sally Butler (Planned Parenthood), Vanessa Scharf (Richland Housing Authority), Melanie Ogryzek (RYSC), Roger Krebs (TCRS), Lara Bartol (Volunteer Center), Shari Hallman (Volunteer Chore), Jeri Strange (YMCA).

The meeting was called to order by Lara Bartol at 9:00am.

February 4, 1998 minutes were approved by all.

Treasurer’s Report : Beginning Balance - $3482.61; Income - $25.00; Balance - $3507.61.

Old Business: April/May schedules have been changed. April 1 - Dispute Resolution, May 6 - State Legislator update.

New Business: Moved and seconded that the HRC provide scholarships for Don't Quit. $10.00 over the next year up to $750.00. Approved by all.

Program:

Welfare Reform/Access to healthcare - Dave Cillay (Northwest Public Radio)

Submitted by,

Bruce McComb, Secretary