MEETING MINUTES

May 5, 1999

 

 

Officers: Sally Butler (Planned Parenthood of Central Wa) Chair, Roger Krebs (Residential Services) Chair Elect, Jeri Strange (YMCA) Vice Chair, Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation) Secretary, Susan Thornton (United Way) Treasurer.

Meetings: Normally the first Wednesday of each month, 8:30 - 10:00 am, United Way Building.

In attendance: Sandi Owen (BF Health Dept), Susan Shay-Johnson (BF Health Dept), Pat Underwood (B/F Crisis Response Unit), Judith Dirks (Catholic Family & Child Svcs), Bev Casey (CBC Women's Resource Center), Julie Davis (Campfire), Sylvia Bakan (Div. of Children & Fam Svcs), Patti Benton (ECEAP), Debbi Yadao (Kennewick Housing Authority), Susan Thornton (League of Women Voters and United Way), Karlene Navarre (Pasco Housing Authority), Sally Butler (Planned Parenthood), Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation), Melanie Ogryzek (RYSC), Roger Krebs (TC Residential Svcs), Coleen Drinkard (Volunteer Center), Jeri Strange (YMCA). Also Karen Sullivan-Schwebke B/F Networks.

The meeting was called to order by Sally Butler at 8:35 am.

Program: Benton/Franklin Public Health & Safety Networks. Update by Sandi Owen. Contact Karen Sullivan-Schwebke (783-0997 or bfcommnt@televar.com).

Introductions and announcements (summarized):

Sandy Owen - Passed out a new Benton-Franklin Health District Services brochure - note that the move to the new Richland office (471 Williams) will not take effect until July.. Saturday is Kids safe day at Kadlec from 10am - 3pm. Also provided an update on programs...

Coleen Drinkard - Riverfest '99 is just around the corner. Participants need to register by May 15.

Melanie Ogryzek - A very successful National Volunteer Week! The reading corps is done in July and we are starting to recruit for next year.

Patty Benton - Currently registering for next year (4 year olds from low income families). May 12th is the next evening registration.

Bev Casey - the new interim director for CBC Women's Resource Center. Provide support for women students. Next Don’t Quit workshop starts May 10th.

Roger Krebs - State legislature increased funding for DD services to about 120 million!

Julie Davis - Spring recruitment days are underway. The National NW summit is being hosted by the Tri-Cities! Also looking for collaborative summer programs - need ideas and help...

Jeri - Into T-ball season. Gearing up for summer day camps. Want to expand Martin Luther King center programs. As a result, there may be a position open in the next month or so. Call Jeri for details at 374-1908 ext 14

Judy Dirks - recently received a contract for providing independent living skills training for kids in foster care (16 or older). Also looking at creating a homeless shelter for women - need some ideas and input on this subject. She's talking to some potential funders and needs your input.. call her 946-4645.

Pat Underwood - May is mental health month. Also talked about suicide prevention, especially for kids...

Susan Shay Johnson - Now has more funding through September for more breast cancer screening & women’s health care exam.

Karlene Navarre - now taking applications for Pasco Housing. Also implementing a first time home ownership program.

Debi Yadao - increase in funding mainstream programs. A family unification program is underway. The welfare to work grant application has been submitted (jointly by all 3 housing authorities)... thanks to all for input and support.

Susan Thornton. Writing lots of grants for Success by Six. Working with the advisory council on targeted programs. The are a facilitator of programs, not a provider. Also Dispute Resolution Center - interested in peer mediation programs for kids. Next 40-hour basic mediation course will be June 18 - 20 and 26-27. Deadline for registration is June 10.

Sally Butler - Planned Parenthood Teen Clinic now charges $5.00 for office visits (but no one is turned away due to inability to pay).

Bruce McComb - CBPIN membership drive is underway. Also shared the huge success of Earth Day and the Computer Recycling Program.

Business.

Treasurer's Report: No activity. Balance $3,668.54

April 7 Minutes approved by all.

9:55 - adjourned. Submitted by, Bruce McComb, Secretary.