Meeting Minutes November 7, 2001 www.tcfn.org/hsc

Officers: Denine Houchins (Goodwill Employment Services) Chair, Bev Casey (Women's Resource Center), Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation) Secretary, Lauri Schoffstall (Lutheran Community Services) Treasurer.

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

In attendance: Dotti Walton-Luglan (American Cancer Society), Judy Fetrow (ARC of the Tri-Cities), Andrea Derr (B/F Community Action Committee), Jennifer Wall (B/F Health District), Darlene Pinney (Columbia Industries), Jonnie Rajala (Div of Children & Fasmily Services), JoAnn Hare (ECEAP), Judy Schenk (Health & Safey Networks), Monica Keenan (Kennewick Housing Authority), Al Shord (LOVE INC), Laurie Schoffstall (Lutheran Social Services), Corinna Go (Pasco Housing Authority), Ronda Evans (RECA Foundation), Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation), Wana Brackenbush (The Shepard’s House), Nancy Schultz (The Shepard’s House), Roger Krebs (Tri-City Residential Services), Tami Nida-Arntzen (Volunteer Center), Bev Casey (Women’s Resource Center), Jeri Strange (YMCA), Sharm Hickman (B-F Health District).

The meeting was called to order by Bev Casey at 8:30 am.

Introductions.

Program.

Jerome Delvin:        Update on Legislature

Tim Fredrickson        General Manager of Ben Franklin Transit

• See www.bft.org for detailed information
• May election lost by slim margin
• March 2002 will implement effect of the loss in revenue due to Initiative 695

Christ Watts:        Co-Chair of Citizens for Public Transportation

• What can you do to help pass the next tax rate initiative?
• Need testimonials from agencies on the need for public transportation
• Need more positive press
• Myths and truths coming out in print
• Also need funds..
• Letters to the editor can help
• Next meeting of Citizens for Public Transportation is Monday, November 12, 5:30 PM at Columbia Industries.

October meeting minutes approved by all.

Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance - $2458.19. Income – $255.00 (Member renewals). Ending balance - $2708.19.

General Business.

Christmas Program – Jeri Strange gave update. Tags for gifts will be available next week. Gifts and/or money are needed.

Announcements

9:50 am - adjourned.

Submitted by,

Bruce McComb, Secretary.