HSC Meeting Minutes

February 6, 2002

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

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

In attendance: Craig Pearsall (Adult Day Services), Ed Frost (B/F Transit), Juri Tikierpuu (B/F CAC), Jennifer Wall (B/F Health District), Judith Dirks (CFCS), Darlene Pinney (Columbia Industries), Jonnie Rajala (Div of Children & Fam. Svcs), JoAnn Hare (ECEAP), Denine Wallgren (Goodwill Employment Services), Monica Keenan (Kennewick Housing), Al Shord (LOVE, INC), Deana King (LOVE, INC ), Laurie Schoffstall (Lutheran Social Services), Ronda Evans (RECA), Bruce McComb (RECA), Carole Fingerson (The Neurological Center), Wana Brackenbush (The Sheperd’s House), Nancy Schultz (The Sheperd’s House), Roger Krebs (Tri-City Residential Services), Tami Nida-Arntzen (Volunteer Center), Bev Casey (Women’s Resource Center), Rick Guerra (Worksource), Sharon Hickman (B/F Health Dept.).

The meeting was called to order by Denine Wallgren at 8:35 am.

Introductions.

Agency Profiles: Worksource

Benton-Franklin Health Department

Business.

January meeting minutes approved by all.

Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance - $2734.98. Income – $25.00 (Membership), Expenses - $35.00 (Executive Committee Meeting). Ending balance - $2724.98.

Tridec Membership: General discussion about benefits of membership. Also discussed benefits of Tri-City Area Chamber of Commerce. Motion made, seconded, and approved by all to renew the TRIDEC membership and join the TCACC.

HSC Membership Dues Increase. Deferred until after the March Retreat.

Legislative Input: Reviewed last year’s input. Will refine written input during March Retreat.

March Retreat: Planned for March 28 with Dick Mayer. Salvation Army will host – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch will be $6.50. Details to be promulgated by e-mail and web site. Motion was made, seconded, and passed by all to allot $300.00 for Dick Mayer’s facilitation fee (normal fee is $2,000.00).

Announcements

9:55 am - adjourned.

Submitted by,

Secretary's Signature
Bruce McComb, Secretary.