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JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday October 9, 2013
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, John Austin, Mike Phimister, Catharine Robinson, Sam Markow,
Lois Barnett
Board Members Absent: Mike Evans, Conner Daily, Kay Pownall, Anne Dean, Garin Williams, Arnie
Danberg
Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Kelly Matlock
Staff Absent: Ford Kessler, Julia Danskin
Guests:
I. Approval of Agenda – John Austin asked to be added to the agenda as he had two items
about Marijuana to discuss. Agenda approved as amended.
II. None
III. Approval of the September, 2013 minutes- John Austin/Catharine Robinson/ All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements - None
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Kelly
Chimacum as the new PRI Site
The new Chimacum prevention coalition had its first meeting on Tuesday, September 17,
2013. The second meeting will be Wednesday, October 9, 2014 at the Chimacum High
School Library. All SAAB Board Members are invited. (See meeting flyer)
Community Marijuana Forum
Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock attended a Community Forum hosted by DBHR (Division of
Behavioral Health and Recovery on Friday, October 4, 2013. DBHR, the Department of
Health, Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WISSP) and other community
partners have begun to prepare for the funding expected in late 2014 from Initiative 502
(I502) marijuana sales tax revenue. This funding is designated for community
assessment, media-based education campaigns for adults and youth, prevention hotline,
youth marijuana use prevention, youth treatment, and evaluation. Funds might be
distributed as early as September 2014.
Friends of Rich Finn
After meeting with the Friends of Rich Finn, Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock met with
Larry Stein from KPTZ in the end of June to discuss a series of radio discussions
focusing on the issue of alcohol use and abuse. At that time Larry Stein said that he
would contact Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock when he felt that KPTZ could begin to focus
on this project. At the time KPTZ was busy with Centrum events and the film festival.
Now that the Centrum summer events and film festival are finished, Kelly Matlock
emailed Larry Stein requesting another meeting to follow up on the proposed ideas for a
series of radio discussions about alcohol abuse. Kelly has also contacted the University
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of Washington Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) about possible presenters on the
topics of the affects of alcohol on the developing teenage brain and different modalities of
alcohol and drug abuse treatment and their effectiveness and different support groups
and their efficacy. She is waiting to hear back from Larry Stein and ADAI.
Switch from Life Skills Training to Second Steps. Maintaining Protecting You /
Protecting Me in the PTSD
Blue Heron Middle School will be changing the prevention curriculum presented to all
middles school students in the 2013 – 2014 school year from Life Skills Training to
Second Steps. Second Steps is also an evidence-based curriculum. It is our
understanding that they will be maintaining Protecting You/ Protecting Me in the
elementary school and for the 5th grade class (Please note that due to a variety of issues,
the PY/PM curriculum has never been given to the 4th grade class.) Anne Dean is
continuing to work with Diane Lashinsky, the Principal at Blue Heron Middle School, on
community members assisting in the facilitation of these classes.
Public Health Julia
None.
County Drug and Alcohol Coordinator Ford
None
Mental Health Sam
Sam expressed ‘kudos” to the County Commissioners for the support Jefferson mental
Health received over funding issues and recommendations from the Regional Support
Network (RSN). Sam also reported Jefferson Mental Health is “still treading water.”
Training opportunities are currently being explored.
Youth Report Garin
No Report
VI. Old Business
Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran
The numbers for the JRP are about the same as last month. It has been reported that
currently Methamphetamine use is higher than THC use.
Drug Take Back totals Fran/Kay
Fran reported she did not receive a total from the Sherriff’s Department. She also
reported the Drug Take Back program at PTPD may need to be suspended due to
staffing issues. Kelly Matlock reported it appears it is currently still taking drugs in as
she had just dropped off some old prescriptions earlier today.
Volunteer Opportunities for Youth Garin
No Report
Friends of Rich Finn Lois
Lois reported Michelle Sandoval provided funds to get flyers out into the community
via Dove House volunteers. She also reported Poetic Justice is working on next
year’s calendar and feels that could be a venue for some community
awareness/education.
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King County Take Back Ordinance John
A presentation to the State Board of Health is scheduled for November.
New Potential Project (s) Discussion Fran
Fran requested ideas from members on new project suggestions. Suggestions
included Youth Mentoring, Community Outreach, Peer Counseling, sponsorship with
the State, working with the Universities, community presentations. SAAB will work
with Kelly Matlock and the Prevention Coalition to develop a plan
Printed Educational Pamphlet Opportunity Kelly/Anne
Kelly provided a sample of an educational pamphlet she has been able to get thus
far. She will bring in more material as it is received.
Volunteer and Mentoring Fair Kelly
In Anne’s absence Kelly reported the fair was very well attended, a great networking
for community members and overall a positive event.
VII. New Business
John Austin handed out an email from David Gifford (DOH) regarding questions about
monitoring and regulating the legalization of marijuana.
Retiring member, Mike Phimister was recognized for his contributions and participation
on the SAAB.
Fran announced Arnie Danberg will also be leaving the SAAB.
Discussion on the need to recruit members from the recovery community for vacant spots
on the board was discussed. Fran requested Ford to put the word out in the recovery
community about current vacancies.
Adjourn: 4:50 pm – Catharine/John/All
Next Meeting: November 12, 2013
Respectfully Submitted By: Kay Pownall