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APPROVED October 9, 2012
JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday September 11, 2012
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Jefferson County Courthouse
Commissioners Chambers
Basement Level
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Anne Dean, Catharine Robinson, John Austin, Coleman Riddle,
Arnie Danberg Conner Daily, Kay Pownall, Mike Phimister
Board Members Absent: Tony Hernandez, Sam Markow, Chase Glenn, Hargopal Boyd,
Staff Present: Teresa Wirth, Julia Danskin, Kelly Matlock
Staff Absent: Ford Kessler
Guests: None
I. Approval of Agenda –M/S/A John/Conner/All
II. None
III. Approval of the July and August, 2012 SAAB meeting minutes. Catharine found an error in
the August minutes. Minutes will be amended to read I-502 instead of I-520. M/S/A
John/Anne/All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements None
V. Provider Reports
Prevention Kelly
Marijuana Policy Summit
Kay Pownall, Anne Dean and Kelly Matlock attended the Washington Association for
Substance Abuse & Violence Prevention (WASAVP) Marijuana Policy Summit for
Washington substance abuse prevention advocates on July 30th. Anne Dean has drafted
a talking points document on the upcoming I-502 initiative on Marijuana Legalization for
the Board’s review.
DBHR Prevention Redesign – Cohort 1
The Communities That Care trainings were completed with the August 15th Community
Planning Training & Community Plan Implementation training. Attached is a document
that summarizes the CTC process up to the last CTC training. Now, Anne Dean, Kelly
Matlock and the Port Townsend Coalition are in the process of writing the PRI Prevention
Strategic Plan. Submission date to DBHR is October 1st.
KPTZ Panel Presentation
Kelly Matlock has not been able at this point to move ahead with the presentation that will
feature a parent, a sibling and young person in recovery. So she has begun organizing
the presentation on the legal implications of underage use for youth and parents. As
more develops, you will be informed.
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Project Alert (or Life Skills) and Protecting You / Protecting Me
These prevention curriculums are a part of the developing Prevention Strategic Plan. It is
the beginning of the school year, and at this point there is nothing to report. As more
develops you will be informed.
Annual DBHR Prevention Summit
The annual DBHR Prevention Summit is scheduled for Sunday, November 4th through
Tuesday, November 6th. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kelly Matlock
at 360-379-4476 or kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us
Public Health Julia
Next Board of Health meeting is on Thursday, September 13, 2012. The board will be
approving Conner’s request for another term on the board. Julia explained that vacant
positions on the SAAB must be advertised in the local paper.
County Drug and Alcohol Coordinator Ford
Teresa handed out invitations to the upcoming Drug Court graduation on September 20,
2012. Teresa informed the group that the lab used by Safe Harbor, Sterling Reference
Laboratory, had recently caught a UA sample that was synthetic urine. The abnormally
low creatinine levels alerted the lab and further testing was ordered and a “not consistent
with human urine” result returned.
Mental Health Sam
No Report
Youth Report Coleman
Coleman informed the group that due to circumstances beyond his control he will not be
doing the Eagle Scout project he had announced last month. He will seek other
opportunities to pursue a different project.
VI. Old Business
1. Jail Relapse Prevention program Fran
Fran reported the Jail Relapse Prevention is back up and running with 8 – 12
participants.
2. Communities That Care Project Workshop Report Anne
See Kelly’s report
3. Drug Take Back Outreach Project Kay/Fran
Kay reported that 16 lbs, 3 oz of prescription medication was turned into the
Police Station drop box in August.
Fran reported the Sheriff’s Department took in 34 pounds in August.
Catharine reported the drug take back inserts are slated to be included with
the October water bills.
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Handouts were provided for distribution at Don’s Pharmacy, QFC Pharmacy
and Safeway Pharmacy.
John will check into the possibility of PUD as a candidate for the drug take
back hand outs.
4. Follow-up Press Release distribution ideas Fran
No Report.
5. Exemplary Substance Abuse Award application John
John reported the application had been submitted. Winners should be announced on
or around October 15, 2012.
VII. New Business
Anne provided handouts of the “Should Washington Legalize Marijuana pamphlet draft.
Anne requested the SAAB endorse the pamphlet and support putting out educational
information on I-502. M/S/A Conner/John/All. Pamphlet approved as written and
approved for distribution. Anne was commended for an “exceptional” document.
How to use document:
Anne’s distribution list will be made available on the Public Health web site.
Copies of the final form will be made.
Anne and John will talk to Allison Arthur at the Leader to bring the Leader on board.
Kay reminded members the next Drug Take Back day will be September 29, 2012 at
Safeway.
Adjourn: M/S/A John/Arnie/All
Next Meeting: October 9, 2012
Respectfully Submitted By: Kay Pownall