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APPROVED September 14, 2010
JEFFERSON COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY BOARD
Tuesday August 10, 2010
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Mt. View Facility Room 6
Meeting Minutes:
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Tony Hernandez, John Austin, Anne Dean, Ray Hunter,
Sam Markow, Conner Daily
Board Members Absent: Betty Harmon, Catharine Robinson
Staff Present: Julia Danskin, Karen Obermeyer, Kelly Matlock, Ford Kessler
Staff Absent: Teresa Wirth
Guests: HarGopal Singh Boyd, Coleman Riddle, Barbara Hansen
I. Approval of Agenda – M/S/A John Austin / Ray Hunter/ All
II. Introductions –
HarGopal Singh Boyd: Potential board member, community volunteer
Coleman Riddle: Port Townsend High School student, potential board member,
community volunteer
Barbara Hansen: Prevention Intervention Specialist, Port Townsend High
School/Chimacum High School, Student Taskforce Advisor
III. Approval of the July, 2010 SAAB meeting minutes – M/S/A Tony Hernandez/John
Austin / All
IV. Public Comments/From the Floor/Announcements
John Austin shared an article from the Peninsula Daily News regarding Clallam County’s
prescription drug return program
Fran Joswick shared information about the upcoming statewide SAAB meeting, explaining
that they are looking at a possible date change
V. Old Business
Update on Relapse Prevention at the jail – Fran
Fran reported that Pat Wiggins has informed her that the numbers attending the groups at
the jail are the same (12-14 participants).
Update on RX disposal - Conner/Betty
A letter was written by Betty Harmon, signed by Tony Hernandez and Conner Daily and
sent to the Drug Enforcement Agency expressing interest in providing prescription drug
return/disposal program. Tony investigating collection methods/disposal methods. RXs
would be transported to Spokane for disposal. Betty continues work on protocols.
Update on March 4, 2010 Justice Grant application - Fran
Fran reported she had heard from Senator Cantwell’s office that information regarding the
March 4th, 2010 grant applications should be available in September, 2010.
SAAB member recruitment - Fran
Fran spoke on the need to recruit individuals in positions of decision making for the
vacancies on the Board. She then requested suggestions from members. Guest,
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Coleman Riddle, was strongly encouraged to apply to Board of Health for board
membership.
Collateral Cost Campaign/Discussion- Fran
Creating an ad campaign to run in The Leader, titled, “Did You Know?”. Ads
would focus on facts related to substance abuse and the impact it has on our
community. Kelly, Karen, Fran and HarGopal volunteered to be on a workgroup.
Meth Action Team will put $750 towards advertising cost. Will also put
information in the Healthy Youth News, and possibly radio or PTTV. Questions
to address include:
o What messages have worked other places?
o Is this a proven community level strategy?
“Safe Home” Agreements discussed
Resource Officer will be back in Port Townsend High School in mid-October.
Community presentations to service clubs: For the next meeting, please come
prepared with the message you feel SAAB should be telling the community and
the name of one group to present to.
Ray will attend the fair and talk about SAAB at the Sheriff’s Office tent. Should
we have a booth next year?
VI. Provider Reports
Prevention –
Tobacco Report
Karen Obermeyer shared an article from The Leader on smoking and pregnancy
emphasizing “It’s never too late for pregnant women to quit smoking”. She also included
current Jefferson County data and activities in prevention efforts for Summer, 2010.
Prevention Report
Kelly Matlock provided the following information:
Project Alert
School Administrators and teachers will not be in the school buildings till the end of the
month. Planning for PA classes for the 2010 -2011 school year will not begin till then.
Protecting You / Protecting Me
CPTS training money from DBHR has been used to purchase:
A copy of the curriculum for Brinnon School District and one online training for
Gay Corey, a Brinnon teacher;
A copy of the curriculum for Quilcene School District and one online training for the
Wendy Jones, the school nurse with OESD;
One online training for the 5th grade curriculum for Mary Turner with the Jeff. Co. Sheriff’s
Dept.
Three online trainings for 4th grade for the 3 fourth grader teachers at Blue Heron.
For the 2010 – 2011 school year it is planned to have:
2 – 3 grade levels receive PY/PM classes in Quilcene Elementary (5th grade to be
facilitated by the Sheriff’s Dept.) New;
2 – 3 grade levels receive PY/PM classes in Brinnon Elementary (5th grade to be
facilitated by the Sheriff’s Dept.) New;
5th grade class receive PY/PM classes in Chimacum Elementary (facilitated by the
Sheriff’s Dept.); and
1st – 5th grades receive PY/PM classes in Grant Street and Blue Heron (5th grade to be
facilitated by the PT Police Dept.) 4th grade will be new.
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Parent/School/Community Meeting on Student Substance Use and Abuse
There were meetings of concerned parents, PT School District staff, Olympic Educational
Service District staff, and other community member at the PTHS library to discuss issues
around student substance use and abuse on June 3rd, June 22nd and July 13th. the next
meeting will be August 18th at 4:00 pm at the PTHS Library. SAAB will be notified as
more develops with this community group.
DBHR Prevention Redesign
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is initiating the Prevention Redesign.
Jefferson County Public Health, Jefferson County Community Network and OESD
participated in a conference call on August 9, 2010 about the Redesign. JCPH, JCCN
and OESD are discussing whether or not to apply to be a part of the first wave of the
redesign plan. SAAB will be notified as more develops.
Public Health – Julia
No Board of Health meeting in August
A letter was mailed to an inactive board member thanking them for their service
and releasing them from further responsibilities
Provided information about Initiatives 1100 and 1105 which seek to privatize liquor
retail and distribution processes. This could result in a loss of liquor excise tax to
both Port Townsend and Jefferson County. Liquor excise taxes currently fund
prevention efforts for both city and county.
John Austin shared that there is a $900k shortfall projected for the 2011 County
budget. The Commissioners voted to put a ballot measure seeking 3/10ths of 1%
on the November, 2010 General Election ballot. The 3/10ths of 1% tax would
hopefully generate $1 million dollars. Funds would be divided as approximately
60% to County and 40% to City of Port Townsend. Funds for the County would
be distributed towards health, fire and law enforcement efforts.
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinator’s Report– Ford
There was a Drug Court Graduation last week w/two graduates
State tax cuts for treatment are possible
Prosecutor’s Office may not be able to participate in Drug Court if funding is cut
VII. New Business
Adjourn— Meeting adjourned at 4:55 pm. M/S/A Tony Hernandez / John Austin / All
Next Meeting: September 14, 2010
Respectfully submitted by: Anne Dean