HomeMy WebLinkAbout200902_SAAB_Min_FebJefferson County Substance Abuse Advisory Board
DATE: February 10, 2009
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Jefferson Mental Health Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Anne Winegar, Mike Blair, Catharine
Robinson, John Austin, Bob Archibald, Betty Harmon, Doug Daniels, Molly Force, and
Conner Daily
Board Members Absent: Nicole Black
Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Julia Danskin, Teresa Wirth, Kelly Matlock
Staff Absent:
Guests: None
I. CALL TO ORDER/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The February 10, 2009 Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting was
called to order at 3:30pm by Fran Joswick, Chair. Fran then asked if there
were any additions to the agenda. The monthly Prevention Report was
added to the agenda and Fran requested a motion to approve the agenda
as presented. A motion was made to approve the February 10, 2009
SAAB meeting Agenda; M-S-A Betty Harmon and Bob Archibald. The
February 10, 2009 agenda was approved.
II. INTRODUCTIONS
None
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE LAST MEETING
A motion was made to approve the SAAB meeting minutes for January 13,
2009; M-S-A Betty Harmon and Bob Archibald. The January, 2009 minutes
were approved.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Betty Harmon announce she had received a news letter from Cancer.org
that stated President Obama had signed the largest amount ever, federal
cigarette tax increase.
Betty also provided information from a report on the economic cost of
Methamphetamine use in the United States.
Fran Joswick provided information on the corollary cost to Child Protective
Services (CPS) and Foster Care due to parental drug use.
Fran has requested that all provider reports be submitted to Teresa two
weeks before the next scheduled meeting so she can send them out to
members with the minutes and the agenda. Fran has requested this in
order to manage the time of the meetings to allow members to break into
committee groups to work on board goals. Members were asked to read
the reports prior to attending the meeting rather than review the reports
during the meeting. Any comments on provider reports will be noted in
the minutes.
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John Austin announced the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse has
been cut from the budget. Julia Danskin will email members a web site
that lists all budget cuts that have been approved and proposed.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Board Member Status/Recruitment
Fran asked members for input on her concerns over board member
absences. It was recommended Fran write a letter and explain the need
for a commitment as this is a working board and the importance of
attending all meetings. If the member Fran has concerns is unable to
make the commitment requested she will be asked to resign.
Law and Justice:
The big issue - a general discussion on funding issues. New revenue
report is due in March with new funding cuts included. There was also
discussion on the issue of no network providers for some insurance
companies in this area. There was further discussion on the type of data
that needs to be collected now.
SAAB Bylaw Updates:
The SAAB Bylaws are now ready to be submitted to the County Attorney
for final approval.
Expansion of the role of the Community Education and PR
committee:
Fran Joswick proposed changes to the committees. The changes are:
Community Resource Committee
Develop and prepare for printing a resource document that includes but is
not limited to:
◊ substance abuse treatment
◊ housing
◊ medical needs for children and adults
◊ food
◊ job placement
◊ transportation
◊ legal services
Anne W., John A., Catharine R, Kelly M., Mike B.
Community Education and PR Outreach Committee
◊ Develop a comprehensive list of appropriate groups to show the
PowerPoint presentation
◊ Assign committee and board members to do presentations
◊ Write brief critique of presentation after each presentation to be
shared at committee meetings
Nicole B., Anne W., Conner D., Betty H., Kelly M., Doug D.
Community Issues Committee
◊ Research community issues that impact prevention, intervention,
treatment, and aftercare in Jefferson County, such as availability of
clean and sober housing, transportation, etc.
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Bob A., Molly F., Nicole B., Fran J., Ford K., and Julia D.
Relapse Prevention Update:
Fran handed out a written update on the jail Relapse Prevention program
that was provided by Pat Wiggins.
VI. PROVIDER REPORTS
Prevention:
Project Alert
Karen Obermeyer has completed the 11 core lessons of Project Alert at
Blue Heron Middle School. The core lessons for 6th graders and the
booster lessons for the 7th grades in Chimacum and Quilcene have started.
Attempts have been made to connect with Brinnon School District to see
about presenting both core and booster lessons there.
Protecting You / Protecting Me (same as last month)
Our Kids: Our Business
The first community organization meeting for “Our Kids: Our Business” is
tomorrow at the Health Department from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. BE THERE OR
BE SQUARE. Many of the events and activities that have been planned
will be discussed. The Kiwanis has graciously taken over organizing the
kick-off luncheon. It will be Friday, March 27th, at the Elks from 12:00 to
1:30 pm. The program will be from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. The cost for the
luncheon will be approximately $15 to $16. The keynote speakers will be
Chief Gil Kerlikowske, the Chief of Police for Seattle, and Dr. Claudia
Black, nationally recognized for her work and writings in the field of co-
dependency. Our own Chief Conner Daily will be introducing Chief
Kerlikowske. (Please see attached articles about Chief Kerlikowske and
Dr. Black).
Six Year Strategic Plan
DASA has recently extended the 2 Year Revision for the 6 Year Strategic
Plan till this fall.
Coordinated Transportation Meeting
Jefferson County Public Health, the Developmental Disabilities Program
and the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board are sponsoring a
discussion on “Coordinated Transportation” on Tuesday, February 24th
2009 from 3:15pm to 5pm at the Jefferson County Courthouse, n the
Commissioner Chambers (Basement Meeting Room of the Courthouse).
Transportation is an issue that impacts many of the clients we serve. It is
also an issue that needs to be addressed in the 6 Year Strategic Plan.
Please see flyer for more information.
Power Point “Train the Trainer” (same as last month)
Public Health:
No report.
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinator’s Report:
No Report.
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PowerPoint Update:
Anne Winegar reported the PowerPoint presentation will be ready for the
next meeting.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Fran reported on the recent Drug Court Graduation that she attended. She
was impressed on how full the court room was and provided details on the
process of the graduation. Fran related the impact of the family members
of the graduates as they spoke to the court. Fran went on to tell board
members it was well worth going to a graduation to see the process. John
Austin suggested video taping a Drug Court graduation and to show to
legislators.
ADJOURN:
M-S-A Betty Harmon and Catharine Robinson. Meeting adjourned at 4:15
pm Break in to committees to work on goals.
NEXT MEETING:
March 10th, 2009
Respectfully submitted by: Teresa Wirth