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DATE: March 10, 2009
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Jefferson Mental Health Conference Room
Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Fran Joswick, Anne Winegar, Catharine Robinson,
John Austin, Bob Archibald, Betty Harmon, Doug Daniels, Molly Force
Board Members Absent: Mike Blair, Conner Daily, Nicole Black
Staff Present: Ford Kessler, Julia Danskin, Teresa Wirth
Staff Absent: Kelly Matlock
Guests: George Logg
I. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH AGENDA
The March 10, 2009 Substance Abuse Advisory Board meeting was
called to order at 3:34 pm by Fran Joswick, Chair. Fran requested the
addition of an announcement from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program. As there were no further additions to the
agenda, Fran requested a motion to approve the agenda as amended.
M-S-A Betty Harmon and Catharine Robinson. The March 10, 2009
agenda was approved.
II. INTRODUCTIONS
George Logg was introduced to the SAAB members and provided
some background information about himself as well as his interest in
becoming a SAAB member. The procedure to apply to become a
member was then explained to him.
III. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY, 2009 SAAB MINUTES
A grammatical error was noted in the February minutes by John
Austin. M-S-A John Austin and Molly Force. The February 10, 2009
minutes were approved as amended.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS/FROM THE FLOOR/ANNOUNCEMENTS
John Austin noted the recent death of a model that was known for his
role in Winston cigarette commercials. He felt it was ironic as he died
of cancer.
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Ford Kessler announced the death of The Rev. Joseph C. Martin, an
expert on alcoholism and drug addiction whose lectures and films have
been leading tools in recovery programs for more than 40 years.
Ford informed the group that he had received a grant announcement
today that has funds available for substance abuse and homeless
programs. He did not have the specific’s of the grant announcement
because he had just received it before the meeting. Ford will review
the announcement and report back to the SAAB members.
Anne Winegar handed out flyers about an upcoming training called
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Opening the Conversation training,
luncheon and discussion. There are 2 dates available to attend this
training but space is limited. The flyer provides sign up information.
Julia Danskin informed the group that the Board of Health had received
an application for the available position on the SAAB. An interview is
scheduled for March 19, 2009.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Board Member Status/Recruitment
Fran informed the group she had reviewed the bylaws and found that a
member must have 3 unexcused absences before there would be a
request of resignation. Therefore, Fran did not send out a request for
resignation as agreed at the last meeting. Catharine Robinson asked if
the letter should be generated by the County Commissioners as they
select members for the SAAB. M-S-A Catharine Robinson and Betty
Harmon. Fran will write a letter to the County Commissioners
requesting a letter of resignation from Nicole Bla
Law and Justice: No report.
SAAB Bylaw Updates:
The SAAB Bylaws have been approved for submittal by the County
Attorney. M-S-A John Austin and Betty Harmon. The Bylaws will be
dated March 10, 2009 and forwarded to the Department of Public
Health for final approval. Julia Danskin will try to have the Bylaws
added to the agenda of the upcoming Board of Health meeting.
Relapse Prevention Update:
Fran did not have an update from Pat Wiggins but Ford reported that
the women’s group was going well and growing. The men’s group is
re-assembling. The Tuesday AA meeting at the jail is going well and
attendance continues to grow.
Brief Committee Progress Reports:
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Fran requested a brief update from each committee and recommended
quarterly reports from each committee in the future. It was decided
June, 2009 meeting will be dedicated to committee reports.
Community Resource Committee:
The Committee Resource committee is collecting and reviewing
available resource materials for use in developing a resource
document. 211 and Olycap were identified as good existing resources
in Jefferson County. Julia Danskin reported she can provide 211 data
to the committee for review.
Community Education and PR Outreach Committee:
This committee has reviewed the current PowerPoint presentation and
feels it needs to be re-evaluated and perhaps completely done again to
make it more dynamic.
Community Issues Committee:
Bob Archibald outlined the goals and objectives that have been
developed thus far and will be formally presented to the SAAB when
they are complete.
VI. PROVIDER REPORTS
Prevention: No revisions/no corrections
Project Alert
Karen Obermeyer is mid-way through the 11 core lessons of Project
Alert for 6th graders at Chimacum and Quilcene Middle Schools and
has completed the 3 booster classes for the 7th graders at Blue Heron
and Chimacum Middle Schools. Attempts have been made to connect
with Brinnon School District to see about presenting both core and
booster lessons there.
Protecting You / Protecting Me
Deputy Kelli Greenspane (formerly King) has completed 6 of the 8 core
classes for the 5th grade at Chimacum Elementary. Due to funding
issues the Sheriff’s Dept. will not be able to do these classes this year
at Quilcene Elementary. That is a possible goal for next year. Dan
Huynh with the PT Police has been trained in the curriculum, but due
to funding issues will not be able to facilitate these classes this year. I
approached Frank Brou, the principal of Mountain View to see if this
class could be facilitated by another community member this year.
Last month I reported that Frank told me that Mountain View would not
be able to accommodate the Protecting You / Protecting Me classes
for the 5th grade. Three weeks ago he contacted me and we are now
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talking again about another community member facilitating these
classes for the 5th graders only for this school year.
Our Kids: Our Business
The second annual “Our Kids: Our Business” social awareness
campaign will have its kick-off event on 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 $20.00 (tax and tip included). 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. Seating will be limited to 100. You
can register for this luncheon online at:
www.jeffcocommunitynetwork.org.
Receipt of your check at JCPH for the luncheon will be the final
confirmation of your reservation.
The primary events and activities for OKOB will be in the month of
April. For more details go to:
www.jeffcocommunitynetwork.org
www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org
www.ptleader.com
Or read the Leader.
Six Year Strategic Plan
DASA has recently extended the 2 Year Revision for the 6 Year
Strategic Plan till this fall.
Power Point “Train the Trainer” (same as last month)
Because the Power Point is being revised the Six Year Strategic Plan
Sub-Committee is recommending that the “Train the Trainer” be
postponed.
Public Health: No report.
County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coordinator’s Report: No
revisions/no corrections
Safe Harbor Recovery Center – The Division of Alcohol and Substance
Abuse (DASA) conducted a biennium audit in February. The audit was
conducted over a two day period in which personnel, client treatment
and policy records were reviewed. Minor areas of need were
discovered and many were corrected during the audit process. On a
scale of 1 to 10 Safe Harbor was found to be at an 8.5 in compliance
with DASA requirements.
Safe Harbor, working in conjunction with Jefferson Mental Health, has
started a second series of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups.
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These groups are aimed at individuals with methamphetamine as their
primary or secondary drug of choice and are members of the meth
group.
Association of County Human Services - Ford attended an Association
of County Human Services (ACHS) work group with DASA in Olympia
on March 6. 2009. Agenda items for the work group included a
legislative update and Criminal Justice Treatment Act (CJTA) funding.
Drug Court – Drug Court has accepted 4 new clients in the past month
with one more pending.
There has been an announcement of grant funds available for Drug
Courts which will be explored by Safe Harbor, the Prosecutor’s office
ant Drug Court.
Family Therapeutic Court - Ford attended a meeting of the Family
Therapeutic Court which is basically non existent because the only
family involved terminated. There is a plan to revitalize the program
with the assistance of Superior Court.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
Fran announced the board should have had elections in January and
requested elections take place at today’s meeting.
Chair nomination: Fran Joswick. M-S-A John Austin and Anne
Winegar. M-S-A to close nominations Catharine Robinson and John
Austin. Closure and Nomination approved. Fran Joswick accepted the
position.
Vice Chair nomination: Conner Daley. M-S-A Catharine Robinson and
Anne Winegar. M-S-A to close nominations Betty Harmon and Anne
Winegar. Closure and nomination approved. Fran Joswick accepted
the position on Conner’s behalf.
Secretary nomination. Betty Harmon. Betty respectfully declined the
nomination. Anne Winegar. M-S-A John Austin and Catharine
Robinson. M-S-A- to close nominations Betty Harmon and Molly Force.
Anne Winegar accepted the position.
Fran Joswick announced information on some grant funds available
through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program. John Austin will pursue the option of the city and/or county
submitting a proposal for some of these funds.
ADJOURN:
M-S-A Betty Harmon and Catharine Robinson. Meeting adjourned at
4:40 pm. Break in to committees to plan work sessions.
NEXT MEETING:
April 14, 2009
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Respectfully submitted by: Anne Winegar