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Port Townsend Empowered Teens Coalition
Meeting Minutes
May 25 3:30-4:30pm
Zoom Meeting
Purpose of meeting: Program updates, review of community survey ‘zingers’
Facilitator for this meeting: Lindsay Scalf
In attendance:
Sector Representative
1 Organizations serving youth Tanya Barnett
2 Other organizations involved in reducing substance use Denise Banker
Alexis Schmierer
Madeline Kramer
3 Religious organizations Al Scalf
4 Local government Greg Brotherton
5 Civic/volunteer groups
6 Schools Holly McIlvane
7 Parents
8 Youth
9 Businesses
10 Media
11 Law enforcement
12 Healthcare professionals Susan O’Brien
Time Activity
3:35 Al moved to accept minutes, Denise seconded all in favor
Denise moved to accept minutes, Al seconded, all in favor
3:40 Coordinator Updates:
Quilcene CPWI Expansion application was submitted Friday, May 21 with Jefferson County
Health as the fiscal agent. We should hear by June 10th if we are moving forward in the
process. This would create a coalition like the PT ETC in the Quilcene school district,
including 1 FTE Coalition Coordinator and 1 FTE Student Assistance Professional (drug
prevention counseling).
Vaping Prevention Education in Quilcene, Grades 8,9,10,11 happened today May 25. Alexis,
Denise and Lindsay presented about media literacy, the science of addiction, and vape
products/lung health, with lots of engagement and positive small discussion. Will present
again on 5/27 in Quilcene and on 5/28 in Brinnon.
This past weekend PT Schools had prom and outdoor activities for students, this was a great
pro-social activity and increased positive social norms for young people.
Lindsay drafted a flyer for safe drug disposal in Jefferson County and will add the PTPD drop-
off box and then send out the flyer for distribution.
Other updates
Hidden in Plain Sight in the PT School District: 20 parents attended (out of 60 slots) this
training educates parents about how to identify signs of youth drug use, trafficking, and
mental health issues. A High in Plain sight training may be happening soon.
Tanya shared that there are lots of summer jobs at the YMCA in Jefferson County!
4:00 Action plan
What were people’s takeaways or ’zingers’ from the data?
Key takeaways:
1. Discussed how racial equity/justice and inclusion is happening at the county level, and how
some of the responses indicate there may be a disconnect between the way the sheriff’s
department is perceived and the way it perceives its steps towards racial justice reform.
Discussed how to participate with Sheriff Nole and maybe get more diversity on the Sheriff’s
advisory committee or introduce a DEI training. Will look into adding a cultural competency
training into the budget.
2. High concern about suicidality in PT School district as compared to the state. Discussed how
to do the evidence based Positive Action program and Youth Mental Health First Aid
trainings in PT schools through MCS counseling. Lindsay will consult with Denise to extend
the plan for Chimacum into PT.
3. Discussed how to add SAP funding for PTHS through Mental Health promotion grants.
Lindsay will keep an eye out for these type of RFAs.
Discussed how to hold meetings through the summer, decided to host one last meeting on June 22
where Lindsay will present a draft action plan, and then take July and August off and reconvene in
September.
4:35 Closed meeting
Next meeting: Tuesday June 22nd 3:30-4:30pm- Action planning for 2021-2022
Lindsay Scalf
Pronouns: she/her
Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Coordinator
Jefferson County Public Health