Interagency Meeting Minutes

Minutes 9/8/11

Next Meeting-October 13,2011

Chairwomen: Debra Obenhoff and Judith McKinnon

Treasurer: Fred Ratto

Secretary: Allison Reynolds

Welcome Back Everyone!

Update: We will be having a new format for our meetings. Where individuals can discuss any job openings in their agency. We also have name tags for people to wear for those who are not supplied one by their agency. So that everyone can get to know each other better.
We will be discussing the Commuinity Connections Day next meeting. Please keep in mind we will be forming a committe to work on the preparations for that day if you are interested we will be meeting after the regular meetings.

New Hire: Homehelpers and Direct Link is  now a Licensed Home Health Care provider who covers Saratoga, Warren, Washington, and Schnectady counties. They are hiring PCA's and will provide trainings. Contact Debra Obenhoff at 584-5885.

Round Table:

• American Cancer Society is having a Breast Cancer Walk on October 23, 2011. Contact info: 798-1373 or 744-7897.
• Amanda's House on 22 Henry Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 provides people with care in a comfortable setting while receiving cancer treatments. For more info http://www.amandashouse.org/.
• Asscociation for the Hearing Impaired Inc. has American Sign Language Classes for adults. They also have the Fabulous Flying Fingers for children if interested contact Ben Driscoll or Kassy Granger at 761-0554.
•  The Senior Center in Kingsbury is having a Par 3 Golf Tournament and Harvest Dance on October 16, 2011 at the Fort Edward Fire House food, music and fun for all ages. Call 747-9352 for more info. 
• The AIDS Council of NENY is having free AIDS testing for anyone who wants it. For more info contact Laurie Lanphear 222-4344.  

Agency Spotlight: I am I can
Speaker: Avon Sherff

I am I can's mission  "Encourage young women to discover their dreams, to believe their future hold endless possibilities and empower them to make it happen."
They typically serve girls ages 9-12 but will take older girls if they have a need.
They usually get referrals from school guidance counselors for the girls that just seem to be slipping through the cracks. They usually have poor self esteem. Lack of supports. They usually are not doing well in school but have the potential to do well.
I am I can has women volunteers who work with the girls to help them come up with a plan for getting through highschool and what they are going to do after school. The volunteer may get them hooked up with a job shadowing opportunity to see if that career is something she would like to go to school for or any other public services.  If you would like more information call 688-3010 or iamicanachieve.org.

Next Meeting is October 13, 2011 at 8:30-10:30
Speaker: Donna Nichols form the Moreau Commuinty Center
Educational Speaker: Ann Disarro from Funding Resources.