Interagency Council Meeting Minutes: 3/12/15

3/12/15 Council meets second Thursday monthly @ Warren County Human Services Building, 1^st floor

Interagency Council 8:30a.m. @ Warren County Human Services Building

Attendees: 18               

Cochair:  Allison Reynolds opened meeting.  We need people to step forward as leaders are needed for our 2015-2016 Interagency Council. Please contact her if interested. Position of Treasurer, Secretary, chair and Co Chair are available.  Contact:  Allison Reynolds allisonreynolds@councilforprevention.org

Rotary Walk @ Haviland Cove Park is Saturday, June 6 from 10am-4pm if you are interested in having a presence there.

Interagency Council Health Fair will be at Queensbury Senior Center 10am-1pm, Saturday, Sept. 19.

Interagency Council will have a 9 x10 foot table at Washington County Fair and agencies/people are signing up to cover time blocks. We may be able to have our information there all week instead of just when our agency is there.

Have a Heart Scholarship of 100$ each was awarded by Interagency Council Scholarship Committee to Queensbury Senior Center, SAIL, and Ryan White Program. Presenters will be photographed at next Interagency meeting for publicity.

Job Spotlight:  Catholic Charities has 2 positions open and Warren County positions are listed on county website.

Trainings/Workshops on topic of Suicide will be presented 3/25 @ SUNY ACC.  Also, on 5/20 & 21 at other location. Contact Allison for details.

Emergency HEAP:  JoAnn Zales reports these benefits are available March 13-27, 2015

This month’s presenter was Amanda Thompson, Glens Falls YMCA.  She presented on current programs available:  Splash week 4/6-10,  Applebee’s pancake breakfast 4/11, Healthy Kids Day 4/25, and annual golf classic 6/1.  They also have scholarship applications for anyone interested in applying.

April 7 is their next Senior Lunch and Learn. These are done in collaboration with GF Senior Center & The Conkling Center.  YMCA offers parenting classes, a home school program, and free teen nights.  If anyone is in need of volunteers, they have a group of members called “Togetherhood” who may be able to assist you.  They also have a bulletin board on their TV that can feature information; contact Amanda if interested.

Christ Church United Methodist will show “A Place at the Table” 3/19 @ 630pm and 3/23 @ 10am in their Chapel Lounge, Corner of Bay & Washington streets, Glens Falls.

April 9 presenter:  Courtney from Council for Prevention

On Youth Mental Health First Aid