MINUTES

Kanawha Communities That Care Partnership

October 26, 2011, 12 – 2 p.m.

South Charleston Library, South Charleston, WV

In attendance: 

1.      Debbie Hon -

2.      Michele Baranaskas – Regional Family Resource Network

3.      Michele Bowles – Kanawha Communities That Care

4.      Valerie Taylor – Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office

5.      Dennie Large – Tri State CW

6.      Loren Friend - Charleston Community & Family Development Corp.

7.      Judy Crabtree – Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement

8.      Margo Friend – AHI UWCWV

9.      Jane Shuman – Willy Foundation

10.  Michael O’Nieil – UC School of Pharmacy

11.  Michelle Easton – UC School of Pharmacy

12.  Kevin Swann – Institute for Courageous Destinies

13.  Lori Hilger – UC School of Pharmacy

14.  Luke Kubacki – UC School of Pharmacy

15.  Connie Fitzgerald – Highland Hospital

16.  Tim White – Prestera Center

17.  Sandi Greenhowe – BD Girl Scouts

Welcome/Introductions – Michele Bowles opened the meeting, welcomed everyone and began self introductions. 

Review of last meeting minutes – Everyone reviewed the minutes and made note of all.  The minutes were approved by group consensus.

Board Meeting/Financial Report – Michele Baranaskas updated the group on the Board meeting discussion and financial report.

Financial Report

Since not enough Board members were present to approve the financial reports, they were sent out via email and approved. 

The only changes to TGKVF grant funds were the purchase of a couple of office supplies expenses.

There was little change from last month’s Region 2 Prevention grant report.  Because the exact fringe amount has not yet been determined or allotted for, Michele has a meeting set up with Shawn Williams to see if funding he receives through the Governor’s Highway Safety Program could support CTC’s evidence based programs and costs that are associated with them, as well as money for food for the town hall meeting and the purchase of lock boxes to give out during our Prescription Drug Trainings.  This funding could decrease CTC’s outgoing expenses and thus make up for the difference caused by Michele’s salary fringe.

CTC Updates –

·         Online banking – CTC is now able to do banking through United’s online services. 

·         CMCA – approximately 15 interviews have been completed. 

·         PSA - Denny Large is working with Shawn Williams on CTC’s behalf to purchase a PSA.  Once Denny has more information, he will contact Michele to possibly set up a meeting.

·         Good Beginnings & Civic Affairs – Both of these grants have been applied for.  The Good Beginnings grant was reviewed on October 19 and the Civic Affairs grant will be reviewed on November 15.  Michele Bowles received confirmation that the Good Beginnings Grant was approved.

·         The following are events Michele has attended this past month:

o   Strengthening Families Conference

o   Sustainability Fair

o   First Choice Data Entry Training

o   Health Issues Forum

o   ARC Workshop

o   Hansford Community Fair

Kroger Card Contest Update -

Approximately 20 cards have been sold.  Michele has marketed the contest at other events she has attended.

Website –

The Board and Michele are working on having the domain transferred to CTC so that we can maintain the website on our own.

Guest Speaker – Michelle Easton & Mike O’Neil (US School of Pharmacy) –

Michelle shared with the group the background of the UC School of Pharmacy as well as some of the activities they have been doing.  She focused primarily on the Prescription Drug Take Back days that they have been holding.  This is a non-narcotic take back and has shown much success to date.  She also talked about the possibility of CTC collaborating in the future on efforts to purchase a mobile drug incinerator.

Dr. O’Neil talked to the group about the efforts the School of Pharmacy has made towards making changes to how prescription drugs are treated, monitored, and dispensed.  Dr. O’Neil also shared a handout which outlines the importance and process needed to initiate a drug take back program.

Health Issues Forum – Judy Crabtree

Judy talked about the outcomes of the Health Issues Forum and the process (Community Needs Assessment) which led to it.  She shared how the Community Needs Assessment was broke down into 3 different categories of surveys:

·         There were 259 total people who participated in the household sample surveys

·         95 key informant (from community leaders) were surveyed

·         Focus groups were held in order to reach minorities and low income populations

Questions asked of participants addressed a wide array of health issues.  The results of the surveys, compiled with relevant data, are located on the website of the Kanawha Coalition for Community Health Improvement (HealthyKanawha.org).  A forum was held earlier this month to share the results of the surveys and to also determine the 3 key areas that will need to be addressed over the next 3 years.  One of the issues determine at the forum will be substance abuse (including prescription drug abuse).  This is an excellent opportunity for CTC to collaborate efforts the KCCHI.

Update from the last break-out session -

Ø  Resource and Development – Judy Crabtree

The Kroger card contest is still in progress.  The end date for the first portion (most amount of loads) will be November 25.  The end date for the second portion of the contest (most amount of money spent) will be December 30.  There are still many cards available for purchase.

Ø  Wellness Council – Patty Deutsch

Patty was not present so the team will meet during the next meeting.  Michele updated the partnership on Patty’s progress.  Patty has completed the development of the training/presentation and currently has 2 locations/organizations who have committed to the training.

·         November 14 – Rand Community Center

·         November 15 – Aldergate Church in Sissonville

The SOW for this grant requires us to provide at least 3 community based trainings as well as a physician based training. 

Ø  Youth Involvement – Margo Friend (Michele Bowles)

Michele shared with the partnership the team’s idea to expand some of the activities planned within TGKVF grant to include other youth groups rather than just through Elkview Middle School’s 24/7 Drug Free Club.  They are currently working on delegating these activities and finding interested youth.

Ø  Underage Drinking – Valerie Taylor

Valerie announced that 3 out of the 4 compliance checks have been completed and neither of the 2 Cops in Shops have been completed.  She has also conducted 2 TIPS trainings. 

Compliance Check Attempts/Buys

·         45 attempts

·         4 buys

·         4 citations

·         0 arrests

·         0 warnings

Should Taps

·         15 attempts

·         14 no’s

·         1 yes

Other Discussion –

CTC was recently awarded a $1,000 mini grant through Prevent Child Abuse WV.  This grant will pay for evidence based education (TGFD&V) at the Salvation Boys and Girls Club in Charleston to be followed by a resource based workshop for families.

Announcements –

Tim White talked about the establishment of six Regional Substance Abuse Task Forces and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Substance Abuse.   The Region 5 meeting (which includes Kanawha County) will take place on November 1 at 5 p.m. at Prestera Pinecrest (Huntington, WV).  This meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

National Take Back Initiative – scheduled on October 29 from 10am – 2pm.  Please see the DEA’s website for drop off locations near you (http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/).

The Kanawha County FRN meets on the second Thursday of each month at 12 Noon at the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center in Charleston (brown bag lunch).

Prescription Drug Trainings - November 14 – Rand Community Center & November 15 – Aldergate Church in Sissonville

Next meeting is December 7, 2011 @ 12 Noon at the Elkview Library.  Brown bag lunch.  Please note – November and December meetings will be cancelled and combined into the December 7 meeting.  More information will be made available prior to the meeting.