Steering Team Meeting Minutes

Tuesday November 7, 2006

5:00-6:30 PM

Valley Media Center

In attendance:   Stephanie Murphy, Sharon Rich, Cathy Molumby, Dave Runyon, 

Linda Watson, Cassie Friederich, Malinda Riley, Michelle Rothlisberger, Alice Schaer

A. Financial Report:      Elgin State Bank, Period Ending 10/13/2006     ~ $10, 436.63

- Liability insurance has increased, but is equaled out by Helping Services covering staff’s Workman’s Comp.

B. Reports from Sub-Groups

            1) Youth

-Red Ribbon Week went great.  SODA kids handed out ribbons and wrist bands.

- Sgt. Steve Parker used magic, ventriloquism and humor to grab student’s attention about the dangers of substance use and abuse.

- A car involved in a drinking-related accident was on display in the Valley parking lot.

- All Stars has started.  The first night had 28 students!

- Wadena Betterment Committee donated $200 to help cover the cost of All Stars supplies/T-shirts.

- VCC Coupon Books – only 10 books have been turned in.

- Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, Nov. 12 from 8am – 1pm at Clermont Opera House.  – Free Will Donation

- Snowball Dance in January. 

*Planning Meeting: Monday, Nov. 20 6:45 PM - Adults needed!

                        - 5^th and 6^th/Jr. High/High School Youth Center still needs volunteers.

                        - Basket Fund-raiser – Silent Auction Wednesday January 31.

- SODA Scholarship –Need to re-write some of the wording.  Arley Ellingson needs to be replaced on the committee.  Sharon will be calling a potential replacement.   

            2) Parent

- Parent/Community Subgroup starting.  We have a total of 3 individuals.  First meeting November 20^th at 4:00 PM at the Youth Center.

            3) Community

            4) Mentoring

- Fayette County Mentoring Partnership.  The different mentoring groups in Fayette County now work together and support each other, coordinated by Kathy Schwartzhoff of Helping Services.

- Valley Mentoring is the Did You Know topic for this month. 

- 5 mentors needing youth to mentor. 

C. Report on Planning Meeting for January

- Meeting scheduled for Wednesday November 29^th at 5:00 PM in the Valley Media Center to prepare for the Planning Retreat January 13^th.

- 12 sectors need to be contacted prior to January Planning Retreat.

D. AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer?

- The VCC may qualify to have an AmeriCorps volunteer come work for us.  What additional costs are there?

E. Next All-VCC Meeting on January 31, 2007, speaker???? 

- Possible theme: Underage Substance Abuse- targeting athletes.  Dave Runyon suggested talking to the Luther Wrestling Coach as a possible speaker.  Other potential speakers Janet Zwick, local coach, Drake Cross Country Coach. 

F. Media Promotion....... is it working???

                        - Malinda has gotten some positive feedback. 

G. VCC Fund Development update/report

                        - They are sending out 10 letters a week.

Other Reports and information………………..

- Fayette County Community Foundation – Alice Schaer contacted Mayors in Elgin, Clermont, and Wadena a second time. 

- Reapplication deadline is January 15^th.

            Needed: The VCC is in need of a digital camera or funds for a digital camera. 

Next meeting:   December 5, 2006