May 13, 2008

Members Present:
Susan Dewees
Steve Garcia
Jolene
Joyce Figurora
Barbara Chandler-Young
Crystal Gray
Kevin Cure
Jody Stewart

The meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm.

The minutes for April meeting were approved.

The Order of Business was discussed as follows:

Financial Report

Joan presented Profit & Loss Report; it was approved with no changes

Community Outreach--KCDVTF advertising in the community:

At last meeting in April, it was pointed out by funding services that KCDVTF needs to advertise more about who we are and about our work in the community.

KCDVTF had a table advertising who we were at the Community Fun Night, and the table look very sad**

Steve did some research regarding the purchase of the following items so we can have a professional appearance when we advertise in the community: folding table ($40), 6' banner ($289), board display ($400), coverings for the folding table ($224), to put KCDVTF design on the covering ($90), a roll-up banner that would list subcommittees of the task force that sits on the floor, 79in x 31in (price to be determined)

It was also agreed the task force should have T-Shirts with logo (to be worn at events), Bumper stickers, window clings (for businesses to put in their windows when they contribute to the task force), pencils, pens, key chains or other such to be distributed in the community at events

It was motioned and seconded for each board member to purchase name tags (approx cost $11) to be worn at events; Steve Garcia will purchase and be reimbursed by each board member; tags will say: Board Member KCDVTF; in black and gold

It was motioned (by Kevin Cure) and seconded (by Steve Garcia) and voted to allot $1,500 to be used for advertising materials; the task force will prioritize and purchase the following items to have before the picnic on July 17:

2 plastic banners (Steve Garcia will purchase)
2 Folding table (Jody Stewart will purchase for task force)
Covers for the table with KCDVTF logo
Display board
Sandwich boards for advertising

Joyce will seek out and locate the tri-fold advertising board which has been used in the past; her husband does silk-printing and his talents can be used to print information for sandwich boards and/or table covers; she will report at next board meeting

There is a need for cooperation from all board members to contact community names on our task force DV Brochure to update all telephone numbers; add new ones when appropriate

Joyce will check telephone numbers regarding court system

Crystal will check law enforcement numbers

They will report at June meeting with the changes

DV Summit-October 17, from 8:00 to 4:00

Susan Dewees, Kevin Cure, Jolene Culbertson and Debbie Brockman met with Earl Smith, KCSO. He is able to donate $10,000 from grant funds the Sheriff's Office has received regarding DV and Sexual Abuse among Intimate Partners. Funds can be used for speakers (including travel and fees), rental of the facility, and for promotions & advertising

Jolene is the Chair for the event; each board member will be actively involved and assisting

Suggested title for event-"Interpersonal Violence-Here, There, and everywhere" which was approved by board members

She currently has 2 speakers reserved as key note/break-out subjects

The auditorium can seat 550 attendees; we will not be able to seat that many for lunch, but we might be able to arrange seating outside

It was suggested a brochure be printed to identify the topics to be presented, with a registration form, and agenda

Clair Bradley and Kevin Cure will speak on County Protocol

Steve Garcia is working on giving CEU's for attendees

The subject of "Civil Liability regarding DV" will be presented by Kevin Cure

"DV and Chemical Dependency" is a suggested topic to be presented Patty Bland

The DV Coalition has a number of speakers available

Ann Margaret Hobart could speak on DV Resiliency

The Silent Witnesses will be displayed

We need another TV for attendees to view on-going VHS

Honey Baked Ham will provide box lunches; Joan will take care of orders

It was suggested to use mail postcards announcing the event and date; it was agreed we can afford to do this due to grant money from KCSO; Barbara Sauer will explore the idea further via Barbara Chandler-Young

Joyce says her husband can make copies

DV Community Picnic

To be held July 22 at Evergreen Park, Bremerton

Joan will email copies of generic letters requesting donations and thank yous; requests for donations need to be put in writing

Joan will see that the picnic is advertised on the web site

Delegated tasks are as follows:

Jolene-condiments

Jackie-Gai's bakery

Jody-Minder's Meats

Joyce-Tim's Cascade Chips

Diane & Leslie-beverages

Susan-BBQ briquettes, lighter fluid, matches

Benny & Oudy-cookies

Barbara-Health Department Permit

Kevin-clowns and ice cream; no bounce house

Joan-notifying law enforcement and fire fighters to participate

Crystal-THE SUN and other advertising

Joan reported that the space has been reserved and paid for at Evergreen Park

Joyce will check into advertising on the Mentor Reader Board

Community Fun Night

Steve Garcia shared a table with Pam O'Neal from the Navy at the event advertising KCDVTF

Approximately 300 people attended the event

Quarterly Newsletter

Jolene will proof read the newsletter for Joan

Joan requests all names on newsletter list be updated and given to her so she can do the mailing

Joyce volunteered to proof the list and give to Joan

Sub Committee Reports

TRIPLE PLAY-Barbara Chandler-Young, Chair, reported

Monthly meeting was held in April; attendees exhibited much interest in upcoming Summit

It was suggested, Mental Health Professional, Patty Bland, be contacted to present at the Summit

Meetings will be held 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am

Info regarding this committee will be added to website; Barbara will be the point of contact for such info

FAITH COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP-Debbie Brockman, Chair, no report

No action to report

5 boxes of brochures re this committee are in the task force storage unit

Debbie Brockman is the Chair

RESPECT-Crystal Gray, Chair reported

Committee will make presentation to Juvenile Detention May 30, 1:30-3:00

There will be a video context on dating violence among Central Kitsap High School

15 - 20 minutes long

Cost approximately $300, seeking funding

Video will be shown at Summit

Joyce suggested they seek "discretionary" funding from Commissioners

A copy of the DV will be given to the Task Force for future use

PERPETRATOR TREATMENT/VICTIM'S SERVICES-Steve Garcia, Chair, reported

No subject is planned for next meeting; will discuss what members would like to have covered in the future

Info for this committee will be put on website; will also include list of DV Treatment providers; info will be placed in Newsletter

Steve will provide an article to be printed in next Newsletter

MEDICAL COMMITTEE-Jolene, Chair, reported

She recently finished DV/SA training for Emergency Department at Harrison Medical Center

ALUMNI-Ramalina Steiner, Chair, no report

MEMBERSHIP-Susan Dewees reported

There are currently 2 positions for board members

Susan reported Don Rogers presented a bid of $482 to make 15 canvas bags to cover Silent Witness Silhouettes; labor will be free

It was motioned (by Jody) and seconded (by Kevin) to approved this cost; all approved

NEW BUSINESS

El Centro/La Mesa Redondo request for funds

April Bourbon requests $800 to transport 80 Latinos on a bus to attend a Latin Health Fair

Last year they received a Grant; not available this year

There will be testing for cholesterol, pap tests, etc. offered at the Fair

Parenting classes will cover the subject of DV

In discussion, board members felt it would not be appropriate to spend funds for this if audited based on info presented

The request was tabled until receiving more info from Oudy

Suquamish Tribe DV conference

Will be held in September

Location-the Casino Resort

Task Force will have a booth at the event 3-day Cancer Walk

In memory of Marcie, it was approved to present a plaque of appreciation to her husband for her service to Task Force and founding of the Faith Community Action Group during the Summit

Steve Garcia will investigate cost

Check signers

Joyce, Steve, Susan and Jody

Each will go to the bank and give signature

Storage Unit-the following items are in storage; inventoried by Steve Garcia

2 cases of water

1 case soda

5 boxes of packet folders

2 boxes of plastic pamphlet holders (4x2x6)

5 boxes of purple binders

4 DV advertising frames

5 boxes of What Every Congregation Needs to Know About DV

BBQ stuff-plates, cups, play balls, 2 ice chests

Tabled until next meeting

Oudy's contract

Board members turned in volunteer timesheets

Next monthly meeting-June 3, at YWCA

Minutes respectfully submitted by

Jody Stewart, Secretary