Community Action Coalition
Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2006
4:00-5:30pm

Meeting began at 4:00pm.

Community Profile Update and Plans:

Kira discussed her progress to date and request for feedback regarding the initial draft of the profile.
Action: copy of draft to be emailed to all board members, feedback to be sent to Kira by September 22nd, report to be completed by Sept 30th.

PR/Outreach Report:

Jon reported that the meeting with the school district went very well, with the recommendation that a lunch/planning session be held inviting all of the school principals to attend. Purpose will be to review the community profile, discuss plans for community engagement and repeat of the survey next November (2007). The PR committee will meet next week to plan the release of information to the community.
Action: motion made by Judy and seconded by Regina to budget funds to host a luncheon at Paradisos by mid-October-motion carried. Marilynn to coordinate date and arrangements with Sam Stewart.

Introductions-new staff member Amy Vinson:

Amy was introduced as the new site coordinator for the Strengthening Families program. Terms of her 3 month contract were reviewed and Amy will be joining one of the committees. The second session of SFP starts on Thursday, Sept 21st, meeting at the Church of Nazarene in Soldotna. More families are needed for the program.
Action: SFP brochure to be sent to all CAC members and board members to disseminate to increase family participation. Amy to serve on youth committee.

General Membership Meeting in September:

Discussion and revision of content of general member agenda. Focus will be on the youth activities, introducing our new youth representatives and Family Day.
Action: general meeting to be held September 21, 2006 at 5pm at the Soldotna High School Library.

Family Day:

Regina reviewed the progress made with local supporters for Family Day. Numerous restaurants and some businesses are working in various ways to support the effort. Full page ads begin next week in the Clarion. The mayors will be issuing proclamations and Jon will receive them at the local Chamber meetings this coming week. An article will be featured in the Clarion.

Project Director Replacement Announcement:

The interview committee has selected a candidate for Project Director and is seeking board approval to contract with Dale Gillilan, who will be relocating on the Peninsula in early October.
Action: A motion was made by Judy and seconded by Paul to complete the letter of agreement with Dale Gillilan-motion carried. Marilynn will remain to orient and assist with the transition throughout October.

Board Vacancies:

Michael announced that he has accepted the resignations of Sue Caswell, Finance Chair (family needs) Paul Brenner, Sec/Treasurer (job relocation) and Steve Kiefer, Vice President (job demands).
Action: openings will be posted on the website, and a call for nominations issued at the September meeting per our bylaws. Governance committee will draft recruitment materials.

Youth Committee:

Betty presented plans for the coming year, including a competitive canned food drive to benefit the Food Bank. Youth representatives will present at the general membership meeting next week, and a local Points of Light Leadership conference will be held next spring.

Treasurer Report:

Paul reports that this is the end of the quarter and there will be a complete report from the accountant for the October meeting. The federal grants has been spent in completion and renewed for the coming year, beginning Oct. 1st.

Governance Report:

Patty will email Board evaluation forms to everyone this week. Please complete and return to Marilynn by Sept 22nd.
Action: evaluation comments will be summarized for the October meeting.

November 7th Prescription and Prevention Meeting:

Plans are underway for the Purdue Pharma speakers to present to the law enforcement and physician groups.
Action: Marilynn will work with CPGH marketing staff to finalize plans.

Committee Reports:

No other reports available—there will need to be a review of committees and coalition projects during the transition phase.

Next Meeting: October 12th, 4pm – plan for at least two hours to discuss transition and meet new project director.

Meeting concluded at 5:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Marilynn Jackson, Project Director
September 15, 2006.