Wednesday, March 18, 2009
March Minutes
March 10, 2009
SSDVTF
San Saba, Texas
Those present were Georgia Harris, Jennifer Fleming (CVC Coordinator), Danna Smith, Patricia Trichel, Melissa Pressley, Sabrina Maultsby, Melissa Switzer, Linda Mixon (guest speaker), Brenna Troncoso, and various Survivors.
Linda Mixon, Center Director for Hill Country Community Action Senior Center, spoke about programs and services (such as weatherization services) that could be offered and made available to victims and survivors of family violence, as well as to others who qualify. The motto is "Helping people, Changing Lives". Ms. Mixon said, for example, in addition to weatherization, they are able to assist clients with energy assistance (i.e., utility bills). She also invited the Task Force to have its meetings occasionally at the Senior Center, where lunch is served. Georgia Harris said she would poll members to see if we might want to have our next meeting there.
Jennifer Fleming, CVC Coordinator with the County Attorney's Office, also spoke briefly about her role and duties. Ideas were discussed for projects for National Crime Victims Week, April 26 - May 2. Nothing was decided. Patricia, however, volunteered to assist as needed.
Brenna has prepared the letter of interest for the Hope Grant that would give the Task Force up to $10,000. This is on hold until 3 letters of support can be obtained from member agencies. Information about the grant and letters of support can be found, here.
BT also reported on the Trafficking Training held on March 6 and recommended that the Dove Project and other interested agencies look into the Trafficking Coalition being formed in Waco. Sexual violence, particularly with links to organized crime, is becoming more prevalent in rural areas.
Georgia stated that she had talked to the school and reports that none of the gyms are available for the health fair on July 25th -- she will look into other options, such as the civic center.
Meeting adjourned.
Linda Mixon, Center Director for Hill Country Community Action Senior Center, spoke about programs and services (such as weatherization services) that could be offered and made available to victims and survivors of family violence, as well as to others who qualify. The motto is "Helping people, Changing Lives". Ms. Mixon said, for example, in addition to weatherization, they are able to assist clients with energy assistance (i.e., utility bills). She also invited the Task Force to have its meetings occasionally at the Senior Center, where lunch is served. Georgia Harris said she would poll members to see if we might want to have our next meeting there.
Jennifer Fleming, CVC Coordinator with the County Attorney's Office, also spoke briefly about her role and duties. Ideas were discussed for projects for National Crime Victims Week, April 26 - May 2. Nothing was decided. Patricia, however, volunteered to assist as needed.
Brenna has prepared the letter of interest for the Hope Grant that would give the Task Force up to $10,000. This is on hold until 3 letters of support can be obtained from member agencies. Information about the grant and letters of support can be found, here.
BT also reported on the Trafficking Training held on March 6 and recommended that the Dove Project and other interested agencies look into the Trafficking Coalition being formed in Waco. Sexual violence, particularly with links to organized crime, is becoming more prevalent in rural areas.
Georgia stated that she had talked to the school and reports that none of the gyms are available for the health fair on July 25th -- she will look into other options, such as the civic center.
Meeting adjourned.
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