December meeting - cancelled

November Events

Thus far, November has been eventful for the Task Force and its members:

-On November 14, 2008, the SSDVTF celebrated its One Year Anniversary;

-On November 14, 2008, members Sabrina Maultsby, Georgia Harris, Allen Brown, Missy King and others attended the San Saba County community planning meeting (photos below);






















-On November 13, 2008, Brenna Troncoso, "graduated" from the Lockhart Police Department Victim Assistance Team (photo of graduation dinner below), the idea being to develop and implement a similar program in San Saba;












-On November 7, 2008 Task Force members, including Melissa Switzer and Lindy Shulz, attended the Cutting Edge conference in Dallas, Texas; and, last but not least,

-On November 4, 2008, Task Force member and San Saba police officer Allen Brown became the Sheriff elect of San Saba County, excerpt from the San Saba News & Star available here.

***Minutes from November meeting to follow.

Reminder - Community Plan

The San Saba County community plan meeting will be held tomorrow, Friday, November 14, 10 AM - Noon at the San Saba courthouse.

Teen Dating Violence Task Force up and running!

The Teen Dating Violence Task Force and Central Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse created a partnership for Red Ribbon Week. Pictured from left to right are Bonnie Stasey and Marsha McMillan pledging to be Tobacco- Free along with Krista St. John and Sarah Hedley, members of the Task Force. Approximately 120 students and staff members made this pledge.

SSDVTF Members to Attend Dallas Conference

This Friday members of the SSDVTF will represent the Task Force at a conference sponsored by the Dallas County Domestic Violence Awareness Coalition and the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. The conference, titled The Cutting Edge: Innovative Approaches to Family Violence, will be an excellent opportunity to network and highlight the work we're doing in San Saba. A conference schedule and list of speakers can be found here.

IMPORTANT - Mark your calendars

We'll be having two very important meetings in November. Please mark your calendars.

-On Monday, November 10, 11:30-1 pm, we'll have our regular task force meeting, location TBA, the purpose of which will be to discuss and plan for the upcoming Community Planning meeting on Friday, November 14. In addition to our regular business, Georgia will give us a brief explanation of the importance of the Community Planning meeting, its purpose, and implications. This will be followed by a discussion by the task force as to our role in and vision for the community plan.

-Community Planning meeting, Friday, November 14, 10 am -noon, San Saba Courthouse, for interested agencies and individuals.

More information to follow.

2008 San Saba Pecan Bottom Run

Keep San Saba fit!

Come down, Saturday, November 8, for the 2008 San Saba Pecan Bottom Run! If you are with the SSDVTF, wear your T-shirt! There will be a 10K, 5K, and 1 mile run/walk. Registration begins at 8:00 AM at Mill Pond Park.

Registration materials and information can be found, here. Or call the County Extension Office (325.372.5416).