Working Together

Meeting Minutes

November 17, 2010

Members Present: Brooke Addley, Janette Altenhain, Jessica Carrion , Christine Davis, Linda Denault, Jessica Engel, Jill Fabri,  Linda Gavin, Sylvia Kolosinsky, Linda Korgeski, Andrea Mantione, Stephanie Miller, Jane Oswald, Cindy Pintha,  Kathleen Radkiewicz,  Angela Seibert, Margaret Stair,   Joanne Stephens, IHM Ann Walsh.  

Guest Speaker: Cindy Pintha; CAC/NEPA “Child Abuse”

1.    Welcome and Call to Order – Jane Oswald, Vice President

2.    Secretary’s Report – Kathleen Radkiewicz, Secretary

·         Approval of Minutes. *Updated minutes to be emailed to members

·         Membership Sign-in Sheet was circulated. Members were asked to indicate their presence and to check information and note corrections to contact information.

·         Members were reminded that Membership Application is available online, via email; fax or we can snail-mail it to you.

·         Food donations in the form of packaged apples, and also a box of assorted greeting cards, from The Salvation Army, were, circulated by Margaret Stair.

3.    Treasurer’s Report – Joanne Stephens, Treasurer

Balance as of November 16, 2010, $1813.38

Joanne also returned registration forms and checks from the canceled Health Fair.                                                              

4.     Roll Call, agency announcements and updates: Jane Oswald , President

·         Introduction of members and their agency was conducted.  Members were asked to use the Agency Update Form to insure events were noted in the minutes: 

·         Updates:  

“Be A Santa to a Senior”, by visiting www.beasantatoasenior.com , or my contacting Jessica Engel @ 570-687-4755. December 15^th, Home Instead and keystone College will hold a gift wrapping party and deliver gifts to local seniors.

“The Incredible Years” a training series for parents, teachers, will be offered at the Scranton Area Family Center/ EOTC. It is a 14 week program beginning Tuesday Jan 25 or Wednesday Jan 26 please contact Kristy Ryczak @ 348-6493 ex 34 or Jean Tomaine @ 348-6493 ex 38

Edward  R Leahy Center for the Uninsured, administering free seasonal flu shots

“Eat, Drink and Play for a Great Cause”, Angelo Bistocchi’s Restaurant, November 18, 5-8 PM. Board Games will be available for diners to use. 10% of dinner proceeds to benefit Northeast Cancer Institute. Celebrity Bartenders adding to the festivities. Contact Susan Turcmanovich 570 830-6520 or 888-441-2138

Tobacco treatment counseling is available at no cost for those who qualify. Nicotine replacement therapy (patch, lozenge or gum) is available with counseling. Worksite, group & individual counselors available in both English and Spanish. Contact Jane Oswald 941-7984

Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served at the West Side Senior Center. All ages welcome, transportation available. Contact the center @ 570-961-1592 ex 101

Free Food Distribution @ 1142 Sanderson Ave. Please Contact Jane Brolin for more information

Joanne Stephens updated members of the new location of St Joseph’s Center’s Baby Pantry

320 S Blakley Street.

Sr Ann, announced 3 holiday events as followed, Thanksgivining Dinner @ Scranton Cultural Center Tuesday November 23 @ 6pm   Holiday Food Distribution Wed, 9am

Toy Distribution Lackawanna College Student Center December 20, 21

Food distribution Wed 22

New contact from Career Links, Michael B., invited everyone to share a new “friendly” website

Through Facebook.com  www.pacareerlinkslackawanna.org

5. Old Business

·          Mini Grants, applications will be reviewed by the panel Dec 1

             Dues raised in an effort to raise additional charitable funds for the organization to $15

6. New Business – Jane Oswald, Vice President

            *    Brooke Addley shared the adopt a family information sheet, this year it is a family of 5 consisting of a mother and fath.er and 3 children.

               Joanne distributed checks for $100.00 to members who volunteered to shop

               Items will be wrapped during the holiday meeting

               All members are reminded to bring tape and wrapping paper

 7. Program – Cindy Pintha, Child Advocacy Center.

               Cindy gave an in depth accounting of what the center does in terms of assisting children throughout the tragedy of abuse. The center handles situations in Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon Counties. They respond to any and all types of abuse reported by law enforcement, schools, health professional. A member of the Advocacy Center stays with the child to assist in information gathering, treatment, and provides long term treatment to ensure an improved recovery. The Center offers 1 major fund/ awareness raising event each  Spring. “Moonlight in May” which is a 5K & 10K walk/run in Nay Aug Park For information please contact 570-969-7313

8. Next meeting December 15^th 9am DeNaples Bld, “Christmas Wrapping Event”