Working Together
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Lackawanna County Interagency Council Met at: Salvation Army On: September 20, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chris Davis, President. We had 25 members and two potential members present representing 23 agencies: Chris Davis, Jane Oswald, Cheryl Rutkowski, Nancy Kilmer, Mary Louise Loftus, Maggie Newcomb, Neen Bracey, Brooke Addley, Ann Pusateri, Judi Cimino, Linda Denault, Janette Altenhain, Suzanne Lesniewski, Michele Davis, Evie Vitali, Jim Simoncelli, Erica Anstett, Olga Harper, Jill Blessington, Nancy Fahey, Keri Nat, Beth Rundell, Jim Festa, Marge Suarez, Bette Poe, Terri Stocki, and Mary Ann LaPorta. Introductions were made and due to the speakers time constraints, we proceeded directly to her presentation. v SPEAKER – Mary Ann LaPorta, Director of Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA, 1710 Mulberry St. Mary Ann explained the previous “system” of reporting abuse compared to coming to CAC. Previously, a child would need to tell their story as many as 15 times. With CAC, the child and all necessary professionals come to the center and the child only needs to tell the story one time. CAC opened in 1989 and was located at CMC School of Nursing until 2005 when they moved to their current location. The center maintains neutrality until all evidence is in – they search for the truth. They see children from infancy through 18 years of age. By age 18, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused. They currently conduct Child Abuse Education Programs for ER personnel, teachers and school nurses. They also have a three year grant to teach a Body safety program in schools for K-5th grade. Referrals are made to them by Law Enforcement, DA’s office, ER and Primary Care Physicians and Children and Youth. There is NO Charge for using their facility. They receive grants, corporate and individual donations to keep the program alive. Their goal is to become a line item on the state budget. Minutes were reviewed and approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $715.69 as of August 31, 2006. OLD BUSINESS: v None NEW BUSINESS: v Holiday Meeting – Over the past 3 years we visited St. Joseph’s Mother Infant Home, Red Cross and Telespond. If any agency has a facility large enough to host us this year, please contact Chris. Nancy suggested SCOLA as a possibility, but Diane was not present for comment. v Nominating Committee – we are in need of 2 or 3 volunteers to submit a slate of officers for 2007 at our December meeting. Both the President and Secretary need to be replaced this year. v Membership Committee Report – Nancy reported that the committee met at 8:30 and selected about ten agencies/organizations to receive the invitation to join. Among them are the Commissioners & Mayor, Scranton & Lackawanna Housing Authorities and Leadership Lackawanna. Discussion followed and a suggestion was made to also invite City Council. v Newsletter – send your information for October and November to Jane v AGENCY UPDATES o Salvation Army – October 2-6 Christmas sign-up, October 14 Car Wash & Rummage Sale, November 4 Craft Sale, November 6 begins sign-up for LIHEAP & Crisis o SLHDA – they need locations to place clients for paid work experience in the EARN program (formerly SPOC) for as little as a few days up to 6 weeks. Clients need to be working 20-30 hours/week. Contact Neen Bracey at 343-2464 for more information. o U of Scranton – 5th Annual NE U.S. Conference on disABILITY. Oct. 18-20 at the Radisson. For more information contact Dianne Posegate at 941-6390 or posegated1@scranton.edu o NE Regional Cancer Institute – Guest Bartender Event Mon 9/25 at the Radisson featuring the Mayor and a Commissioner. Watch for the upcoming It’s All In The Game in November. o Consumer Credit Counseling Services will be at Steamtown Mall Friday November 6. o McAuley Center – will begin taking appointments for the Adopt-a-Family program on Oct. 1. Appointments will be scheduled for Oct 23 & 25. Call 342-1342 to schedule. o Lupus Foundation – October 1 – 5K walk/run Lupus Loop at Nay Aug Park, October 16 – “Ask the Doctor” 6 p.m. at community medical Center School of Nursing. For more information call 570-945-5118 or 1-888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org. o AmeriHealth Mercy – Saturday, November 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Women’s Wellness Empowerment Fair in Wilkes-Barre. They are in need of vendors and speakers for 30-45 minute workshops. All are welcome to attend. A free lunch and entertainment for children will be provided. For more information contact Nancy Fahey at 570-212-1984 or email her at nancy.fahey@kmhp.com. o Penn State Extension – Taking applications for the Master Gardner program. For more information or an application, call 570-963-6842 and ask for Carol McCulloch. v NEXT MEETING – October 18, 2006, 9:00 a.m. Salvation Army There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Kilmer Secretary
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