August 16, 2011
Present: Robert Snipes, Mardi Wunderlich, Jan Moore, Krishna Head, Mary Egan, Beth Fuqua, Scott Miller, Katheryn Wiedman, Ericka Sidenstick, Joan Leigh, Paul Lauridsen, Lenora Jordan, Deb Brozewski, Dan Kalnes, Jim Russell

Approval of minutes, No corrections needed. Minutes approved Pam 1st, Jan 2nd.
Treasurer's report- Jim passed around treasurer's report dated 8/16/11. Total balance in account is 5569.77. This includes 500.00 that is being held in reserve for the 2011 Rally Round Recovery. Report approved.
Advocacy report- the IADDA conference is scheduled for September 7-9. There will be trainings to report the heroin information gained. First training will address the rise of heroin use, and summary of findings will be presented. The second training will address overdose prevention and what we can do as providers to help save lives.
The prevention field contracts are up for rebid. Decisions are estimated to be complete by the end of October. RFP's have not been released as of yet but are expected soon.
Education report- Cherry passed around calendar of trainings. Full schedule should be available by September meeting.
Membership committee- We currently have 32 members and six individual members. An updated membership list was passed out to all.
Heroin Project- Juvenile Justice Coalition decided to refine and develop recommendations. Copy of recommendations were made available to all in attendance. There is a strong desire to get these recommendations out to the community. The data was presented at the Wilmington coalition meeting. They are currently looking at what they can do to assist. A strategic plan will need to be developed to address these recommendations. This is to occur at next month's meeting.
Elections- an official election will be held next month to comply with all facets of the bylaws. A nominating committee was formed that includes, Dan Kalnes, Cherry Powell, Pam Davis and Mary Egan. Nominations should be emailed within one week.
Budget- Annual budget should be completed by September.
New Business
Applications for donations- applications need to be received by 9/1 for consideration and approval. We can donate up to 1.000 to an agency for a special project.
Rally round Recovery- the time for the rally will be 9:30a- 2p., so far there are five public officials scheduled to speak. The resource fair currently has 27 organizations signed up for tables there will also be the will county dental van, a fire truck from 10-11 and Jewel-Osco will be offering flu shots. There will be face painting and activities for children. Tommy Connolly will be emceeing the event.
E-mail list- this was passed around for additions or corrections.
Web site updates-
It was agreed on to remove right side bar. All updated contact information and e-mail information will be added/updated. Copies of available applications to be placed on the website.

Adjournment- motion to adjourn meeting by Tim Cramer, second by Joan Leigh

Minutes taken by Deb Brozewski
8/16/11