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SOUTHWEST COALITION MEETING
November 15, 2011


November 15, 2011

Members in attendance: Bill Patriaukos, Bob Sullivan, Cherry Powell, Deb Brozewski, Erica Sidenstick, Erika Schultz, Glenda Malone, Jamelia Hand, Jan Moore, Jill Skole, Jim Russell, Laura Lorenz, Mardi Wunderlich, Mary Egan, Pam Davis, Robert Snipes, Sarah Sheets, Scott Miller, Tammy Santangelo

Approval of minutes, Minutes approved as submitted Cherry 1st, Glenda 2nd.

Treasurer's report- No activity to report. No income or expenses for the month. Passed Mardi 1st, Scott 2nd.

Advocacy report- Deadline for prevention RFP was extended. IADDA has been discussing finding money to restore funding that has been cut. More information should be available by the end of the month.

Education report- the listing of meetings/topics was passed out. We are full until August 2012. There was a change to February 2012 topic from smoking cessation to domestic violence.

Membership committee- invoices were sent out, no new members to report. Committee has not yet met to complete membership packets.

Spring Conference- a list of potential topics is to be sent to Jim Russell. This list should be available by next meeting.

Community forum- Lewis University representatives met with John Roberts from HERO. There is interest in HELPS and HERO partnering for an event in the Spring. This could potentially be a Friday afternoon or evening or an early afternoon on a Saturday. More discussion will take place on dates and potential space needed. It will also be looked into for CEU�s for presentations.

Bylaws- Bylaws were passed out to all in attendance. Changes reflect a need for 2/3 of all members for changes to occur. New changes already made were passed out.

December lunch- Discussed having lunch catered in at Stepping Stones. No education presentation in December.

Meeting adjourned Jim 1st, Pam 2nd

Minutes taken by Deb Brozewski

11/15/11