YELLOWSTONE SYSTEM AREA COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING
Minutes
Aug. 8, 2012 - 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Livingston Job Service Conference Room

Present: Zanya Betley – Liv. Job Service, Van Shelhamer, CWCTC, Rebecca Spencer – Gallatin Mental Health Center, Byrdeen Warwood – Bozeman Public Schools, – Liv. Job Service, Michele Letendre – Bozeman Job Service, Stephanie Gray – HRDC, Kristi  Wetsch - Career Transitions

Approved Motions

The training academy can spend up to $800 on lunch
The ring of resources committee can spend up to $800 on the ring of resources

Website Committee
Zanya and Lesa met prior to the meeting.  They have a base website and will continue to work on the website.  They will have a launch for the website at the academy.  CWCTC will have a screen available.  Maybe Debbie could use the website to introduce the organization.  The website address is http://yellowstoneareasystem.weebly.com.  Zanya will talk with Skip about redirecting the current url to the weebly address.

Training Academy
Rebecca and Stephanie reported on the Training Academy.  The training academy will start at 7:45 am on Friday, September 14 .  The time of 7:45 -8:15am will be set aside as a meet and greet.  The morning will consist of four breakout sessions.  Two agencies at one time will talk about their organization.  There is a noon panel – reducing recidivism. 

The training academy would like to use group funds to pay for lunch.  To have lunches catered, the estimated cost is $8-$10/person.  The estimation is $600-$800 total for lunch. There will also be information tables.  Michele made a motion to approve up to $800 for lunch.  Zanya seconded the motion.  The group approved the motion. Michele mentioned that Bozeman Job Service could provide plates and utensils. 

Stephanie showed the marketing material for the Academy. The invitation will be emailed in an “email friendly” format to all the members. 

Other misc. include: The group would like to see facilitators. The training academy included READI as a presenter.  The training academy will take a maximum of 60 people.  Kristi said that she could check with Valerie at Career Transitions to round up the projectors and laptops. 

If members have other thoughts on the training academy, please email Rebecca or Stephanie.

Byrdeen asked if there would be an evaluation process.  Some possible questions are, What did you like? and What would you like to change?

Ring of Resources

Michele reported that the Ring of Resources is almost complete.  She is going to change the dimensions on the cards to keep the cost down with Insty Prints.  Michele mentioned that Debbie is going to check on the new bid to make sure the bid is still being honored.  The group is going to print the number that was originally approved. Michele and her crew are going to make a cover.   Stephanie motioned to have the committee spend up to $800 on the ring of resources.  Michele seconded the motion.  The motion was approved. Zanya would like to see a geographic location served on each card. Michele said to send any changes to the ring of resources to her. 

Financial Report


 

Van reported that the organization’s net worth is $2294.24.  Any business transactions should be made/or invoiced to YAS, 189 Arden Drive, Belgrade MT 59714.  Van volunteered to create invoices.

The next meeting is Wed., Nov. 14th at Bozeman Job Service. 




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