MINUTES
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
6:30-8:00 PM
PRESENT: K. Grunwald
(staff), D. McLaughlin, S. Daley, K. Russo, Ann Caranci (guest), A. Bladen
(Chair), S. Baxter (staff), J. Higham, L. Dahn, Ruth Freeman (guest), N.
Hovorka, A. Lapsis, Sonya Conrad (guest), J. Goldman, C. Guerreri, R. Leclerc
(staff)
REGRETS: M.J. Newman, L.
Oransoff, J. Soroka, J. Greene, B. Lehmann, J. Stoughton
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OUTCOME |
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Open |
-Welcome: Chair A.
Bladen called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. -Vote to adopt the 11/05/08
Minutes -Announcements: -Update from Leadership
Work Group: S. Baxter provided a brief update on the work of this group. They are continuing to work on identifying
gaps/needs for services related to early childhood. The group has participated in an “asset
mapping” process for families of young children. - School Readiness
Grant: for the upcoming budget year it is anticipated that funding will be
flat; no new slots. All 16 of -Update from Parent
Committee on 1-1 Interviews presentation: J. Higham reported that they are
working on a presentation specifically for the parents who participated in
the interviews; will be working on it further tonight in their small group. |
The minutes
of the Nov. 5 meeting were accepted as written. |
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Presentation |
-i-Parent Presentation: Ruth Freeman provided an
overview of the i-Parent network: This is a group that formed originally to
address the issue of underage drinking.
Key risk factors in this area are peer norms, family norms and social
access to alcohol. The group is attempting
to address the issue of parent norms through creation of a website to assist
parents in becoming prevention experts.
One thing being considered is a parent-led forum. Members of MAC may be asked to serve as
content experts on various issues on the website, along with providing links
and other information. Brainstorm about what
MAC would like to see on this website.
Explain the role of their website and invite MAC to consider becoming
‘content experts’ on their website: Questions
about anonymity, use of Safe Homes, provide a listing of information about
doctors and other resources in the area.
Look at a connection to 211 operators.
Link to the Town’s website, glossary of texting terms, information on
social networking. J. Goldman
questioned whether or not this would be a website for parents of all ages. Ruth explained that it can be developed
so that there are specialty areas for age groups or specific issues. |
Contact Ruth at positiveparent@earthlink.
net if you are interested in getting more information, receiving updates,
or if you are interested in providing content. Ruth will follow-up with a presentation to the
Mansfield & |
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Small Groups |
Individuals split up into existing small groups. |
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Report Out |
Parents’ committee: They are reviewing their powerpoint presentation;
will complete and schedule a presentation first to the parents who
participated in the 1-on-1’s. Sonya
reported that she is looking for a location and times for a parenting support
group. Suggestions to look at Town
Hall, the Community Center or Library; possibly on a Saturday. Infant/Toddler: A. Bladen reported that this group will summarize
next steps, explore presenting to LWG and coordinate a meeting with UConn
Work/Life. Will present to MAC at the
Feb. 4 meeting. New Members
committee: They will email a
list of member bios to all members to have them completed for our next
meeting. |
Finalize and schedule presentation to parents;
invite MAC members to this. Present to MAC on Feb. 4 Please respond to the email. |
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Next |
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Topics for Next Meeting on Jan.7, 2009:
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No discussion |
Respectfully submitted,