Members Present:
Anne Marie Bryant, Jennifer Dusky, Danielle Frazier, Rachel Ellis, Rachel Goodman, Johnny Norton, Lauren Patterson, Jackie Pipes, Jennifer Sanchez, Maria Smith, Asailio Timmermeier, Kim Allen
Members Absent:
Tony Cowan, Matt Driscoll Brad Edwards, Stephanie Evans, Kelley Harris, Donny King, Crystal Lemus, Ryan Martin, Jackie Rawls, Jim Ring, Candice Tillman, Lynn Wood
Staff: Shirley Corker (Community Development Coordinator)
Guests:
Melaney Del Angle (Health Families of America), Ray Render (Congressman John Rose’s Office), Oliva Seay (Step Ahead), Susan Cope (TCCY)
Opening Remarks:
- Welcome was extended. Next meeting date was announced as August 11, 2021 at 12:30 pm, and at this time is scheduled to be an in-person meeting. Guidance is being drafted for Councils return to in-person meetings and will be sent prior to the August meeting. Ace Timmermeier offered to contact Volunteer State to try to schedule the Councils previous meeting time prior to Covid. Ms. Corker noted the CHA survey had been sent in and a request made for the Council to begin implementation in early 2022. She reminded members about the Regional Health Council virtual meeting scheduled for July 15 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm. Ryan Martin is the Robertson Regional Representative but has requested to be replaced after the July meeting. This request can be addressed at the August meeting.
- Ace Timmermeier asked for a motion to approve the Council’s request not to meet during the month of July. Rachel Goodman made the motion that was approved with a second from Maria Smith. The Council traditionally has not met during the month of July.
- Roll call was taken.
- The June 9, 2021 minutes were approved with a motion from Jennifer Sanchez and a second from Johnny Norton with one correction. Rachel Ellis should have been listed as present instead of absent.
- Ace Timmermeier introduced Co-Chair and UT Extension Consumer Science Agent to talk about (HIM) Health Information for Men as June is men’s health information month. HIM was developed out of the UT Extension program out of Missouri. Men’s health is a public health concern due to a gap an information, shorter life span, and the tendency toward less doctors’ visits. The information was developed to encourage men to make healthier life choices. Middle age blue collar workers were used as a focus group to develop the program. The program encourages men to follow up on routine health services to improve medical outcomes, reduce financial expense and create better work performance. The program can be taught in a multi-session series or single stand-alone sessions. The programs are 30 minutes in length and address a list of 11topics geared toward men but relates to family health as well. It is a free program that can be offered in various sites or different types of men’s groups. It is a brand-new program and is available for the whole state and is easy to implement. It can be offered virtually or in person. Lauren can teach the class if someone is interested.
- Coalition meetings were tabled until they could meet in person.
- Members were given the opportunity to make announcement or share things going on in their world.
- Maria Smith reported she attended a conference with other churches to see what they were doing so they could better support the families they were serving. Their next meeting is Thursday 10th at 6:30 pm. They will be offering a training on Friday dealing with grief with the intention of educating everyone not just the clergy.
- Ace Timmermeier reported the last time the Prevention Coalition met was one year ago when they did the Stashed Away Trailer sponsored by the National Guard. The trailer is scheduled again for August 6 at the First Friday night market. The exhibit is for 18 and older. Their next coalition meeting is scheduled Monday, June 21 at 6:00pm at the library. The coalition is working toward reducing and preventing substance abuse.
- Ace Timmermeier discussed hosting a health fair in 2022 to showcase resources and address all health needs in Robertson County not identified as goals in the Council’s strategic plan for 21-23.
- Maria Smith is working to try to get NAMI meetings to start back up in Robertson County.
- Anne Maria Bryant will be expanding her counseling services to Wal-Mart Mental Health.
- Ray Render mentioned child tax credits will be available in July.
- Susan Cope reminded everyone of the upcoming 5-hour Trauma Informed Approach training.
- Stuff the Bus taking the place of the Back to School Bash is scheduled for July -24-25.
- The call was closed with final remarks.