Crawford County Council for a Drug Free Community

Meeting Minutes

February 17, 2009

Those Present: Teresa Harp-Coordinator, Becky Smith-Crawford Co. Youth Service Bureau, Missy Stroud-CC Tobacco Coalition, Jon Kuss-HH Pact, Andy Beals-CC Sheriff Dept., Terry Allen-Conservation Off, Lee Cable-Clarion News, Jackie Young-Purdue Ext., Tim Wilkerson-Crawford Co. Sheriff, Jim Grizzel-Crawford Probation, Kim Grizzel-CARES, Sharon Lawson-Purdue Ext.

Terry Allen made motion to accept the minutes. Jackie Young 2^nd. 10-0.

Treasurer’s Report- No report presented.

Governor’s Commission-Janna announced the Point of Youth for grades 8-11 selection process involves a 3-day retreat in July @ the police post in Indianapolis with regular meetings throughout the year. There is also a middle school Summit coming up April 15 @ Northside Christian Church in New Albany. Janna is willing to help with application process.

Tobacco Coalition-Missy reported that the Request for proposals for the ITPC funds is coming up and will need coalition agreements for partnerships. Those interested in partnering could possibly be included in the budget. Also, TEP/TAG materials will be available for use at the Youth Service Bureau.

New Business-Teresa distributed a summary of the 2008 ATOD survey, which highlights the areas of significant differences of specific drug abuse by grade in state and local comparisons. The survey shows prescription drugs, smokeless tobacco, and alcohol to be the most problematic. Teresa also reminded the council of the March 10^th deadline for mini-grant applications. Jon Kuss reported it was decided the council would not be applying for the Drug Free Communities grant this year as the approaching deadline is too soon for level of preparedness in getting a winning proposal together.

Announcements-Jim Grizzel distributed flyers from the Prevent Child Abuse council announcing training for interviewing child molestation victims on March 5 & 6^th. Cost is $10 ($15 after Feb. 19) and includes lunch. In addition to that training, Jim distributed registration forms from Cheryl Hillenburg to attend the Prevention & Recognition of Child Abuse by Dr. Laskey on April 14 @ Hillview Christian Church. Kim Grizzel announced that CARES had received the Point of Youth grant. Also, CARES will not be applying for the Safe Schools federal grant due to turnaround time. Jon Kuss announced the literacy program for inmates is going well. Sheriff Wilkerson added that the library has donated materials for the program. Jim Grizzel expressed concern for the future of probation departments in Indiana sharing that they may be part of the restructuring of state government and uncertain at this point how that will affect his department locally.

Next meeting scheduled for March 17^th.