DASH Board Meeting Notes
9 August 2005
First Federal Savings & Loan Board Room
Who was there
Julie Duke, Kaheya Cunningham, Nancy Obert, Pat Teal, Lesa Barnes, Karen Pierce, Annod Bickley, Tabitha Harrison, Leslie Bunton, Lynn Gressley, Kay Harper, Susan Kinne.
Long Range Planning Committee Report on Becoming a 501(c) 3.
The committee would like the entire board to view the internet presentation of “Raising More Money”. This is a presentation from a company that show non-profit business a specific way to raise funds. Annod, Joannie, Lesa, and Karen attended a live presentation of this and feel it would be worthwhile for the Board to see. The Board will view this presentation next month at the regular Board Meeting. Next months Board Meeting will take place at the County Commissioners Chambers of the Court House so viewing can take place.
Lesa handed out a report showing her research of other local non-profits. The report shows the different ways that non-profits can be set-up. It gives a number of examples of how Boards work. Lesa feels that in doing the survey the Board is well on its way to setting-up 501 (c) 3 status. Lesa has had a conversation with Sam regarding his assistance to the Board in helping define who we are, what is our mission etc. These are things we must define to apply for non-profit status. Sam will be available in the fall and Lesa will set-up a time with him when he returns from his vacation.
Lesa handed out a copy of the DASH budget from the past five years. Lesa encouraged the Board to look at the budget and she will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Susan addressed the question as to the likelihood of the CDC refunding our current grant. She stated that it would be unlikely that our grant would be refunded. Susan explained that the CDC’s funding is more constrained in years past. The disability and health section is likely to take a larger cut as it doesn’t generate “tidy outcomes”. This means that it is difficult to measure how programs like DASH make a difference in the community in health issues. Susan pointed out that we know the impact DASH has made, but what the CDC is looking for our statistical outcomes. An example would be when DASH worked with Jefferson Health Care and Jefferson Transit to move the transit bus stop to make it more accessible for those with disabilities to better access the hospital. These are the kind of outcomes the department needs to see.
There was discussion among the Board to reword our accomplishments of the past years to show how DASH has influenced Public Health and Access to Public Health Care.
There was discussion about last month Board question regarding how well DASH is serving its customer base. Susan feels that DASH speaks fairly well for the community. There is no way to access a list of persons with a disability so surveying would be a difficult job. There were ideas discussed on doing different types of surveys such as broad newspaper surveys. It was determined that this would take and enormous effort and the Board feels it is already a pretty good representation of the community. Susan will obtain sample surveys from other areas on disabilities to share with the Board.
Committee Reports
Arts & Entertainment Committee: VSA Arts accessibility workshop at Centrum has been rescheduled to either Nov. or Feb. or March. Annod will keep all posted on the date. The programs may only have room for Centrum Volunteers and DASH Board members. VSA Arts may give Centrum $1000 to encourage admission beyond its volunteer base. Annod asked the Board if they would be available to help during the workshop in doing survey assessments around Fort Worden.
Annod announced the Paradise Theater in Chimacum has just completed accessible restrooms and is working on making its entrance more accessible.
The committee is also exploring a movie night with Disability Themes.
Centrum will be hosting a WC dancing workshop. This may be a good opportunity to give DASH some PR. Perhaps Board members could act as ushers or DASH could sponsor transportation.
Education Committee: The committee is currently working on Potential Elements for a presentation. The committee brainstormed on ideas that will help them be more specific on what they chose to present in school and other educational settings.
Public Access: The committee met with Lesa regarding the finalization of the map and restaurant brochure.
The letter to the editor regarding gas station surveys is in the Leader.
The committee had some interesting experiences when it went the survey Aldriches Market. The elevator can only be accessed from the street, which is the only accessible entrance to the upstairs eating area. Lesa announced that Jan Zimmer and Dave Peterson will meet with the access committee to see what can be improved in the facility. This will be a good opportunity for the City to learn accessibility needs for future construction.
Lesa announced that Johnathan Wyrick called regarding placing a parking lot beside the store. The lot would have 7% grade and they and the city would like DASH to assess it. If DASH feels it is not a good thing then they won’t do it. Julie will call Jan & Johnathan to set this up.
The committee also met with Sholie, a citizen who lives next door to Aldriches and is having difficulty using the new sidewalk and curbcuts. The committee will ask her to attend the meeting with Aldriches and the city about parking.
Other Announcements:
Moncia McDaniel from the NW ADA Center will be doing an ADA Partners training in Seattle in September. As no one from the Board is able to attend, Lesa told the Board if 10 members could commit to a training Monica would do training in Port Townsend. Lesa will check with Monica about this and see when a date might be available. The Board was very interested in pursuing this.
Karen announced the new city police chief Connor Daley will be attending the October Board Meeting. Karen asked the Board to be thinking of questions and topic they would like addressed so Chief Daley can be prepared.
Lesa will be out of the Country from Aug. 15th –Sept. 6th. Karen will be on vacation from Aug 22-29th.
The Next Board meeting will be held
Sept. 13, 2005
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Jefferson County Courthouse Basement
County Commissioners Chambers