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Teresa G. said that the grant may help increase QCCAV?s visibility. Kim C discussed how to get local people who wouldn?t normally come to awareness events to attend. It was suggested that holding a free event at a "fancy? location may be less appealing to those who wouldn?t normally attend that location. There was concern that target audiences are not being attracted. Sally F suggested holding events at local Oddfellows, Lion?s Clubs, or Royal Canadian Legions. These venues may be perceived as less intimidating. Teresa G. suggested local school auditoriums or the Empire theatre. Perhaps refreshments can be offered as incentives? It was also suggested to advertise the event in a local, free newspaper (like the EMC or the Community Press). Advertising in vehicles like the intelligencer assumes that the target audience has the disposable income to spend on a subscription-based newspaper. The events can also be advertised in social media like Facebook.
Ashley P. (coordinator) advised that an e-mail will be going around asking QCCAV members to provide contact information to appear under the "Members only? section of the website. This would assist QCCAV members to contact other QCCAV members as quickly as possible. Currently, only e-mail information is listed. If no response is given, then Ashley will compile the public phone information for your agency to be listed with your name.
Ashley A. asked if there were any plans for International Women?s Day in March. Teresa said that a separate committee is formed for this purpose with members such as CFUW, DV/SARP, Three Oaks, and Elise H. from SACQD. Ashley asked to join this committee. Teresa agreed to send her information about this committee when more information becomes available. She noted that the last commemoration event held by this committee (Dec 6th) was a great success with Maj. Mickey Colton of CFB Trenton as the guest speaker.
Sarah requested to have the Child and Youth Committee formally removed from the agendas. This committee was disbanded due to the broadness of its aims, and it has not met in a very long time. Ashley will update the agenda template.
Kim Howard gave the update for the membership committee. They met twice, once on November 29th, and on December 8th. They are proposing that the meeting have a panel of speakers giving community updates rather than one speaker. The date of the AGM will be May 11th, 2011 and will be held at the Fairfield inn. Discussions also took place about expanding QCCAV`s membership. We know that Shawn Yuille will no longer be the QCCAV representative for QCCAV. The belief is that Kris Patterson will replace him, but we will confirm this. Kim C will follow up. Rahno will provide follow up with Sandie Sidsworth from Canadian Mental Health Services. Sarah P said that social worker Angie Rail of the North Hastings Family Health Team would likely join QCCAV.
Centre and South Hastings Protocol are moving forward with the Family Violence project. The tentative date for the event is March 8th at the Ramada. There were concerns immediately raised about the date, as it is International Women`s Day. Otherwise interested signatories may have to attend other events planned within the community on this day. Sally F said she would mention it to Lisa W, who is spearheading the effort with Karen M of CAS.
North Hastings Protocol update given by Sarah P of Maggie`s Resource centre. Training sessions are coming up soon with Bancroft OPP and V/WAP. The dates are being coordinated shortly.
Prince Edward County Protocol update was given by Rahno Godfrey of Alternatives for Women. She was able to locate the community protocol that Sandy Watson-Moyles was revising. She will continue to revise it and follow up with Cathy Gaebel.
Sally F. gave the update for the Elder Abuse network. There have been no recent meetings. Laura Hare is looking to set up a meeting shortly. There was a situation recently that highlighted problematic access to emergency services. An elder woman looking to visit one of the 72-hour stopover points was denied access due to a concern that her abuser was going to put the safety of the staff at risk. The agency wanted a no trespass/restraining order before admittance. Other community agencies could not assist due to the woman?s need for nursing care. Kim C noted that refusing her emergency services based on the possible actions of someone else further victimizes her. It was suggested that the conditions may have been put in place to try to heed the recommendations of Bill 168 regarding safety in the workplace. Luckily, the woman was able to be successfully placed, but the process was anything but smooth.
Sally F gave an update from Victim Services. They have 12 new recruits due to start training Jan 14th and they should be ready to take on shifts by Feb 1st. Sarah P asked if there were new recruits from the Bancroft area. Sally said there were not, but requests for services are also low in the area. With increased calls, there will be a targeted initiative to recruit from Bancroft.
Ashley P gave an update about the VQRP program of Victim Services, noting that there was a client who required emergency childcare. Arranging this in the area proved difficult, as waiting lists and other eligibility requirements (immunization forms, etc) to be placed in a licensed daycare were not able to be met in such a short period. Ashley asked if there were suggestions from QCCAV members about how to overcome this problem. Ashley A. discussed that Trenton MFRC has a respite childcare program, however she is unsure of its eligibility criteria. Ashley P. and Ashley A. will touch base on this in the near future. Another suggestion was to ask community partners for success. Gayle Parks suggested daycare centres in a place like Goodlife fitness. Others were unsure, as perhaps parents must be on-site to have their children play in the playroom. Ashley P. will look into these suggestions.
Sarah P. was pleased to report that the December 6th March in Bancroft was a success. Kim C. noted that the wait list for counselling services at SACQD is growing. It is now at an all-time high of 71 persons. They are looking into ways to reduce it.
Cheryl Clarke of Supervised Access noted that their open house was a success, with 15 local lawyers visiting supervised access with the opportunity to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the operations.
We set the next meeting date for Feb. 9th. Gayle Parks asked if there was a fee for the use of the Hastings Board of Education room. We informed her that there is a fee. She offered a room to QCCAV free of charge for the monthly meeting, once renovations are completed at ODSP. The only concern noted was whether or not parking would be sufficient. Nonetheless, Gayle believes that the renovations should be completed by the end of March. Steven S. suggested that we consider taking advantage of the offer starting in September 2011. This issue will likely be discussed again when the renovations have been completed.
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