Minutes from Health and Wealth Council Meeting on March 22, 2013

Present: -Robert Smith (Blair CAO), Donna Gority (WISE Women of Blair Co), Cathy Crum (Human Services Office), Kristen Luciano (Skills of Central PA), Michelle Adams (Partnering for Health), Suzanne Snyder (Bl Co Health Ctr), Julie Patosky (Penn Highlands Community College), Danielle Settimio (PA Mt Service Corps/Gloria Gates Foundation), Heidi Niebauer (PMSC Americorps), Robin Beck (United Way of Blair Co), Amy Wood (United Way of Blair Co), Denise Adams (FRC), Maria Brandt (The Arc of Blair County), Emily Latterner (Elmcroft Senior Living), Cheryl Nolan (Blair Senior Services), Dawn McMaster (Altoona Housing Authority), Mike Hofer (Central Blair Rec Commission), Lori Robertson (Mid Penn Legal Services), Sherri Hack (Blindness and Visual Services), Robin Walters (HNA Nurse Family Partnership), Emily Lloyd (American Cancer Society), Linda Passonetti (CILSCPA), George Palmer (CILSCPA), Machel Drahnak (Blair Co D&A), Judy Rosser (Blair Co D&A), Sarah Rosser (Blair Co D&A), Hannah Weaver (Blair Co D&A), Sharon McDonald (Penn State Extension), Tracy Kelley (HNA WIC), Terri Grove (CONTACT Altoona), Angela Wyland (Intern CONTACT Altoona), Jessica Maxon (Mt Aloysius College), Paula Craw (St. Francis University), Dee Martin-Spallone (AASD Community Ed/Family Lit), Cindy Cessna (Bl Co Chamber Foundation), Don Belsey (SVDP AC Food Pantry), Scott Moyer (Discovery House), Mahlon Fiscel (retired citizen), and Michelle Zitsch (CCIS of Blair County) Welcome and Call to Order Introductions: -Mahlon welcomed the group and everyone went around and introduced themselves. Presentation of 13-14 State Budget & State Economics by Senator John Eichelberger -No work has been done to the budget since the Governor announced the state budget in February. It is an increase of 2.4% over last years budget. -Hearings are currently being held with department chairs. -State revenue has been down in the last few months. -Governor is asking for funds for transportation to replace sell of lottery. -Selling of liquor store would go to education funding. -Legislators are looking at rewriting Act 47, pension modification, and health care issues.

Business Meeting Review/Approval of Minutes: -The group reviewed the minutes. Donna made motion to approve and Kristen seconded it.

Correspondence
-Michelle reported that we received a Thank you from Angel Feet Ministries for their grant. Review of Treasurers Report/Update: -Machel reported that we got the money for the flu campaign and it was distributed to Blair County Respiratory Disease Society and our website domain was renewed. -Machel reported that the beginning balance for Health and Welfare Council was $4,632.07 and $138.82 for SHIP and ending balance is for Health and Welfare Council is $4,861.58 and SHIP $138.82 with a total of $5000.40. -Dee made motion to accept the treasurers report and Don seconded it. Committee Reports:

Executive
- Mahlon reported that the committee continues to meet every other month.

Marketing
-Sharon reported that the information about the Angel Feet Ministries and meeting today were submitted to the Altoona Mirror. -Sharon reported that there will be a survey monkey about training needs.

Membership
Michelle reported that there are currently 67 paid members. -The group talked about adding a line on membership application for website so Dee can put a link on the Blair County Health and Welfare Council website (blairhealthandwelfare.org).

Website
-Dee reported that she renewed the domain for the website at the same rate. -Dee reported that she is having trouble linking to some local websites.

Nominating committee
-Judy reported that we still need a marketing person, 3 people for the nominating committee and a Chair Blair County Healthy Community Partnership. -Sharon went over the commitment that is required for the marketing person. She has templates and a contact list that she could pass on.

 Healthy Community Partnership: - Donna reported that there is still no plan. -Donna reported that the Healthy Blair County Coalition is reviewing the data from the surveys and will hold a meeting with the results. Some of the issues on the surveys thus far are: economy (jobs, poverty), behaviors (drinking, mental health issues), and health (obesity). -Meetings will be scheduled later. Updates:

Blair County Human Service Office

Cathy reported that their new office starting July 1st will be called the Department of Social Services.

United Way
-Robin reported that they are working on campaign, community building grants, needs assessment, VITA tax program, Prom gowns, Trash to Treasure; Day of Caring, and Week of the Young Child. -Robin reported that now their website is more interactive. County Assistance Office Bob reported that there will be a black out period for the EBT card on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th for a few hours due to switching systems.

Agencies Updates
-Agencies gave quick update of happenings. Adjournment: -Mahlon adjourned the meeting. -The next meeting will be held on Friday, May 24, 2013.