Minutes of July 20, 2015 Meeting
La Plata County Thrive! Living Wage Coalition
Coalition Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2015
Present: Mike Todt, Brooke Frazer, Lauren Patterson, Lynn Griffith, Mia Carrasco-Songer, Nancy Fischer, Kathy Hall, Mike Rustad, Pat Rustad, Betty Schwartz-Bozeman, Sharon Scott, Maureen & Paul Maliszewski
Introductions - A big welcome to Sharon Scott, Nancy Fischer and Mike Todt.
Updates
TERP (Brooke) – 41 certified employers. Working on online application.
Fundraising Committee formed: Lynn, Pat, Donna Nelson
Pat talked to Kirk re fundraiser. Pat & Lynn will work on proposal
B&J grant proposal submitted July 5, $19,500
Grass Roots Exchange Fund submitted July 1, $1388
Steve Krest helping with grants
Sharon Scott has volunteered to be the Financial Coordinator for Thrive!
Thrive! Picnic being planned for Aug 30 at Santa Rita Park for awareness and outreach. Autumn Ward taking lead in planning event. Mike R. asked if is there public transportation to Santa Rita on that day (Sunday). MM will meet with Autumn this week – will discuss transportation.
SC candidates: Laura Lewis unable, Rev Katie at UUFD not available Mondays. Gwen Lachelt and Kathy Tonnessen accepted but could not be at meeting.
External Certification. Region 9 (Laura Lewis) suggested La Plata County Economic Development Alliance. Roger Zalneraitis, Director of La Plata County Economic Development Alliance, would present details to their Board.
LW calculation methodology being considered by SC July 29.
Presentation on TERP by MM at UUA GA June 18 about 75 people
Presentation to Rotary by MM July 8, 2015 about 25 people
Potluck Dinner. We enjoyed many eggs!
Discussion:
Mike T. suggested presenting info on Thrive! at City Council Meeting. Mia interested in giving that presentation to Council. Mike T. will initially arrange meeting with himself, MM & City Council members.
External Certification – All agreed that we should pursue external certification through La Plata County Economic Development Alliance. MM will seek final approval from Steering Committee. If SC approves, MM will send requested information to Director of the Alliance for approval by their Board.
IWJ affiliation. Agreed we should apply for affiliation. MM will seek final approval from Steering Committee. If SC approves, MM will submit application to IWJ for affiliation.
SC Nominees:
Kathy Tonnessen and Gwen Lechelt were unable to attend tonight. Coalition members would like to invite these nominees to the next Coalition Meeting according to the process we have established. MM will do this.
Volunteer Positions & opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator - track volunteer hours. No volunteer at this time.
Tabling.
Bayfield Farmers’ Market Saturdays – no volunteers at this time.
Ignacio Farmers’ Market? (MM will check with Ignacio Library to see if Farmers Market still exists).
Durango Farmers’ Market – Brooke will circulate at the Farmers Market. MM will get OK from the Director first.
NEXT MEETING AUGUST 10
Coalition Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2015
Present: Mike Todt, Brooke Frazer, Lauren Patterson, Lynn Griffith, Mia Carrasco-Songer, Nancy Fischer, Kathy Hall, Mike Rustad, Pat Rustad, Betty Schwartz-Bozeman, Sharon Scott, Maureen & Paul Maliszewski
Introductions - A big welcome to Sharon Scott, Nancy Fischer and Mike Todt.
Updates
TERP (Brooke) – 41 certified employers. Working on online application.
Fundraising Committee formed: Lynn, Pat, Donna Nelson
Pat talked to Kirk re fundraiser. Pat & Lynn will work on proposal
B&J grant proposal submitted July 5, $19,500
Grass Roots Exchange Fund submitted July 1, $1388
Steve Krest helping with grants
Sharon Scott has volunteered to be the Financial Coordinator for Thrive!
Thrive! Picnic being planned for Aug 30 at Santa Rita Park for awareness and outreach. Autumn Ward taking lead in planning event. Mike R. asked if is there public transportation to Santa Rita on that day (Sunday). MM will meet with Autumn this week – will discuss transportation.
SC candidates: Laura Lewis unable, Rev Katie at UUFD not available Mondays. Gwen Lachelt and Kathy Tonnessen accepted but could not be at meeting.
External Certification. Region 9 (Laura Lewis) suggested La Plata County Economic Development Alliance. Roger Zalneraitis, Director of La Plata County Economic Development Alliance, would present details to their Board.
LW calculation methodology being considered by SC July 29.
Presentation on TERP by MM at UUA GA June 18 about 75 people
Presentation to Rotary by MM July 8, 2015 about 25 people
Potluck Dinner. We enjoyed many eggs!
Discussion:
Mike T. suggested presenting info on Thrive! at City Council Meeting. Mia interested in giving that presentation to Council. Mike T. will initially arrange meeting with himself, MM & City Council members.
External Certification – All agreed that we should pursue external certification through La Plata County Economic Development Alliance. MM will seek final approval from Steering Committee. If SC approves, MM will send requested information to Director of the Alliance for approval by their Board.
IWJ affiliation. Agreed we should apply for affiliation. MM will seek final approval from Steering Committee. If SC approves, MM will submit application to IWJ for affiliation.
SC Nominees:
Kathy Tonnessen and Gwen Lechelt were unable to attend tonight. Coalition members would like to invite these nominees to the next Coalition Meeting according to the process we have established. MM will do this.
Volunteer Positions & opportunities
Volunteer Coordinator - track volunteer hours. No volunteer at this time.
Tabling.
Bayfield Farmers’ Market Saturdays – no volunteers at this time.
Ignacio Farmers’ Market? (MM will check with Ignacio Library to see if Farmers Market still exists).
Durango Farmers’ Market – Brooke will circulate at the Farmers Market. MM will get OK from the Director first.
NEXT MEETING AUGUST 10
