HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-12-1991 MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL , � �
MINUTES
� MAYOR'S COMMITTEE FOR THE EMPLOYMENT
OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER WORKERS
Meeting of December 12, 1991
Present: Chairman Larry Mitchell, Gwynne Brady, Kathie Green, Don
Thompson, George Ferney, Linnie Jensen, Lois Adair, MaryLou Cooper,
Teri Ottens, Sue Mullen, recording secretary and guest speaker
Margaret Langan, Canyon County Organization on Aging.
Chairman Larry Mitchell called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon
at the Elks Lodge in Caldwell.
The first item of business was the approval of the minutes from the
meeting of November 14, 1991. With no corrections or additions it
was the consensus of the committee to approve the minutes as
distributed.
The next item of business was the employment newsletter. Teri
indicated that information went out in the mail with the last
Chamber mailing concerning two individuals ready for work. There
was discussion regarding getting this information to a variety of
sources so that it is readily available for employers. Teri stated
that she will talk to the Idaho Press Tribune and KCID about doing
a story on this program. Don Thompson stated if committee members
will bring qualified prospective employees names to each meeting of
the Mayor's Committee, they will be collected and sent out with the
Chamber's mailing the first of the following month. He further
stated that this program should be evaluated in approximately 6
months and revamped if necessary.
The next item of business was the Task Force update. Larry
Mitchell stated that there is going to be another meeting in Boise
and anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Don Thompson
indicated that he is interested in attending.
There was discussion regarding a community forum to inform the
public about the ADA and what it means to their business. After
brief discussion, Don Thompson agreed to set up a speaker, time and
place for the forum. Teri made a motion to approve the spending of
up to $300 for pon's use in setting up this community meeting.
Lois Adair seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed unanimously.
Larry reminded the committee members that January is the month for
officer elections and to be thinking of nominations or volunteering
for a particular position.
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The next item of b siness as the guest speaker?"Margaret Lan an of
the Canyon County Organization on A in Mar aret g
` presentation about how her organi at on operates g nd various
programs offered through CCOA. Ms. Langan distributed several
handouts with information about the program. It was a very
informative and useful presentation.
With no other business the meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Mullen,
Recording Secretary