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Meeting Minutes, Tuesday June 23, 2020
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Present: Debbie Geyer, Bryan Taylor, Daphne Lightfoot (Prevention Assoc.), Angie Point, Mike
Dittenber (CHA), Carol Mitchell, Fiona May, Deb Root, Josh Erickson (Safe Families), Kelli
Jenkins (Just Serve), Jeri Gowen (Prevention Assoc.), Bonneau, Michelle Bonneau (West Ada
S.D.), Denise Milburn, Rachelle Castleberry, Kristie Williams (St. Lukes Peds), Tricia Lofton, Jim
and Sharon Porter, Savannah Swisher (Idaho Youth Ranch)
Meeting called to order at 10:00 am. Fiona motioned and Jim seconded the motion to accept
the minutes from the YMPC meeting held on February 25, 2020. Motion passed.
Special Presentation: Bryan F. Taylor - Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney's
Office: "Drugs in Our Community"
Bryan discussed the multi-faceted challenges of the current drug-related issues facing our
county community, including:
• Seventy - eighty percent of all crime is alcohol/drug-related
• Marijuana is coming into the State regularly. Greatest concerns stem from the THC
derivatives: waxes, hash oil (very high in THC), and edibles.
• Edibles are the fastest growing use - sodas, brownies, cupcakes, body 'butter', candies -
detection is extremely difficult since they are very hard to differentiate visually.
• "Generation RX"opoids- Marijuana and derivatives are first choice, then prescription drugs,
then heroin (as the 'cheaper' option).
• Methamphetamine use is still a great concern, as use has increased by 700% over the last
10 years, and addiction rate is extremely high after just one dose.
In response to a question about prevention programs through the County, Bryan stated that
there isn't much that he is aware of. Law enforcement has always targeted the supply, rather
than eliminating demand. If the addictive components to produce the drugs can be taken
away, the supply can be eliminated.
Committee Reports:
1. Caldwell Youth Forum Subcommittee - Ron Bonneau - moving ahead at this point with an
in-person Forum. The College is keeping us apprised of changes as they happen. Moving
forward, but pending. YMCA staff will be facilitating the day's activites, as this is much less
costly and local. Next meeting is on July 7th at the YMCA at 10am. Keeping on top of the
COVID-19 protocols, and are determining how they will impact Forum sessions as we get
closer to the event date. "It's On Us" has been the primary theme - what does this look
like now with COVID-19?
2. Let's Move! Caldwell Subcommittee - Denise Milburn/Debbie Geyer - Family Fun Day was
cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns; the grant funding will be rolled over for next
year's event.
3. Caldwell Saves 1St : Carol Mitchell – The April financial literacy event at the high schools
was cancelled because of COVID-19. August is verification month for those families who
have completed the classes to receive their annual incentives.
Questions for new classes/new families: How do we roll out Caldwell Saves 1st at this time?
Will the Library (use of public rooms) and YMCA (events at the Y) still have availability?
Working through the issues day by day.
4. We the Family – Fiona May – Fiona was able to post resources on Facebook during the
pandemic. Working with 'book and a bite' in conjunction with the OASIS summer feeding
program; Library will have STEM activities from mid-July – mid-August. Could use
volunteers on Wednesdays for this program; contact Fiona at the Library if interested. There
are also lots of online activities at the Library – check it out!
Community Reports
ALB Canyon County – Debbie Geyer: A small amount of grant funds for the Operation School
Bell and Baby Bundles projects are left at this point to apply toward the coming year.
Just Serve: Kelli Jenkins: July 23rd at the Train Depot, Just Serve will be hosting a Community
baby shower (Open House format) to help out the smallest of our community. Flyers will be
sent out to everyone. Proceeds/donation items will benefit the ALB-Canyon County and
Salvation Army Baby Haven, as well as COSSA and Canyon Springs Community Teen Mom
programs.
Compassion Caldwell – Jim and Sharon Porter: It was tough to make the decision not to hold
it this year. Hoping to have an alternative event in the near future.
Safe Families for Children – Josh Erickson: The organization stands 'upstream' from foster
care to provide a circle of support around families in foster care to keep families together.
They are currently coordinating with churches in the area. No current law in Idaho that they
fall under.
2C drug free (Prevention Associates) – Daphne Lightfoot and Jeri Gowen: Focus is on
prevention policies. They have been awarded a new grant and are wanting to connect with
the community. Funds may be spent on curriculum, counseling, and mental health concerns.
Provided 23 tele-health outreaches this past fall and spring. They are currently meeting the
third Tuesday of every month via Zoom meeting. Debbie will send the link out to those who
are interested.
July 4th Activities in Caldwell: No 4th of July parade or Memorial Park group events this year,
but the fireworks will go on as usual. With the support of a Census grant, the City has sent
out a mailing in residential water bills to help spread/honor patriotism in our community. The
mailing included a flag sticker that can be adhered to a car window or house window—"Though
we can't gather together, we can stand together – when you see the flag, honk and wave!"
A few members expressed concern regarding the Youth Master Plan Committee's current "3rd
Tuesday" meeting day. A survey will be sent out to see if a different meeting day will be a
better fit for committee member schedules.
Denise motioned, Fiona seconded the motion to adjourn at 11:17 am. The next meeting will
be scheduled after the survey responses regarding future meetings are received.
Respectfully submitted,
Angie Point, Secretary
Youth Master Plan Committee