Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
RM110 HAPS Bldg, Denton
MINUTES
In Attendance:
Karen Bishop
Roger Eareckson
Ron Russum
Laura Patrick
Christina Engle
Chris Engle
DFC Project Director
BOE
Alcohol Beverage Inspector
CCHD
Parent - Federalsburg
Youth - Federalsburg
Tamara Weishaupt
Bill Allen
Amanda Brown
James Brown
Carol D’Agostino
Community member
BOE
Recs and Parks Americorp
DJS
Purple Cat
Meeting called to order at 12:20 PM
MINUTES:
Corrected minutes from June meeting were provided to members. Minutes from July 8, 2009
reviewed by Coalition members. Minutes approved as written. 1st motion to approve: Roger Eareckson, 2nd
motion to approve: Ron Russum. All in favor
REPORTS:
Alcohol Beverage Inspector
 On August 8th 2009, (Saturday evening 11:18 PM) Ron received a call on the TIPS line. He called
dispatch and the Denton PD went to the residence. 5 underage youth were cited for underage
possession and 1 adult was cited for providing alcohol to minors.
 Ron said so far since the start of the TIPS line, 13 calls have been received.
 Ron discussed the letter he sent to the liquor board regarding those under 18 being able to sell
alcohol at establishments, but yet they cannot consume until they are 21. The liquor board agreed
with his letter and the County attorney is now drafting legislation to send to Annapolis to see if the
law can be changed. This would occur October 2010 at the earliest.
 Ron did TIPS training to 9 people from Denton Fire Company. Ron and Karen are pleased that more
people are calling to be trained.
 Ron reported stings were done recently. Karen added that stings were not done since March 2007. 1
convenience store and 3 sit down restaurants were cited for selling alcohol to a minor. Ron and
Karen were pleased that 50 establishments were visited and only 4 cited.
OLD BUSINESS:
 Federalsburg Community Program- Alwinta Lake not able to make the meeting today. Karen
said Alwinta has had some success with kids and reaching out to them in Federalsburg with a
‘Fun Day’ program providing basketball and ‘step’activity.
 CADCA Conference- Karen and Heidi Rochon attended the conference in Kentucky. Karen
said it was a good conference. She said it was good to learn what other Coalition’s are doing.
Karen would like to put more funds in for next year’s conference to have more youth to come.
 Carol D Agostino Proposal- Karen gave proposal to all Coalition members. Karen also gave
members copy of survey questions. Carol told coalition there was 3 ways to reach members: 1hard copy survey to fill out 2- Website to go to 3- Chesapeake Helps to do phone survey. Bill
Allen asked about incentive for filling out survey? Carol said sometimes she questions what
motivation is for people who fill out surveys for just a prize. Karen hopes survey may be a good
recruitment tool for the Coalition. The Coalition discussed more questions to add to the survey.
Once the survey is completed Karen is to send out copy to all members for their comments.
NEW BUSINESS:
 Summerfest- Karen asked for Volunteers to help. She handed members a hand out on the “Drive
square simulation system” which will be at summer fest. In addition, she will hand out a
tolerance survey for those attending to fill out.
 Coalition Retreat- Karen asked members about attending a retreat. It would be a1 day training
from about 9AM-3:30 PM facilitated by Linda Walls. Karen gave members a brochure on
“Ponderin Place” where the workshop would be held. Karen would like it to be held in midSeptember. Let Karen know if you are interested in attending. Limit 15 people. Karen said she
must have 10 to hold training.
 Federalsburg Town Meeting-Monday August 17th at 2 PM. Karen needs someone from
Coalition to attend, she cannot. Bill Allen felt he could go and would let Karen know.
 Building Partnerships for Youth-Karen gave members a handout sent by Sharon Pahlman. She
said if anyone interested to call Sharon directly.
 Focus Groups- Karen is looking for people in certain parts of the county who could be trained to
do focus groups around the county as a way to gather information and data. Linda Walls would
do the trainings. Call Karen if you know anyone that is interested
Meeting adjourned 1:35p
NEXT COALITION MEETING:
Next meeting September 9th 2009 HAPS building Noon Room 110