Cowlitz Community Network Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 11:30 – 1:00PM
MINUTES
Present: Michael O’Neill-Chair, Louise Brown, Jeane Conrad, Corie Dow-Cramer,
Gabby Meador, Laurie Severson Guests: Amanda Davis
Staff: Amber Rosewood
Introductions and Icebreaker
Michael welcomed attendees and thanked everyone for their participation.
Additions to Agenda
There were no additions to the agenda.
Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda documents were sent to members for review prior to the meeting.
September 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
October 2021 Funds Status Report
October 2021 Expense Report
September Transactions
Cowlitz County Treasurer Payroll Transfer $ 3,000.00
ADP Wage Pay $ 2,363.43
ADP Tax $ 646.84
ADP Payroll Fees $ 10.00
ADP Payroll Fees $ 50.66
WA L&I 3rd Qtr Payment $ 72.77
Hiscox Insurance $ 51.66
Print Shop May Printing Invoice $ 103.30
September Account Balances
Red Canoe Savings $ 10.16
Red Canoe Checking $ 1,307.53
Cowlitz County Treasurer $ 54,509.18
Motion: Corie moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, Jeane seconded, and the motion carried.
Grant Status Reports
Financial Literacy | Cowlitz County Health & Human Services | Award $5,000
7/1/2021 – 12/31/2021: To provide financial literacy training for youth and families in Cowlitz County.
Expected Outcomes: (5) 4-part training series and (5) other financial literacy trainings
Upcoming Activities: The Network is partnering with the Highlands Neighborhood Association, Revitalization Association of South Kelso, and Fibre Federal Credit Union to provide a hybrid in-person and virtual MoneySmart for Young People 3-part series on 10/26, 11/2 and 11/9. The Network is also planning a drive-thru and walk-up activity bag pick up event with community partners on 11/5.
Program Updates: N/A
Behavioral Health | Cowlitz County Health & Human Services | Award $7,800
7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022: To provide technical assistance for child care providers that serve children with behavioral needs in Cowlitz County.
Expected Outcomes: 80% of child care centers will have staff participating in at least one training; at least 100 child care provider staff will attend at least one training; at least 6 trainings will be conducted for providers; at least 4 trainings will be conducted for families, share information at least two times per month; at least 100 new subscribers on the distribution list.
Upcoming Activities: The Network will plan and host 6 virtual learning sessions and at least 4 book club sessions for child care providers and families between January and June 2022. Amber will work with Laurie and Jill to schedule Conscious Discipline content and book additional speakers.
Program Updates: N/A
Child Care Partnership Grant – Cycle 2 Funding | WA Dept of Commerce
TBD: The Network is seeking a continuation of funds for fostering collaborative partnerships to expand child care capacity in Cowlitz County.
Expected Outcomes: TBD
Upcoming Activities: N/A
Program Updates: Award decisions are pending.
Child Care Supports | Community Foundation of Southwest Washington
TBD: The Network is seeking funding to provide continuing education, resources, and technical assistance for formal and informal child care providers, and families in Cowlitz County.
Expected Outcomes: TBD
Upcoming Activities: N/A
Program Updates: Application was accepted on 8/31/21. Award decisions are expected in December.
Old Business
Members of the non-profit transition, board development and finance committees each met once during the month. Members agreed that the board should convene to complete a mission and vision activity prior to moving forward on application for non-profit status. Amber will reach out to executive directors of small non-profit organizations to learn more about their transition.
New Business
A budget was presented to the board for pre-approval of expenditures for Financial Literacy program activities in October, November, and December.
Motion: Louise moved to approve the FL Project Budget, Corie seconded, and the motion carried.
Executive Session
Executive Session was postponed.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 11:30am-1pm by Zoom.