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Meeting Minutes February 18, 2016 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Watertown Senior and Community Center

Introductions and review of agenda  Attendance: Ashley Nelson, Susan Wollin, Abbey Frye, Gary Fisk, Andrea Turke, Kelli Kuenzi, Tina Crave

Review of events and resources  Community Giving Project o Created a “Voice of the People” for the Watertown Daily Times . Waiting to see the article printed in the paper  City will be applying for a grant for the bike path as posted in the Watertown Daily Times on 1/27/2016  Park and Rec Department is pushing for more micro parks throughout the community o Concord Ave and Oconomowoc Ave . Community member, Dot Steinberg, saw weeds cut down every year and wanted to see more greenery; began the initiative  Goal Planning o Utilizing the Logic Model . Goal #1: Increase membership to core committee  Committee completed this goal for 2016  Important Notes: 1. Tina Crave—Explanation of the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation o LifePoint now has 80% ownership of the hospital, remaining 20% is held by the community foundation o Grants will be available for the community to apply ($50-60 million invested for health related issues=we have resources available)  Focuses on chronic disease, physical activity, nutrition, etc. 2. Tina Crave—Questions about SNAP vs. WIC o Discussion about farmer’s markets and promoting these services in the community o Food Pantry—can they offer resources to those who need them through WIC, SNAP, etc. o Wal-Mart provides produce to WS & CC o Community members brings Brownberry bread around town 3. Andrea Turke-Reach out to the WACC regarding mental health providers . Goal #2: Creating a stronger presence in the Watertown community  Committee began discussions on this goal 1. Will complete at next meeting in March

Community Health Priorities  Access to Care – Andrea o 109 patient visits in January o 21% focused on mental health o 16% focused on hypertension o Max drug savings: asthma o Minimum drug savings: thyroid

 Active Community Environments—Gary

o Walk on Saturday

. Numbers are down a little

. Jan 23-23

. Jan 30-9 (alternative site—Shopko; hospital location did not work due to privacy)

. Feb 6-20

. Feb 13-21

. High school may be on lock down moving forward, so we’ll have to be mindful of certain areas not being accessible for walkers

 Park and Rec—Kelli

o All activities are still going from last month’s update

o Discussion was had that Cindy has concern about those people who cannot afford programming

. Grant/scholarships are available to help with costs of programming . Very supportive of those in financial need

o Candlelight Hike Through the Woods-February 6th

. Extremely successful!

. Attendance was challenging to gauge due to many people starting at various locations, however, an estimated 800 people attended

. Looking to change the date to the Winter Solstice instead moving forward

o Babysitting class is full

. Another instructor was added

. Held on 3/21-3/22

o Youth archery sign up is going on

o Men’s open gym is starting

o Foot Sole-indoor soccer program

o 5th Grade Girls’ Basketball—35 girls

o 10 teams for WHS intermural basketball

o Swimming sessions available

o No school, open pool to be available during spring break

o Senior walking program busy downstairs at the Park and Rec

o 5 individuals are signed up for lifeguarding classes

o Watertown Aquatics-35 individuals

. Will begin again in mid-May

o 6 exercise classes available

o Disc golf—35 people came out for an event

o Girls on the Run registration is beginning

o Spring soccer, softball, and baseball sign-ups beginning

 WUSD/ Food Systems—Joan o No current update

Other Items

 Facebook update—Abbey o 170 likes, 2 are new this week o Jan 22-posted about the Walk on Saturday-27 individuals saw o Jan 28-posted about the alternative route for the Walk on Saturday- 64 views o Posted about Wear Red Day-34 views o Posted about the Food Drive/Walk on Saturday-177 people viewed o Posted about the Food Drive/Walk on Saturday again-71 people viewed

Meeting To Do’s:

o Tina-learn more about backpack program: how many churches, schools, children

o Gary-learn more about Bread and Roses (Sarah Stocks in on the committee)

o Ashley-learn more about Loafs and Fishes

o Andrea-learn more about WACC’s mental health program and any food donations

o Susan-learn more/reach out to Joan at WUSD and Food Pantry

o Abbey-WIC

o Kelly-learn more about Second Harvest and donation to community center

Focus for Next Month:

o Complete second portion of goals for 2016

o Provide updates from “To Do’s” based on Goal #1

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. at the Watertown Senior and Community Center.