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Federal funding to help vulnerable Americans in danger of getting cut

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

4/11/13 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

AFSCME: Andrew Jones, Molly Kennedy, Chuck Carlson, Joann Holton, Sam Arneson, John Knobbe, and Deb Burger

Management: Terri Stratton, Karen Jones, Laina Carlson, and Suzie Brusoe

1. Poor Patio Lighting The local is concerned about the lighting on the patio. When staff is supervising clients after dark, it is very difficult to see. Karen stated they are waiting to get approval from Bill Olson to address this issue. Action Item

10/18/12 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

PRESENT: For AFSCME: Andrew Jones, Molly Kennedy, Chuck Carlson, Scott Grefe, Kevin Graves, Sam Arneson, John Knobbe and Deb Burger

For Management: Terri Stratton, Kristine Lancaster, Todd Johnston, Janette Q.

AFSCME Items:

1. How is the hiring process going? Management has completed interviews, and will be filling one .8 position, and one intermittent as well.

7/12/12 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

Labor: Andrew Jones, Molly Kennedy, Chuck Carlson, Scott Grefe, and Sam Arneson
Management: Linda Miller, Todd Johnston, Kristine Lancaster

Labor items

4/17/12 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

In attendance: John Knobbe, Kevin Graves, Sam Arneson, Paula Skaalrud (via ITV), Brian Teuber, Janet Quizland (RN), Linda Miller

1. At the safety committee we would like to have AFSCME reps from the appropriate bargaining units at the committee meetings. – This is a meeting that has been happening in conjunction with the staff meeting. It is now being broken down to it’s own meeting. AFSCME has asked that Deb Burger be allowed to attend these with Sam Arneson as the backup. Brian agreed to make sure the minutes are posted for everyone.

4/21/11 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

Present: Kevin Graves, Chuck Carlson, Ann Sullivan (Recorder), Molly Kennedy, Scott Grefe, John Knobbe, Sam Arneson, Bonnie Sack, Paula Skaalrud (phone), Deb Berger, Linda Miller

3/20/11 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

Present: Marlowe Grau, Kevin Graves, Chuck Carlson, Molly Kennedy, John Knobbe, Ann Sullivan (Recorder), Pat Marcus, Carol Olson, Kristine Wahlberg (ITV)

1/13/11 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

Present: Bonnie Sack, Linda Miller, Molly Kennedy, Sam Arneson, Ann Sullivan (Recorder), Paula Skaalrud (ITV)

1. Has Affinity Plus Credit Union Visit been scheduled?
• Sam will schedule and let Bonnie know the date.

2. Do wing fire doors now open when alarm sounds?
• The doors were set wrong but are now fixed. The Fire Marshall was just there and the doors passed inspection.

3. Sidewalks heaving – prevent egress?
• The door was re-adjusted and also passed Fire Marshall inspection.

12/9/10 CBHH/CARE Meeting Minutes

Present: Molly Kennedy, Kevin Graves, Scott Grefe, Chuck Carlson, Marlowe Grau, Pat Marcus, Ann Sullivan (Recorder), Kristine Wahlberg (ITV), John Knobbe
AFSCME Agenda Items
• Did the PT Night LPN position get filled?
o This position was first posted internally with no bidders. It was then posted on the web and they had applicants- unfortunately none of these applicants cared to interview. It is currently posted on the web again and the state recruiter is also working on filling the position.