We had a busy and full meeting this month! Leah's Pantry and the San Diego Food Bank gave an inspirational presentation on their trauma informed work, we learned more about ACEs Connection, and began taping for our MARC video!
See below for minutes. Handouts and minutes are also attached.
- Introductions (Name and Organization)
- Trauma Informed Journey Presentation
- San Diego Food Bank (Shelly Parks) & Leah’s Pantry (Adrienne Markworth)
Adrienne and Shelly provided an educational and informative presentation on the partnership between Leah’s Pantry and the San Diego Food Bank. They highlighted the history of food banks, how they have evolved and how their partnership has created more trauma-informed services in food banks throughout the county. Examples include: Focusing on the dignity of the recipients (ex. lengthening distribution hours to avoid waits in long lines); educating staff on trauma and the trauma of being food insecure; considering the requests of the recipients for food congruent with community, cultural or religious traditions; and increased provision of nutritious foods and fresh produce. See attached PowerPoint, Transforming the Role of Food handout, and Meaning of Food and Life Questionnaire for more information.
- ACEs Connection Network –
Dana presented an overview of ACEs Connection (see PP), including uses and options. She also demonstrated how to customize your notifications. See the attached PowerPoint and handouts.
- Committee Report Out
- Event (ad-hoc) Committee – Rosa Ana Lozada/Chris Muecke
Cindy Davidson and Chris Muecke shared the progress the committee is making in planning our event. The flyer was passed out (See attached and PLEASE SHARE!!). They expect 300 – 400 attendees and Cookie Monster is confirmed! SDTIGT members can sign up for Resiliency Stations – extending deadline to 11/13. PLEASE spread the word!
- Membership Committee – Stephen Carroll
1st time visitors were welcomed and offered a copy of our Orientation Sheet; Acknowledged attendees who officially became members.
- Marketing Committee – Dana Brown/Rosa Ana Lozada
Our new logo was shared!!! It was designed in partnership with youth from the "Inspire Youth Careers" program at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation.
- Training Committee – Melissa Tran-Chamblin
A survey will be sent out soon to gather information on organizations who are available to provide Trauma Informed Care trainings in the community. This list will be used as a resource for others seeking training. If you receive the survey, please forward it to the correct person. This is open to all organizations/individuals, not just Guide Team members.
- Resource Committee – Morgan Baskett
Cambria Walsh reported the committee is now looking at our members as a resource; They will soon be collecting member information to be used in connecting members to one another and creating a directory of individuals, expertise and experience.
- Mobilizing Action for Resilient Communities (MARC) Project Update
Cindy Davidson reported the MARC committee is looking at outcomes as the grant ends. Four members volunteered to share examples of accomplishments in the 4 goal areas. Cindy led us through an exercise where members identified an accomplishment in one of the goal areas, then divided into groups to share these. A worksheet to gather outcomes has also been sent out to members. Accomplishments gathered will be used in completing the MARC outcome report.
- Announcements/Achievements
- Linda Williams announced that Ashley McGuire, a leader in restorative justice, has received a grant to provide 10 FREE restorative circles – with teens or adults - by 12/31. They will be offered on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Contact Ashley at: ashleymcguire@gmail.com or 619-708-9124.
- Barry Pollard is looking for interns to work with pre-K kids to prepare them for Kindergarten. This would be going into day care centers to provide support. Contact him at bpollard@ucproject.org or 619-392-0203 if interested.
- Barry announced that the Urban Collaborative Project is hosting a showing of Resilience tomorrow 11/4 at Malcom X Library @ 9:30am
- Future Trauma Informed Journey Presentations
- January 5, 2018 – Educational Transformations, Carla Gerstein & Jackie Hicks
- March 2, 2018 – NAMI, Linda Ketterer?
- May 4, 2018 – OPEN
- July 6, 2018 – OPEN
- September 7, 2018 – OPEN
- November 2, 2018 – OPEN
- Next meeting – January 5, 2018 Networking 12:00; Meeting 12:30 – 2:30
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