Solano County Mayors’ Committee for the Employment of

People with Disabilities

Minutes  May 12, 2009

Solano County Office of Education

In Attendance: Jamie Johnson, Alicia Miller, Kim Lane, Debra Troxil, Tracy Hostetter, Cheryl Ramos, Gracia Heitzmann, Marlyn Karrasch, Dale Jacobsen

Welcome and Introductions: Jamie Johnson, Chair

Recording Secretary’s Report – Debra Troxil

Motion to approve the April 2009 minutes motioned by Marli, 2^nd by Alicia and approved as written.

Treasurer’s Report- Cheryl Ramos

Mayors’ Committee balance $3, 363.34, $.60 interest, Buddy Walk funds balance $1, 445.33. Total funds

$4, 808.67. No expenditures for April 2009. Motion to approve by Alicia, 2^nd by Kim, and approved.

Cheryl received a “Certificate of Reviver” from the State of CA Franchise Tax Board, which verifies the committee’s good standing with the state as a tax-exempt non-profit.

Job Development:

• Kim Lane explained what the on the Job Circle is and reported the outcome of the recent event. It is lead by Trish Lane from DOR (510-622-2789, palane@dor.ca.gov). All job seekers who attend have a disability and most are DOR clients, There were 8 employers who interviewed over 40 applicants. Three people were offered jobs that day, and there should be more to come in the next week. The plan is to have the event once a year and the MC will have representation at the planning meetings. Clients will also be invited to participate in preparing for future events. The first meeting to plan next year’s event will be on May 20^th at 2:00 at DOR in Fairfield. There was a suggestion by the organizers to create a “job club” for individuals who participated to provide support to as they continue to look for jobs. The MC donated $50 to this year’s Job Circle to help pay for refreshments.

• The WIB has expanded the Summer Youth Employment program and there will be many more jobs available to youth.  The application and orientation process has begun and youth with disabilities will qualify for the program.

Employer Recognition Event:

• · Registration – tickets will cost $15 per person. As always, the employers will get one complimentary ticket for each business.
• · Food - nothing new to report. Light appetizers will be prepared by committee members.
• · Speaker and Entertainment:
• Leadership team will be meeting with Neil Albrighton on May 22^nd. He is a Disability Consultant from Sacramento. Discussion about the possibility of trying to find a student with a disability who could perform. The Pace Choir is not performing any longer.
• · Nominations:
• Kim Lane will chair committee. No changes from the last time. Kim will update the forms to be sent out to members by email. The due date for all nominations is Sept. 9, 2009

• · Decorations:
• Jamie spoke with Sue Wakerly at Pace and she said they will provide the decorations again.
• · Press/Community Involvement:
• Jamie will contact Mayor’s offices and other political figures to give them the date and event information.

Announcements, Future Meetings:

June 9^th     8:30 Solano County Office of Education, Blue Rock Springs Room

July 14^th       8:30  SCOE, Waterman Room

August 4^th     8:30 Golden Hills Education Center, Fairfield (room TBA)

Please invite others to join us!

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