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Human Services Advisory Commission — Minutes — July 16, 2001 Page 3 of 5 There was discussion about notable achievements and notable gaps that have occurred in Orange County since ae 1989 Poverty Forum. Staff was directed to go through the 1989 Poverty Forum Report to identify what has been accomplished and what hasn't. This would be very useful for the planning of this year's Forum. Mr. Block asked if staff still has the evaluations from the 2000 Forum, to which Ms. Barber replied in the affirmative. Mr. Block said that these could be used for constructive criticism for this year's Forum, to which Ms. Wash agreed. Staff was directed to send copies of the evaluations from 2000 Forum to all members well before the August meeting. Working Luncheon at Forum Ms. Echols said that the working luncheon, which was used at the 2000 Forum, was a great improvement because it encouraged people to stay for the breakout sessions. Ms. Echols introduced the subject of how to encourage attendees to stay all day, also. She said that the idea is to make it so interesting that they want to stay for the entire Forum. Ideas for Encouraging Participants to Remain for the Entire Forum • Giving away Volunteer Coffee /Soup Mugs and filling them with candy • Offering attendees Continuing Education Units (CELT) Certificates upon completion of the Forum A MOTION WAS MADE BY Ms. Wash,, AND SECONDED BY Mr. Thompson, to apply for Continuing Education Unit Certification for the 2001 Forum. VOTE: UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. fhank You Letters for Speakers Mr. Block asked if the Forum speakers receive recognition with a certificate? Ms. Echols said that they do receive a thank you letter. VIDEO TAPING OF THE FORUM Ms. Hinton asked if the Forum should be video - taped? Ms. Wash asked what that would be used for. Ms. Hinton explained that the Forum video could be aired on the local Cable People's Channel. Ms. Hinton explained that the cost is about $200. She suggested video - taping the morning session and the afternoon recap. SCHOLARSHIPS Commissioner Jacobs asked if there was a way to help those who cannot afford the cost of the Forum, and Ms. Hinton replied that this has been part of the registration process in the past. Commissioner Jacobs said that we should advertise this also. He said it would be especially helpful this year since the theme is "Poverty." NUMBER OF ATTENDEES EXPECTED Ms. Wash asked when will we have a pretty good idea of how many attendees there will be? Ms. Hinton answered that we will have that by the end of August. AGENDA FOR 2001 FORUM Discussion ensued on the points on the proposed agenda for the 2001 Forum as follows: Protecting and Preserving — People, Resources, Quality of Life Orange County, North Carolina — You Count! AREA CODE (919) 245 -2125: FAX (919) 644 -0246: EMAIL: npacigaRcco.orange.nc.us : WEB: wimco.orange.nc.us