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JCPC Business Report on Conference/Training Opportunities – A staff at Wrenn House will be attending a Supervisor training a little later this month and they are excited about that. Kelsey Mosley attended a Women’s Conference and a Fair Housing Conference. Susan reported that Kate Giduz went to Racial Equity Institute training and learned a lot. Freedom House hosted (JCPC sponsored) a trauma informed training for JCPC members and programs. Election of Officers – Floor opened for nomination for Chair and Vice Chair. Meg stated that she is willing to serve again, but does not want to take the opportunity from others. Donna King motioned that Meg McGurk serve as Chair for FY 17-18 and was seconded by Kristi Price. Motion carried unanimously. Meg McGurk motioned that Bernard Miles serve as Vice Chair for FY 17-18 and was seconded by Sherita Cobb. Motion carried unanimously. Announcements Donna shared that the Town and Gown collaborative will be holding a meeting about program planning aimed at parents communicating with their kids about drinking and are seeking input from the public. Meg suggested that Eleanor come in and talk to the group about the work being done. Gayane mentioned that Orange County ABC is the only one in the State (self-reported) with signage up stating that no one under the age of 21 is allowed within the store, even if accompanied by a parent, and is actively enforcing the rule. Street Safe, which operates a safe driving program, also offers a class on alcohol and drug education. The programs have primarily been offered out at the coast, but Anna reports that she has recently been able to get them to come out to Orange County and they will be offering classes in Hillsborough. They will be using the class for court referrals, but it is also open to the public and appropriate for both kids and parents. Anna has been working with Paws for People, a non-profit out of New Hanover County, to get a court house trained facility dog to work specifically with child victims and juvenile respondents. They have been approved and Anna is talking with the judges to get her approved. The dog will be able to meet with victims and respondents in the office and other locations, and also be allowed in the courtroom. Orange County will be the second county in NC to have a trained dog for this particular purpose. Val reported that DSC created a new 1 hour program to help bystanders/witnesses to harassment to help intervene in a non-violent way. JCPC would like to offer this training during one the regular meetings. Sherita reports that OCS is organizing the Second Annual Health & Wellness Fair, sponsored by Hillsborough Pharmacy, at the Barn in Hillsborough on September 23 from 10a-3p. They are starting to solicit vendors now to distribute information and swag to parents.