July 10, 2006

PSMP Leaders June Teleconference Meeting


I. Meeting called to order – 8:40 a.m.

II. Role Call –Raymond Shattuck, Melissa Huber, Timothous Jones, Bernard Warren, Calvin Culmer, Naomi Goldberger, Melanie Reese, and Valerie Febres

III. Updates from Leaders
A. Raymond Shattuck (Advocate) – HAVEN in Anne Arundel County has confirmed to be a host site. Upon his return we will confirm the dates and times for the upcoming PSMP training. Raymond and Melanie (GFF) will be co-leaders for this training.

B. Timothous Jones (Jones-Mack Publishing / RACDC) – Has 2 locations who are interested in doing trainings in the near future. He will follow-up with the group as he receives any updates. Also, he is willing to co-teach with any other leaders.

C. Melissa Huber (Cecil County Health Department) – Will be conducting the 1st PSMP sessions in Cecil County starting Tuesday, July 11 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. She will be co-facilitating with Naomi Goldberger (GFF).

D. Melanie Reese & Naomi Goldberger (GFF) – The following organizations have expressed interest in being host site for PSMP trainings:
1. Total Health Care, Inc.
2. Women Accepting Responsibility (WAR)
3. HERO
4. Johns Hopkins University


IV. Feedback – PSMP Toolkit

A. Leaders – Many have found it to be a useful tool as we prepare to conduct our trainings. Others are still becoming adjusting to the idea and will take the time to carefully review the toolkit.
B. Survey – We ask all leaders to complete the survey. GFF would like to receive as much feedback as possible.


V. Brainstorming – PSMP Slogan

A. Slogan – We are looking to create PSMP slogan that will embrace the theme of our trainings. This slogan will be displayed any all marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, incentives, etc. We ask that each leader contributes an idea and submits your final votes by July 21. Here’s what we have so far:
1. “Living Positively Well” (Melanie Reese)
2. “Prosperous Living, Prosperous Life” (Timothous Jones)
3. “Empowered Positive Living” (Melanie Reese)
4. “Living Positively = Prosperity” (Timothous Jones)


VI. PSMP – Training Schedule

July 2006
1. Cecil County Health Department
2. Baltimore County Health Department

August 2006
1. HERO – Baltimore City (Rebecca Bradley & ???)
2. Haven – Anne Arundel County (Raymond & Melanie Reese)
3. MD State AIDS Administration – Baltimore City (Bryna Grant & fellow leader that was previously trained)
4. Total Health Care, Inc. – Baltimore City (???)

September 2006
1. Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore City (???)

Our calendar for August and September is still being finalized. If there are any leaders who are ready to conduct trainings please contact Naomi Goldberger at Naomi@gffonline.org or 410-209-2412 ext. 04.


VII. Next Teleconference Meeting
A. Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 14 at 8:30 a.m. We ask that you RSVP to Valerie@gffonline.org no later than Friday, August 11 at 2:00 pm.


VIII. Adjourn – 9:09 a.m.