Gallatin County DUI Task Force
Members
Stephen Scott, Citizen Volunteer
Alex Fuller, GCSO
Bob Larson, Citizen Volunteer
Cherie Lofton, MHP
Shanda Smith, Gallatin County HD, Citizen Volunteer
Jonathan Cook, TFMO
Becky Johnson, ADSGC, Citzen Volunteer
Gordon Berger, WYPD
Kezia Vernon, ASMSU Community Outreach
Jeff McRae, Manhattan PD
Hal Richardson, MSU PD
Jenna Caplette, Task Force Coordinator
Absent
Susan Wordal, City attorney's office (excused)
Christina Crow, Citizen Volunteer
Thomas Bonnell, MSU PD, Member
Introductions
February minutes approved. Cherie motion, Jeff second. Unanimous approval.
New Business
Discussion regarding Gallatin County guidelines regarding motions and their approval. Task Force takes note and will record the number of votes for and against each motion.
Round table topics for April discussed re: further discussion of possible legislative action; possible topics of interest for the Community Alcohol Coalition's work; and projects for Task Force investment of their “Bob Larson” mini-grant funds.
Marketing report
Obvious Ad with mule has been approved and will be displayed through April 10th
Discussion regarding further advertising opportunities and suggestions for expansion including pencils, rulers, and bookmarks. Further discussion indefinitely halted, and previously used/ordered bumper stickers will be used until further interest arises.
Next meeting is a Roundtable discussion at the Wilson school boardroom.
Jenna may be able to audit the training for the new ACT curriculum. ADSGC is considering being a “test” site for the curriculum.
Old Business
Swimming Upstream Awards
Honorees have been selected and notified, technicalities re: presentation and logistics of award ceremony are in progress.
Bylaws amendment
Reviewed and completed with signatures from members. Bylaws will be distributed to members by email.
Need a new secretary for meeting note taking; treasurer. Kezia Vernon is the current note taker. Treasurer position discussed, is not noted in bylaws as official position. If interest is expressed in the future, issue will be addressed at that point.
Cherie on sign project
Near posting, weather permitting. Gordon Berger requested two signs and will notify the Task Force of his prefered locations.
Essay contest
Discussing possibility of working with Bozeman Public Schools teachers and asking the essay winner to present an excerpt at the Swimming Upstream awards next year.
Finances
Update on budget and mini-grant funds: Jenna is preparing budget report for next meeting.
Consider press releaserecruiting mini-grant applicants, numbers of applicants are low this year. Law enforcement overtime discussed, courtroom equipment. Will be discussed further at the roundtable meeting.
Mini-grant application from Media and Theater arts student production 6 minute film called Volition by Junior MSU film major. Description of plot, schedule, expenditures, etc. Sydney will email script, it will be screened in schools and copies will be available one year after completion (after the screenings are complete). Sydney will attend the next meeting to receive decision. Discussion on what sort and what level of visibility for Task Force contribution/logo needs to be clarified depending on contribution level. Need clear boundaries of progress, presentation, copy distribution delineated by group proposing.
Possible compliance checks funding?
Laptop computer or other solution for Task Force
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
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