Service Providers Network Meeting Notes

As of July 29, 2009, meeting notes will be posted to the Literacy Providers' Google group.

Meeting Notes – July 14, 2009

Members present: Mary Ellison, Gilda Estrada, Bob Harper, Elisa Hupp, Gretchen Giuffre, Edith Guzman, Molly Lewis, Hector Mandujano, Katie Murdock, Leslie Payne, Anna Perez-Rick, Yvonne Peterson, Francisco Pinedo, Ruth Rodriguez, Gisela Sabogal, Janet Shing, Jessica Roach

Agenda Item #	Discussion	Decision & Action to be Taken
1	As a follow-up to the survey that was administered in the Spring, Janet shared some maps of the literacy network. The map is one tool to help networks improve information flow, increase communication, support leadership, and encourage innovation and learning. Community Foundation is interested in social network mapping as a way to learn how nonprofit organizations and public agencies work together. This year, Community Foundation will map five networks: youth development, literacy, environment, 2-1-1, and social services in Greenfield. Examples of maps were shared, for example, respondents by primary area of literacy, geography, and interest in working on policy issues.	Janet will invite the Network to a follow-up meeting to discuss priority areas and potential next steps.
2	Announcements -          Salinas Public Library shared information regarding its Salinas Stories and summer reading program. More info is available at www.salinas.lib.ca.us and www.salinasstories.blogspot.com/ -          Monterey County Free Libraries is offering a summer reading program to adults for adults; will partner with a Seaside pizza restaurant to make donations on Sept. 8, International Literacy Day; will recognize tutors on Sept. 20 at the Marina Library; and held a meeting in Greenfield to learn about literacy needs of Oaxacans. More info is at www.co.monterey.ca.us/library/ -          Chartwell mentioned a free online financial management tool, www.mint.com -          Salinas Adult School said that the Literacy Campaign might be interested in working with Literacy America to create study circles for educators -          King City FRC expects to begin its adult literacy classes in August. Hector is recruiting an instructor. -          Monterey County Literacy Week is Sept. 8-14. The Literacy Campaign is interested in promoting your pre-existing events such as an open-house or tutor recognition and will conduct all the follow-up with the media. -          The Literacy Campaign seeks literacy service providers’ input regarding the services (e.g. meeting coordination, professional development opportunities, marketing, etc.) you would like when the Campaign’s efforts transition to another organization.	Hector will send the job description to Janet to share with everyone. Submit your media releases to Janet by Aug. 7. Submit your comments to Janet.
3	Next meeting: August 11, 12:00 to 1:30 pm Alisal Healthy Start, 1441 Del Monte Ave, Salinas