3. Website Updates: Laura Robinson previously created a COMPASS Facebook page. Laura mentioned that it has received many hits partially due to the link with her personal Facebook. Amanda asked the group if they would like to continue with this site and what information they would like to have listed on Facebook. Group agreed to continue with Facebook with focus being a way to advertise upcoming events and to inform people about services available by surrounding agencies/organizations. Amanda has agreed to maintain the site. Amanda will work with Sarah and Laura to formalize information to share.

4. Old Business

a. Projector Grant: We did receive the grant to purchase the projector. We are now awaiting word as to how we will receive the money. RH will house both the laptop and projector. Please contact Kathy Hicks or mention at meeting when there is a need for use as to arrange a pick up.

b. Goals

i. To increase the connection and communication between Sexual Assault, Mental Health, and Disability Organizations: Carrie Williams from NIU does plan to attend future meetings, however was unable to make today’s meeting. Amanda trained NIU police, persons from criminal justice and higher education, in December on various topics including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gave information on COMPASS and FSA. Approximately 50 persons attended.

ii. To conduct cross training between Rape Crisis Center, Metal Health and Disability Organizations: Training scheduled for March 23, 2012 at OH.

iii. To increase public awareness regarding sexual assault issues and the resources available: Amanda is working on a traveling clothesline project for display during the months of March and April. Survivors will make t-shirts to display on a clothesline that will travel with Amanda to bring awareness to sexual assault. If you have a client interested in making a t-shirt for display, please contact Amanda. Contact Amanda if you would like the display at your agency. Nancy would like Amanda to meet with the OH group at their last meeting to discuss this project.

iv. To have onsite staff from a Rape Crisis Center or a Sexual Assault Expert at Disability Organizations: Amanda has reached out to many agencies to offer her on-site services, but has not had much of a response. She will continue these efforts.

v. To conduct sexual assault training for women with disabilities: Starting January 17, Amanda and Dawn will provide a 10 week program for women on sexual safety at OH. Sessions will be every Tuesday from 2:30 – 3:30. Nancy contacted the Sycamore HS 18-21 program and has one who will attend these sessions. Nancy will contact the same program at DHS to inquire as well.

vi. Conduct fundraising activities: Amanda confirmed that the Women’s Resource Center is doing the Rock Against Rape Concert. Amanda asked group what their thoughts were as to COMPASS having a similar one. Group agreed to table further discussion until later in the year.

Mission/Vision/Logo Statement Finalization: Diana spoke with RAMP about sending a representative to these meetings. They are undergoing staff changes, so it is under consideration. Diana also spoke with FSA to see if they would like to be in the brochure. Group discussed whether RAMP should continue to be in the brochure if they do not send a representative. Group decided to put brochures on hold to allow both RAMP and FSA time to determine if they will be participants.

5. New Business

Confidentiality Clause: Tabled for next meeting. Please look over the copy Amanda previously sent and be prepared to discuss at next meeting. Contact Amanda if you need another copy.
DCP/SAFE: The DCP/SAFE Coalition recognized Amanda Schrems at their Annual Assembly Event for her efforts towards prevention and safe living in our community. Kathy presented the award to Amanda during this meeting. The next Violence Prevention meeting is a brown bag lunch with presentation topic of Bullying on January 10 at FSA. Youth Service Providers and

Violence Prevention Task Force both will focus on bullying for their future goals. Violence Prevention is planning to do a survey monkey questionnaire. Once finalized, they will advertize the link for people to participate. The Safe Kids Action Group, whose focus is on unintentional injury, is looking for new members. Kathy will email information on Safe Kids to the group to share with others.

6. Reports and Activity/Event Announcements:

Safe Passage: Amanda has the following trainings scheduled: January 23-27 from 4:30 – 9:30; January 28 & 29 from 9:00 – 4:30; January 30 – February 3 from 4:30 – 9:30; and February 4 & 5 from 9:00 – 4:30. Internships are for two semesters. Volunteers are for 6 months. Contact Amanda for more information.
FSA: No report.
Self Advocates: No report.
OH: Nancy is very excited about the January class beginning.

Meetings: Group discussed and decided to keep meetings as the third Tuesday of each month with exception of holidays, etc., from 12:30 – 1:30, at FSA.
Meeting Adjourned: 1:30 pm.

Next Meeting: January 17, 2012 12:30 at FSA

Future Dates: February 21, 2012

March 20, 2012

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Christensen

Recorder

Attachments:

COMPASS Minutes 12.20.11