South Sherman Hub, Neighbourhood Planning Team
Notes for meeting held February 7th, 2011
Meeting time and location: St. Giles Church, 7p.m.
Present – Rebecca Doll-Chair, Dan Peace - Treasurer, David Derbyshire –
Community Development Liaison, Sharon Charters & Matt Goodman – Hamilton
Community Foundation, Jacinta Ribiero - Portuguese Support Services – Carrey
Slotuik – resident and Meeting Secretary, Cathy and Steve Calverley - residents,
Even Fraser – Chair, McQuesten Planning Team, Duane Dahl - Boys and Girls Club,
Dyane Semogas- McMaster School of Nursing, Susanne O’Grady -Banyan
Community Services, Paul Perry – Humble Rock Entertainment, Tobi Lanigan resident, Leslie Falzone - resident, Catherine Huges - Resident, McMaster School
of Nursing students: Alvin Wong, Wanda Johnson, Neysa Pryce and Victor Trasiak,
Sue-Ann Ward and Jeff Ward from HARRRP, Crystal Numan, additional Students
from McMaster University Anna, Marina, Ashley, Linda, Kate. Julia Kollek
(Environment Hamilton), Sarah Bokma, New Hope Church &resident, Wilma Andres,
South Sherman Health Cabinet and Parish Nurse, Jenna DiNardo from The Core
centre, Kate, Steven Rolfe, - McMaster School of Nursing , Greg Reader resident and
community rep for Arcelor Mittal, Sandy Copland - resident.
Regrets -, Karen Walker,
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Welcome and Introductions
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Those attending introduced themselves.
Statement of purpose.
Recording Secretary, Carrey Slotuik
Review Notes of the January meeting
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Minutes from January 2011 were reviewed. Corrections –
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Follow up on action items:
i. SSH Logo Carrey presents two Concept ideas. Passed around the
room.
Susanne from Banyan Community Services, informs the group that there are Art
Students available to develop and create Logo
New students starting WHEN?
ACTION: Sub-committee created for South Sherman LOGO.
Those who expressed interest in being on this subcommittee are: Carrey, Paul,
Susanne, Rebecca.
ACTION: Schedule Meeting
ACTION: Provide concept ideas and the Mission Vision and Values to Students.
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Reports from Sub-Committees
1. Terms of Reference (5 mins)
Members of Subcommittee are Carrey, Susanne, David, and (absent Sam Falzone)
Susanne O’Grady reported that we worked on the Terms of Reference almost to
completion. Sub-committee needs one more meeting. .
ACTION: Schedule Next Meeting
2. Financial Report – Dan Peace
Dan Presents Report
3. Hamilton Community Foundation – Sharon Charters & Matt Goodman (30
mins)
Role of the Community Worker
Information will be provided by HCF in writing.
Sharon Charters from the Hamilton Community Foundation. Tackling Poverty
Together – eight local planning teams have emerged over the last eight years,
building assets, capacity and leadership.
Meeting with LPT to discuss that the HCF feels that it may be time to move to next
phase.
Matt Goodman:
Tackling Poverty Together (TPT2)
Board of Directors investing into community.
Extending funds for an additional six months to the end of December 2011 for
existing programs.
Look at extending Projects Funding for existing Community Partners like
Elizabeth Fry and programs in partnership Boys & Girls Club.
Paul Johnson, Director of Community Strategies, City of Hamilton
Duane Dahl - Boys and Girls Club asked if Paul Johnson could attend this LPT to hear
from us.
Timelines
Paul’s Work Comprehensive Neighbourhood Plan, all different aspects of
Community ie; transportation, businesses and residential.
Matt Goodman Response:
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A. Coordinated Community Development Leaders. Create Best Practices and put
into place. Addressing Community Policy issues.
B. Professional Development for Community Development Leaders AND
Residents who may benefit from training and refine skills ie: taking minutes
and problem solving. Thereby developing excellence in leaders of the
community planning teams.
Sharon Charters remarks on the momentum of LPT is due to community
involvement and commitment and creating awareness and involvement with city
councilors.
ACTION: Invite Paul Johnson to attend South Sherman
ACTION: Subcommittee to Plan to continue follow-up on Imagine Session.
Those who expressed interest in being on this subcommittee are: Duane Dahl - Boys
and Girls Club, Suzanne, David, Carrey, Sandy. Ask anyone else who attended the
Imagine Session if they would be interested in participating in follow up.
Dan Peace mentioned that the roots of the HUBS stemmed from a group Courage to
Change, Paul Johnson was a part of this group.
4. Health in the Hubs Steven & Carrey (10 mins)
RECAP same as LAST MEETING: Steven recaps the background to Nurse practitioner
proposal - wasn’t accepted so a local group Public Health, McMaster and the 3 Hubs
got together to respond to health and wellness and put together a plan, and posted a
position for the 3 Hubs. Three coordinators were chosen, the SSH rep is Carrey
Slotiuk. Dyane and Steven met with the 12 nursing students who will be helping
with the task. A number of other calls for proposals have come forwards. First phase
to get an idea of the broad determinants of health in the neighbourhood - to be done
by end of April 2011.
Add three Questions from survey into
ACTION: Project would like to draw on any past work already gathered, Please
forward to Carrey Slotuik.
ACTION: Call for additional volunteers to help with door to door survey and request
for any opportunity to present to a group.
Contact Information for Carrey Slotuik 905-547-5467 gillardc@sympatico.ca
ACTION: Wednesday February 9th at 6pm at Wesley Urban Ministries. Invitation
was made to the group to attend a meeting for Phase Two of Project and the
discussion of Grant Application details and Construct the Research Questions.
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5. C.O.R.E – Community Organizations Reaching Everyone
Arts in the Hubs Program– Jenna DiNardo (10 mins)
Program Material and Leaflet was handed in to Recording Secretary.
Held at the old St. Helen’s school in McQuesten neighbourhood. Visual Art Students
earning academic credits to complete GED. Programs include Visual Art,
Photography, Dance, Music, Writing and Media. Program is for all interested youth
ages 14 to 25 years of age.
Dynamic Programs offer influential programs and opportunities such as:
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Building Life Skills
Confidence Boosting Actives
Exercise / Movement
Making New Friends
Becoming Part of a Team
Fostering a Positive Attitude about selecting a career path
Contributing to community Life
Getting Coached by Health and Educational Professional
Jenna showcases the group CORE’s logo (Puzzle) that demonstrates their desire to
be interconnected within the community, acting as partners and referring
participants to other services in community.
Jenna Di Nardo’s contact information: 905-525-2098 ext 1777
jennadinardo@corehamilton.ca
6. Neighbourhood Food Networks – Crystle Numan (10 mins)
Handout distributed to group and copy to Recording Secretary.
Emergency Food is given out: Food Bank and Hot Meals
Community Food Security Continuum
Group Discussion:
Carrey: Proposed that we start having the Good Food Basket in our HUB.
Leslie: Community Kitchen could use the food from the Good Food Basket and
teach people how to prepare the items in the Basket.
Steven Rolfe: RESOURCE: Food for Friends in Woodstock
Cathy: Food Trust Food Deserts in communities.
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ACTION: Food Subcommittee. Those who expressed interest in being on this
subcommittee are: Leslie, Carrey, Paul, Steve, Cathy, Duane, Rebecca.
ACTION: Schedule Meeting for Focus Night for Discussion Surrounding Food.
7. Portuguese Support Services – Jacinta Ribiero (5 mins)
2 Flyers handed in to Recording Secretary.
Jacinta works with children with physical disabilities and a Seniors Program
concerning Physical Health, Mental Health and nutrition.
Invitation to Open House for information about the programs for seniors and
special needs adults.
WHEN: Tuesday February 22nd 2011
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
WHERE: 746 Barton Street East (between Sherman and Lottridge Street)
Refreshments will be served.
8. HARRRP and St. Peters Community Centre– (10 mins)
Handout: Schedule of different Programs.
Sue-Ann Ward from HARRRP at St. Peters Community Centre reports they are
having a Beach Party Feb. 18th to get everyone familiar with the organization.
Tickets are $5.00 for residents
Pottery Kiln, Art Space, Laptops, Kitchen, Theatre, There is space available for the
community to utilize for free, you just need to book space.
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Community Partner Updates
1. Elizabeth Fry report read by Dan
Paper handout given to Secretary
2. Boys & Girls Club reported by Duane Dahl
Key Programs in St. Columbia,
Sanford location, Literacy Program
Exclusively Women’s Groups
Winter Session: Guys only called Money Hungry.
Beasley Community Centre – in beginning phase.
Female newcomers 9-13years of age
One day a week, considering Thursdays after school.
Looking to hire someone within the community to help run this program
Duane Dahl - Boys and Girls Club On top of the World for Kids Fundraising.
3. Community Kitchen reported by Catherine Hughes
Numbers were down from last month due to poor weather.
There was a lot of delicious food and there was enough food leftover for everyone to
take a care package home with them. The Dinner received a lot of help from
McMaster Social Work and Nursing students and Carrey Slotuik (Health in the Hubs
group).
No Report from Small Grant Projects
i. Beading Babes
ii. Computer Lab
iii. Property Angels
New Business
Environment Hamilton - Julia Kollek
Update: Website and Logo
Bus Survey, pertaining to the new bus route Burlington Street and Barton.
Winter Fest at the Eva Rothwell Centre
Transit issues? Start dialogue.
McQuesten Neighbourhood Newsletter. Please share resources for printing.
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Announcements
1. Local High Schools Closing? Steven informs the group that the City of
Hamilton there is a Committee recommendation of Closing Delta and
Parkview High schools.
ACTION: Save our Schools Subcommittee
Those who expressed interest in being on this subcommittee are: Steven, Paul,
Leslie, Susanne, David, Rebecca, Duane, Suzanne,
ACTION: Contact the School Board Trustee: Tim Simmons and financial barriers.
Advocate on Parent Counsel.
2. B-Line Rapid Transit public visioning meeting coming up January 11, 2011.
7-9 p.m. Hamilton Convention Centre. Meetings will be weekly. See website
for more info - http://hamilton.ca/CityServices/Public-meetings-andconsultations.htm
ACTION: invite the man from B-Line Rapid Transit LRT to our Meeting.
Wilma: Public Health Fair March 19th 2010.
3. Job Posting Jobs.gc.ca Leslie informs group of two employment
opportunities. Engineer in Natural Resources and Project Coordinator for
Veterans affairs
4. South Sherman Health Cabinet 2011 Health Fair
Paper handout given to Secretary.
If your organization is interested in participating in the health Fair please contact
Wilma Andres 905-549-6662 office, 905-979-0390 cell,
southshermanhealthcabinet@bellnet.ca. Please let Wilma know if you are interested
as soon as possible.
WHEN: Saturday March 19th2011
TIME: 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: St. Giles United Church (Corner of Holton & Main Street)
Next Mtg: Monday March 7th, 2011, 7pm St Giles Church
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