Location:
Vineyard City Hall - Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting (In-Person and Online):
Microsoft Teams
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Meeting ID: 297 468 977 266 91
Passcode: x6ah3So6
Presiding: David Pearce, Vineyard Cares Commission Chair
Conducting: Melissa Ghandour, Vineyard Cares Coordinator
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Agenda
Call to Order and Welcome
o Welcome and brief icebreaker
Approval of Minutes (Action Items)
o Review and vote to approve minutes from previous Commission and Coalition meetings
Year-in-Review Highlights, Reflections, and Appreciation
o Brief summary of key 2025 highlights
o Commission member reflections on the most impactful or successful events from the past year
o Recognition of Commission service and overview of year-end appreciation gifts, which will be available for pickup at Vineyard City Hall through the end of the year
Recognition of Newly Appointed Commission Members
o Welcome new Commission members and alternates
o Note current membership, quorum requirements, and term ending dates
Welcome Package and Mayor/Council Orientation (Action Item and Discussion)
o Review and vote to approve the welcome package for new City leadership
o Discuss January-February timeframe for informal orientation meetings with the Mayor and City Council
o Confirm goals, format, and Commission participation
SHARP Data Snapshot
o Brief overview of key findings and implications for Vineyard Cares
Q1 Planning: Teen Appreciation Night
o Confirm Teen Appreciation Night as a Q1 priority
o Clarify intended audience, purpose, and general direction
o Identify needed Commission support or approvals
Prevention and Family Engagement Event Planning (Discussion)
o Discuss interest in hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Drive in coordination with National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (Saturday, April 25, 2026)
o Discuss interest in hosting a Family Dinner Night event in recognition of National Family Dinner Month (September) and National Family Day (Monday, September 28)
o Identify potential partners, timing considerations, and next steps
Q2 Planning: Key Leader Dinner and Community Champion
o Confirm that the Key Leader Dinner and Orientation will be scheduled in Q2
o Clarify purpose and expected outcomes
o Confirm process, role and timeline for identifying a Community Champion during Q1, with the goal of confirmation by end of February 2026
Commission Meeting Calendar and Scheduling (Discussion)
o Confirm preferred months for the required official Commission meeting in Q1 and Q2
o Discuss approach for event planning meetings and subcommittee participation
o Provide direction for staff to propose specific dates and a planning cadence for confirmation
Summary of Actions and Next Steps
o Review decisions made and follow-up items
o Confirm responsibilities and timelines
Adjourn
This meeting is noticed due to the possibility of more than two (2) CTC Commission members being present.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Please contact Vineyard city hall at least 24 hours prior to make arrangements at 801-226-1929.