Vinyard Cares Commission and Coalition September 2026 Meeting
Notice Type(s)
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
September 10, 2026 05:45 PM
Event End Date & Time
September 10, 2026 08:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
09/09/26 05:45 PM
Description/Agenda
VINEYARD CARES AUGUST COMMISSION BOARD MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Location: Vineyard City Hall
Presiding: David Pearce, Commission Chair
Facilitated by: Melissa Ghandour, Vineyard Cares Coordinator
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Objectives
At the end of this meeting, the Commission will:
- Review current FY27 spending and upcoming program commitments
- Make immediate decisions needed for September and October prevention activities
- Identify winter/spring programming priorities and partnership opportunities
- Confirm Commission participation and recruitment needs
1. Welcome, Attendance & Meeting Overview
- Welcome and quorum confirmation
- Review priority decisions for the meeting
2. Review & Approval of Meeting Minutes - Action Item
Review and approve:
- June 30, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
- August 13, 2026 Commission Meeting Minutes
3. FY27 Budget & Program Update
Brief review of current spending, committed expenses, and upcoming program needs.
4. Family Connection Night - Decision Item
Monday, September 28 | 5:30-7:00 PM
- Final planning and budget update
- Review family connection kit and event approach
- Decision: Select Bella's meal option(s)
5. Red Ribbon Weeks - School & Community Support
Review school allocations and planned prevention support.
- School activity
- Prevention swag and materials
- Vineyard City Hall Red Ribbon display
Discussion: Confirm the appropriate scope of additional Vineyard Cares support beyond the school allocations.
6. October Prevention & Outreach
American Red Cross Babysitter's Training - Saturday, October 10 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Youth skills and safety training
- Brief update on registration and outreach needs
Trash the Car - Wednesday, October 14 | 3:00-5:00 PM
- Build the Ribbon activity with Youth City Council assisting to help run it
- Vineyard Cares booth, prevention information, and swag
- Contribution toward simple snacks/drinks
Discussion: Is the current scope sufficient, or is there one additional element that would meaningfully strengthen the event?
Coco's World - Saturday, October 24 | 4:00-7:00 PM
- Vineyard Cares booth, candy, prevention information, and swag
Discussion: Add a simple interactive component or keep participation focused on outreach and giveaways?
7. Community Compass & Suicide Prevention Updates
- Community Compass: Assessment & Data - September 23 | 6:30-8:30 PM
- Confirm anticipated Commission attendance for public-notice purposes
- September 988 / Suicide Prevention Month outreach update
- QPR Lunch & Learn - September 30 | 12:00-1:00 PM
- Public QPR training opportunity for community members and City staff
8. Winter/Spring FY27 Programming Priorities
Review potential programming and partnership opportunities for January-June.
Potential opportunities include:
- United Way EveryDay Strong and/or The Anxious Generation parent workshop
- Second Guiding Good Choices offering
- QPR instructor certification and future training capacity
- School speaker/assembly support
- Expanded Sheriff's Office/NOVA partnership
- Spring Teen Night
- DEA Drug Take Back
- Vineyard Days / ARCH grant opportunities
Key Leader Engagement: Is one annual Key Leader event sufficient, or would an additional midyear activity provide enough value to justify a second event?
Discussion: Identify 2-3 priorities for further development.
9. Commission & Coalition Development
- Commission application deadline: September 11
- Community Compass participation and recruitment
- Future Welcome, Outreach & Coalition Development Workgroup
10. Action Items & Next Steps
- Confirm decisions and assignments
- Identify items to bring forward at tonight's Coalition Meeting
- Confirm next Commission meeting
- Adjourn
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VINEYARD CARES SEPTEMBER COALITION MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Vineyard City Hall
Dinner available at start of meeting
Presiding: David Pearce, Commission Chair
Facilitated by: Melissa Ghandour, Vineyard Cares Coordinator
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Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify mental-health and family support resources available through NAMI Utah County
- Consider how community members may seek connection and support when someone is struggling
- Understand the upcoming Community Compass assessment process
- Identify upcoming prevention programs, trainings, and volunteer opportunities
- Choose at least one opportunity to participate in Vineyard Cares this fall
1. Welcome & Coalition Kickoff
- Welcome and introductions
- Brief September updates
- Meeting objectives and priorities for the evening
2. Mental Health & Community Partner Spotlight
Ron & Jane Renquist - NAMI Utah County
- Overview of NAMI programs, education, support, and resources
- Ways individuals and families can connect with support
- Questions and discussion
3. Suicide Prevention Month: Connection Pathways
Brief interactive activity exploring how people may seek connection and support when they or someone they care about is struggling.
- Consider realistic community scenarios
- Explore first points of connection and pathways to support
- Identify questions to carry forward into Community Compass
4. Community Compass: Assessment & Data
Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30-8:30 PM
Introduction to the first Community Compass workgroup session and the next phase of Vineyard's community assessment process.
- Participation and RSVP opportunity
- Perspectives and community voices needed in the process
5. Suicide Prevention & QPR Update
- September 988 and Suicide Prevention Month outreach
- QPR Lunch & Learn - Wednesday, September 30 | 12:00-1:00 PM
- RSVP information available
6. Family Connection Night & Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Kit Assembly - Wednesday, September 23 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Family Connection Night - Monday, September 28 | 5:30-7:00 PM
- Brief event update
- Volunteer needs and RSVP
- At least one volunteer needed for a portion of the event to provide coordinator coverage
7. Fall Programs & Opportunities to Get Involved
- Babysitter Training - October 10
- Trash the Car: Safety and Prevention Event - October 14
- Red Ribbon Week - school activities throughout October
- Guiding Good Choices - begins October 24
- Vineyard City's Coco's World - October 24
- Additional fall volunteer and outreach opportunities
8. Coalition Development & Next Steps
- Commission application deadline: Friday, September 11
- Community Compass participation
- Future Welcome, Outreach & Coalition Development Workgroup
- Partner updates and community announcements
- Next Coalition Meeting: Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PM
o October Partner Spotlight: Family Haven
Adjourn
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Public Notice: These meetings are noticed due to the possibility of more than two (2) Vineyard Cares Commission members being present. These meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
ADA Accommodation Notice: Individuals needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Vineyard City at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling 801-687-7705.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Public Notice: These meetings are noticed due to the possibility of more than two (2) Vineyard Cares Commission members being present. These meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
ADA Accommodation Notice: Individuals needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Vineyard City at least 24 hours prior to the meeting by calling 801-687-7705.