Minutes of CAMI-CNMI meeting 1/23/08
2.13.2008
COALITION ON THE ANTI-STIGMAS
OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE CNMI
MINUTES OF CAMI-CNMI MEETING 1/23/08
CAMI-CNMI held its regular meeting on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 6:15 p.m. at the Clubhouse in the BenCam Building in Garapan, Saipan.
Present: Jeanne Rayphand, Vice-President/Acting President; Kaye Christian, Treasurer; Maria Islam, member; Lorretta Islam, guest.
Called to order: The meeting was called to order by the Acting President Jeanne Rayphand at 6:15 p.m.
Minutes of 11/27/07 meeting: Were approved by majority vote.
Treasurer’s report: The Treasurer reported that we have $69 in petty cash and $200.45 in the Bank of Hawaii from fundraising activities. Donations in the value of $170.55 were donated for the TLC/CGC Christmas Party.
Old Business:
1. CHC Psych Unit Patio: Meeting was held with Joe Villagomez, Secretary of Public Health. Kaye Christian is authorized to lead committee to go forward with clearing/opening of patio to patients in Psych Unit.
2. Status of CGC Grant: Tilde Rosario was not present so status is unknown.
3. Christmas Party - TLC/CGC: Christmas party was successful; CAMI-CNMI donated t-shirts, movie passes, and gas coupons for gifts and paper products for the party.
New Business:
1. February 9, 2008, SAIWAI Valentine’s Day Walk: Motion was made that we participate in the Valentine’s Day Walk, that Kaye Christian will coordinate with TLC to include the participation of TLC residents and any other persons with mental illness, and Kaye Christian be authorized to spend up to $100 to cover the $5 participation fees for TLC residents and others with mental illness participating in the Walk. The motion was approved.
2. Teaming up with Beautify CNMI: After discussion, it was decided that Kaye Christian and Maria Islam will coordinate with Beautify CNMI and TLC/CGC to organize and join in clean up events in which TLC residents and other persons with mental illness can participate.
3 Painting walls in CHC Psyh Unit: After discussion, it was decided that Jeanne Rayphand will followup with Joe Villagomez, Secretary of Public Health, to arrange for and volunteer to paint walls in CHC Psych Unit.
4. Motion: A motion was made to pay Maria Islam $5.00 for opening the Clubhouse for this meeting. The motion was approved.
Adjourned: The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Jeanne H. Rayphand
Vice-President/Acting President
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