Committee Meeting Minutes: January 2024

 TOPIC

QUESTIONS

ACTION ITEMS, RECOMMENDATIONS and NOTES

(Skylar) called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Reviewed purpose and role of DE BEST Committee.

(Skylar) - Extends appreciation for all participants devoting their time and efforts toward the program. Our corps depends on you all, and you've exceeded the purpose of the team and met the needs of our community because of it.

(Skylar) Announced a new Engagement Project we are opening up to volunteers to receive hours. The role would be making calls to other volunteers to spark more volunteer qualification completions and community engagement opportunities. 

(Volunteers) Provided feedback that would be a great idea and easy way to receive volunteer hours if you are unavailable for outreach opportunities 

 4) Volunteer Development

Discussion:

Recap of the recent MHFA Training and reiterated that the next two sessions are scheduled for February 15th and March 19th. in the next following weeks we will be adding additional training dates to the portal. 

(Anthony) Asked for clarification on the difference between Psychological First Aid(PFA) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

(Skylar) Clarified that Mental Health First Aid is separate from Psychological First Aid. MHFA allows for early detection and intervention by teaching participants about the signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictions for the purpose of calming and linking to resources. PFA is direction for how to engage someone that has recently experienced a crisis.

(Cherjon)- Suggested that we should consider aiming for a weekend training due to volunteers work schedules. 

(Elizabeth and Rick) - Provided feedback that Mental Health First Aid training they received this month was very helpful as well as an provides extensive pre-work training.   

(Skylar) Reminded volunteers the importance of linking their DETRAIN account with SERVDE. Skylar went through the process with the volunteers via screen share. Please see below for instructions on how to do link your DETRAIN and SERVDE profile. Further instructions on how to create a DETRAIN account can be found here on our blog. 

DETRAIN INSTRUCTIONS

TO OBTAIN YOUR DE TRAIN USERNAME:
1. Login to DE TRAIN (you can request a new password if you forgot it).
2. Click on your name in the top right corner of the webpage and select 'Your
Profile' in the drop-down menu.
3. On the left side, click on 'Account' tab.
4. Your Username will be listed as 'Login Name'. This is what you'll use to enter
into SERVDE (please see below for further instructions)

TO ENTER YOUR USERNAME INTO SERVDE:
1. Login to SERVDE (you can request your username or new password if you
forgot them.
2. Click 'My Profile' in the top banner.
3. Click 'Identity' (first option with a green check mark next to it), then 'Edit
Information' button.
4. Scroll down to bottom of the page to 'Training Provider Information' and enter
your DE TRAIN Username in the box next to 'DETRAIN Username'. 

Action Item: Re-Send training requirements email as well as instruction to link DETRAIN and SERVDE. Including DE BEST Volunteer's "Onboarding Page"

Discussion:

Reviewed Upcoming Activities.

(Skylar) Clarified that due to us being an outreach and disaster response program, activity days will always be unexpected and vary. 

(Skylar) Reminded our volunteers of the DE BEST Annual Winter Social on January 30th at the UD Paradee Training Center. As well as a new upcoming training dates/outreach. Advised volunteers to be on the look in their email. 

Action Item: Create a Survey to get Volunteer Feedback 

 6) Knowledge Sharing/Reminders

Reminder of Future Events:

• DE BEST Annual Holiday Potluck - 1/30
• DSAMH MHFA Training - 2/15 (In-Person)
• Active Shooter Training (IN PERSON) Dover Police Department - 2/28
• DSAMH MHFA Training - 3/19 (Online)
• Outreach at CHS Research & Innovation Day - 3/20

 8) Closing / Adjourn

(Skylar) called for adjournment at 7:30 p.m.

Next Committee Meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 26th, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm