DE BEST Quarterly Meeting for FY22/23 Q4 was held on October 11th, 2023 via Zoom.
As always, we discussed our recent activities and goals moving forward. Celeste Peart briefly reviewed what to prep in your 'emergency go bag' when in an emergency scenario. If you were unable to make the meeting and have suggestions, questions, or concerns please email DEBESTVolunteers@gmail.com.
DE BEST QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
October 11, 2023, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual via Zoom Meeting
Attendees:
| Celeste Peart, Program Manager |
| Skylar Washington, Admin Assistant |
| Adele Abrams |
| Cherjon Bailey |
| Marianne Baker |
| Frederick Kurz |
| Elizabeth MacKay |
| RuthAnn James |
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TOPIC |
QUESTIONS |
ACTION ITEMS, RECOMMENDATIONS and NOTES |
| a) Welcome |
Celeste Peart - called to order at 6:30 p.m. |
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b) Program Updates
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Highlights - Reviewed summary. DE BEST Volunteer Total: 335 volunteers
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| c) Team Training and Development
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Highlights - Required trainings completed by volunteers (to date):
Volunteers encouraged to log in profiles and update all Qualifications. |
Volunteers encouraged to log in profiles and update all Qualifications. |
| c) Team Activities |
Reviewed summary. Highlights - Events this quarter: Outreach at Wilmington Housing Authority Empowerment Fair 8/18 (3 volunteers, 7.5 hours) Outreach at Laura Madara Back to School Health Fair 8/19 (4 volunteers, 8 hours) Outreach at Food Bank Distribution 9/11 (2 volunteers, 6.5 hours) Outreach at Food Bank Distribution 9/13 (4 volunteers, 13 hours) Outreach at Wilmington Police Department Community Resource Fair 9/14 (3 volunteers, 9 hours) Outreach at Food Bank Distribution 9/15 (1 volunteer, 3.25 hours) Outreach at 2023 VET Fest 9/30 (4 volunteers, 11 hours) |
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d) Program Development: Volunteer Engagement Events, Meetings and Trainings |
Reviewed summary. Highlights - Volunteer Team Meetings Last Quarter: DE BEST Quarterly Meeting 7/12 (17 attendees) DE BEST Committee Meeting, 9/26 (4 attendees) |
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f) Presentation: Team Notes |
Highlights - Preparedness Minute. Be prepared! Prepare your volunteer Go Kit with needed supplies so that you can grab and go. It's important that we have our Preparedness Supply Kits and Go Kits stocked and ready to use! Please check our site and PrepareDE.org for resources for compiling your kit. Volunteer Portal Review. DEBEST/GalaxyDigital.com: log your hours and update profile, including qualifications (waivers, compliance and trainings). |
Volunteers: Please keep profiles on SERVDE, DETRAIN, and DEBEST/GalaxyDigital.com accurate and up-to-date! |
| g) Upcoming Activities |
Upcoming Scheduled Activities: RespondDE MRC Quarterly Advisory Board Meeting 10/12 (HCI/Virtual) DE BEST Quarterly Meeting (Jan, April, July, October) 10/12 (Virtual) Delaware Public Health Preparedness Symposium 10/31 (ln-Person) DE BEST 2023 Annual Volunteer Summer Potluck TBD (In-Person) DPA 2023 Annual Conference 11/8-11/9 (In-Person) |
Volunteers: See portal Opportunities page for info and to Sign Up. |
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Celeste Peart - called to order at 7:30 p.m. Next DE BEST Quarterly Meeting: January 10, 2024, 6:30 pm (virtual) |
