Transparency and Communication with Interim Chief of Police Derek Kaff of the Woodland Police Department
Announcements:
August 1st: American Airlines at 8:30pm to receive the exchange student
August 2nd: New-member month, First Friday is on this day, could be a great way to sell Brewfest tickets, 5:30-6:00, need 2 more volunteers
August 6th: Pre-sale of tickets for Brewfest in West Sacramento at Yolo Brewery from 4:00-8:00pm, need volunteers to sell tickets.
August 29th: Woodland Sunrise club is hosting a Blood drive (8:00am-1:00pm), please donate if you can, will be located at Cracchiolo’s
August 29th: Chamber Mingle, we are co-hosting, we have the opportunity to invite people (city officials), we will have a table and will need volunteers. Luna Vista will raffle a basket to promote the Brewfest, if you have any ideas for the basket, share them with Lynette.
September 28th- Woodland Sunrise invites us to join them for the “National Walk to End Alzheimers” Walk at Raley Field- 2 mile walk, would like to make it a city wide Rotary event.
Updates:
Brewfest: Ticket sales are going well; next meeting is next Tuesday, August 6th at 5:00pm, Morgans on Main. We sold 27 tickets at the Blue Note on Saturday
Fair Beer Booth: Wednesday August 14th – Sunday August 18th, Joe has the volunteer sheet
Program:
Guest Speaker: Derek Kaff, Interim Chief of Police, Woodland Police Department
Restorative justice is where the offender and the victim have the opportunity to come together with a mediator to come to an understanding of where each person is individually. This program has been occurring in Yolo County for approximately 7 years. It has been very successful; funding has been received to continue.
Homeless and entering homes, theft: WPD is keeping track of the homeless they encounter and documenting where they come from. The vast majority (70%) have some ties to Woodland. Suggestion to meet with Mini Garcia (Crime Prevention Specialist) to work on crime prevention in the neighborhood.
Gun violence: start educating the young about the dangers, seek information from the School District.
Transparency and Communication to the public: WPD is working with Spider Tech, WPD will send a text message with case number and officer name when you report a crime, COMING SOON!
Next meeting:
August 6th- meeting about membership, there will be PRIZES!
Interm Police Chief Derek Kaff.
Subsituting for Brian is former Pres Tom, presenting Derek with some homemade Jam from Betty. Thanks for coming to speak Derek.