NEW SCHEDULE
- Meeting in the half hour immediately following club meetings may be more convenient
- Meetings will be held every other week, at the new time, beginning September 2nd
- Brian will include this info on the next tack and we will update the club at the next meeting
SCHOOL RE-OPENING
- OOB is returning to school on a plan that is similar to Biddeford's
- They will attend school 4 days/week in person (with Wednesdays off)
- Schools should be fairly well equipped to ensure students are receiving enough to eat
- Kids are nervous about returning to school - perhaps a mentorship program would be helpful
- We may consider partnering with the police, fire department, nurses, etc. to address their fears with facts from professionals
- The platform would be digital (possibly partner with existing organization such as Apex Youth Connection)
- The goal is to create a safe space for children to voice their concerns
- Conrad will set up a meeting to include Haley, Karen, and Jeremy for additional feedback
HAND SANITIZER
- Conrad checking in with Alicia regarding pricing
- Brenda can also have stickers printed if needed
- Priority for hand sanitizer is given to veterans' homes and elder care facilities
- Brenda contacted Ken regarding veterans' homes - he has requested 6 bottles
VICTORY GARDENS
- Rotary International program with indigenous peoples in Canada built bubble greenhouses - perhaps we could do same
- We may wish to reach out to Saco community garden organizer for guidance
- World War II Victory Garden pamphlets may also be helpful (Brian located one and emailed to the group)
- Kaitlin will do some gardening research and report back at the next meeting
- Apex Youth Connection supplemental food assistance ending mid-September
