Amy Nicholson introduced Kyle Nicholson and Al Mebus to talk about Safety Village of Johnson County. Kyle Nicholson is on the Coralville Police force and Al Mebus is a retried policeman. They have known each other since Kyle was 2 years old. The Safety Village was founded in 1994. Safety Village is a two-week summer camp for Johnson County children to learn about personal safety through hands-on activities and presentations in a child-size town complete with buildings, streets traffic lights and pedal-driven vehicles. Safety Village is located on the campus of Grant Wood Elementary Scholls. We provide a setting where children can prepare and practice safe habits when in their neighborhoods and community. Students ages 5, 6, and 7 are lead under the watchful eyes of teachers, area volunteers and first responders. Over 5,000 Johnson County children have graduated from Safety Village. Currently there are 25-30 children enrolled.
This is an opportunity for Fireman and Policeman to be with the children under non-threatening circumstances.
We are very appreciative of the Skaugstad family, Hodge Construct and the Safety Village Board of Directors who have already committed to the campaign to 30 years of Safety Village. At this time there are many of the buildings and structures in dire need of repair. Please consider a donation. '. The goal is to raise $50,000.
During the last snowstorm and derecho, the Safety Village has lost many trees. Funds are needed to replace trees.
President Theresa called the meeting to order at 7:05 am.
Grant Management Seminar is Saturday March 2, 2024 at West Liberty
March 30th is Assembly, Grant Management Seminar, and Outbound Youth Exchange Training.
Vernette Knapp announced that Peggy Doerge was home. Vernette has prepared a sign-up sheet for meal on Wednesdays and Fridays thru April 5th.
At the end of the meeting all meals were taken.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 am.