Minutes of the HIV Incarcerated Task Force

 Los Angeles County

July 26, 2006

The meeting commenced at approximately 2:15 PM.

In attendance were: Robert Ameswater, Kerry Ferguson, Jane Lu, Frank Moreno, Joanne Oliver, Herbeth Osorio, Diana Perez, Leticia Ponzarizni, Stephanie Ruiz-Perez, Ron Snyder, Roland Souza, Pamela Upton, and Marcus Wilson.

Kerry opened the meeting at 2:15 PM, and thanked everyone for coming.

Introductions were made.

The minutes from June 28, 2006 and Agenda were approved.

REPORTS:

HIV Commission: Ron reported on the Names based reporting has been delayed due to implementation problems.

Treasurer: Ron Snyder reported that we collected 185.00 from our luncheon collection and expenditures for the month were $25.90 for web, and our balance was $9.60.

LA Jail Update: Joanne reported that lockdowns continue to interrupt classes, LASD was meeting with OAPP about rapid testing tomorrow, currently AHF was not testing females for HIV due to not enough positives in the results, all K-11s are back at MCJ and we need to address the issue about HIV meds not being supplied to inmates upon release.

Prison Report: Roland reported that CREP was removed as of July 1 and Riverside County was covering LA for now. Cooperation is now back for Roland to see clients and Riverside met with CBO’s at the Case Management Task Force Meeting.

Public Comment: No Comment.

Old Business:

Pride Festivals: Valley Pride is to be in October and we would check to see availability of booth.

Participation: Survey was handed out to review and edit

Mentoring Program: Ron was waiting to here back from Michael Garcia.

CREP Follow-up: Co-chairs were to prepare a letter for Robert Storm at CDCR about our interest in helping with replacement for CREP.

New Business:

Continuum of Care: Covered in LA Jail report

Train the Nurses: Tabled until HIV Coordinator in place.

Nominations: Kerry was nominated.

Steering Committee Meeting: The body decided that it would be held the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30.

Announcements:

A. Next Meeting: Wednesday- August 30, 2006 at TTCF

B. Website: hivitf.org has meeting information, previous meeting minutes, and Organization links and announcements.

C. Please make sure to sign the sign in sheet.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:00 PM

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