October 2026 Minutes

TAC Business Meeting Minutes 10/24/26

Attendees: Travis, Michelle, Kathy C, Lori(?), Drew S, Stephanie D, Danielle, Hannah L, Tom L, John,
Chyrssa, Kaylen, Joslynn, Vivian, Meagan, Denise L., Shawna (zoom)
Opened the meeting with a moment of meditative silence followed by the Serenity prayer.

Traditions read by Michelle

Introductions – Denise L.- new
Minutes from the last meeting –
Motion to accept minutes as presented: Drew
Motion Seconded – ?
Motion carries
Treasurer’s Report (See attached) – presented by Vivian
Motion to Accept – Tom
Seconded – Michelle
Motion carries

Old Business:
As a group what is our focus and message:
Preparing for the next rotation of positions
Treatment Chair: Hannah – Dustin decided not to take position, plan to nominate Freida
Nov. meeting
TAC chair: Travis-still seeking this position. Work on a flyer with position info and mail to TVICO
Secretary: Denise L voted and approved as incoming secretary.

New Business:

• PO Box update: Christine is current name as owner on PO Box and she is currently in Iowa,
  UPSP needs a letter from her to transfer to a new owner to allow us to get a key. Some discussion
  on the value of our own PO Box or can we use Central Office. Cost is $198/year. More discussion
  needed. Add to old business next month.
• Rob, CPC/PI would like to visit Ontario prison and talk about getting a meeting started. –
  Provide John Pierce and Joslyn contact info. Michelle (zoom) suggested Andrew R will be a good
  contact.
• Picnic 2027 location preference:
  Discussed having small group visit Kliner Park and Tulley Park and come back to committee with a
  recommendation next month.
• 2027 proposed budget – presented by Vivian, basically same as last year, pink-can money should
  cover the projected cost of increase in books. Rent remains same, printing budget flush.
• Motion made to increase picnic budget to $1500 to accommodate more attendees and new
  facility(Michelle) Seconded: John. All approve.
• Discussion on if travel budget is sufficient to send reps to Burley next year. If more money is
  needed, we can vote as a special circumstance.
• Motion to approve budget approved by all.
• Discussion on current comments about committee decision to provide one-time seed starter
  kits to for-profit treatment centers if money in the budget after all non-profit, prisons, etc. needs
  are met. Michelle read the current guidelines. Currently committee has provided 2 seed-starter kits
  to for-profit facilities. Money does not come from the pink-can donations.
• 4
  th quarter book order- Stephanie: Inventory is solid. Surplus of plain-language BB’s. Table book
  order until November meeting.
• Intro to Richie C – November meeting

Motion to adjourn: Michelle,
Second Denise, all approved
Meeting adjourned at 11:35

NEXT MEETING 11/21/26

Committee Reports submitted attached.
October 2026 Corrections Report – Joslynn M
TAC Book Inventory for October 2026 – Mary D
CPCPI/TAC Liaison Report – Elizabeth C
September Treasurer’s Report – Vivian L.