Southern California Chaplains’ Association Quarterly Training Meeting Friday, October 19, 2006 Pasadena Police Department 207 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena Minutes Refreshments and Fellowship — 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Officer Donna Kasen, Pasadena Police Department welcomed all Father Bob Gastel (PPD) opened in prayer SCCA Business Meeting — 8:30 a.m. by SCCA Vice President Assistant Chief Senior Chaplain Rich Atkinson, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Training Opportunities Next SCCA Quarterly Training Meeting Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. “Building Bridges of Caring” For every Chaplain who walks away from the scene of a tragic event and has to deal with the impact of the call … alone! Presented by The Counseling Team International, Dr. Nancy Bohl. Flier given to each attendee Meeting schedule for 2008 reviewed with the request for Chaplains to host meetings Questionnaire passed out asking for input from members on topics for future training Blue pamphlets presenting SCCA provided and discussed Annual ICPC 2008 ATS (Annual Training Seminar) in Mobile, AL July 7-11. See SCCA website for more information General Information SCCA Board Meeting Schedule for 2008 January 18, June 20, and September 5 at 9:00 a.m. at The Salvation Army’s Tustin Ranch Questionnaire provided to members to supply input on recommendations to the board Training Presentation — “Overview of Street Gangs” — 9:00 a.m. Mike Burns, Chaplain with Pasadena Police Department Why kids join gangs How to recognize gang kids Ways to approach them and establish a relationship Group discussion Officer Carolyn Gordon—assigned to work at the high schools Reasons for truancy Development of gang behavior Reach one at a time and then keep going will result in thousands touched Lieutenant Lisa Perrine (Community Services) heartily thanked Chaplains for what they do! Officer Ricky Pickens—assigned to work at the high schools Why kids join gangs Options to gang behavior Explanation of how to read graffiti How Chaplains can help officers who work with gangs Sergeant Ed Calatayud (Supervisor of Community Services) welcomed Chaplains to Pasadena Father Bob Gastel, Chaplain with Pasadena Police Department How to bring hope in the midst of despair Introductions of all Chaplains present Adjourned with prayer at approximately 11:00 a.m. Minutes from previous meetings: June 2006 Orange County Fire Authority February 2005 Radisson Knott’s Berry Farm