Called
to order at 11:37am.
Members
Present: Richard Miller
Vicki
Kershner
Jamie
Oberly
Jody
Welston
Minutes
for March:
Motion
made by Richard Miller to accept the minutes.
Vicki
Kershner seconded
Committee
Reports: There are no current committees.
Drug
Take-Back: Will be April 27th from
10am – 2pm at the Bates County Health Center. Jody cannot be there
that day. Vicki said she could be there and will pick up the key
from Jody the Friday before.
There
was discussion about advertising. Jody will contact Paula at the
paper regarding an article in the News Express. Also discussed
changing the location but decided against it.
There
was some discussion about where the pinwheels are that we need to put
out for Child Abuse Awareness month. Vicki called Deborah Kirk and
left voicemail. Jody stated that when we find the pinwheels, Sonic
and Citizens Bank said we could plant some at their businesses.
EEZ:
Richard stated that he had spoken with Larry Berry about the EEZ and
that Adrian, Butler, and Rich Hill will all pitch in to hire a
coordinator. As there was no other information regarding the EEZ,
discussion was tabled until Larry can tell us about the status.
Fundraising:
Someone
brought up the funds that we have available and the money raised at
last year’s BBQ contest. It was discussed and decided that we need
to add to the agenda an item regarding accountability of funds and
what they are spent for.
New
Business:
Richard
inquired if we have a banner yet. Tabled until next meeting.
Jody
said that Sheriff Anderson plans to start coming and wants to pitch
an idea about the grant he has to purchase a hearse. This vehicle
would have safety messages on it and he needs partnership to help
with the project. It was agreed to put this on the agenda for the
next month.
Jamie
shared information about the Poverty Summit with the group.
There
was much discussion regarding membership expansion and several names
were mentioned as possibilities to invite. Vicki agreed to work up a
new contact list and bring it to the next meeting and will contact
Curtis Vail II and Doug Mager from Bates County Live to participate.
It was
discussed and agreed to revamp the agenda to include agency reports
so that everyone can share what their organization is doing or
involved in.
Rich
Hill has a new Optimist Club Charter. They are having a steak dinner
Saturday night with the cost being $20.00.
Vicki
and Jamie talked about the “Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By
World” workshops that will be starting at the end of May.
Jody
Welston moved to adjourn the meeting. Vicki Kershner seconded. Next
meeting will be May 21st.
