DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER: Led by Maxine Mills

 

MINUTES: Motion by Rosalie Connelly and seconded by Marty Willard to accept the minutes.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT: Carl Matteson was not present. Diana Robinson reported that $200.00 was spent to purchase diapers, clothing for eight children and food. Some members of SOHP have volunteered to help with the shopping for families.

 

Mentoring Program: Four people took the mentoring training.

Bradford County Seeds of Hope Partners Chapter: Rev. Jay Morris will be moving. Several others in Bradford County showed interest in starting a chapter there and we hope that will proceed.

Freezer for the Agency- An 11 cubic foot freezer was purchased for the agency at a cost of $340.00. Three boxes of food from Angel Food Ministries was purchased in May. We will continue to purchase these boxes throughout the summer.

Update on SOHP trailer: The trailer was purchased for $500.00. The family has two children and they are presently moving in. Diana Robinson is working on an agreement with Heater’s for the back rent.

CD Investment:$5000.00 has been invested into a short term CD

 Update on families:

            No updates on families:

            #39-07R-Repairs to gas dryer

            #41-07R- home repairs

           

NEW BUSINESS:

 

Expansion of Ministry: Larry Miller 1 introduced Kay Schanbacher and Sherry Bodine from Laurel Home Health/Hospice. They explained that they work primarily with the elderly however there are cases where there is a family with children or a situation that has an impact on children. They have agreed to talk with their staff about their willingness to be involved with referrals to Seeds of Hope Partners. They will be responsible for doing their own referrals and making contacts with Seeds of Hope for their needs. Diney has offered to explain the process to them .

Steve Case recommended that they report back at our June meeting about the staff reaction to our program.

Following discussion a motion was made by Larry miller 1 to extend the ministry of Seeds of Hope Partners to Laurel Home Health/Hospice and the MH/MR  population at Human Services for a period of three months to be reevaluated in August to see what impact it has on our program. On motion made by Diana Robinson and seconded by Lynn  Warso the motion was amended to open it up only to the Laurel Health families with children. The amendment passed. The original motion now reads that SOHP will extend their ministry to Laurel Home Health/Hospice families with children for a period of three months to be reevaluated in August. This motion as amended was seconded by Larry Miller 2 and the motion carried.

Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. If benefactors designate their gifts to be used for a specific purpose that will be done.

Diana Robinson reported that the food cupboard is empty. They are especially in need of food for the summer months as the children will be home from school. They need peanut butter and jelly, tuna, spaghetti, canned fruits and vegetables, soup, cereals, pasta, and Hamburg Helper. Marty Willard will check on getting cleaning supplies at Mission Central

#51-07- Westfield family- needs bus tokens to come to the Agency for visitation-we approved $25 to cover  two or three months transportation

#52-07- girl returned home from foster care- needs money for field trip- she raised $100.00 a motion was   made by Lynn Warso and seconded by Larry Miller 2 that we pay the balance of $70.00 Motion  carried

#53-07R- Millerton family-unsafe back porch steps, weak floor in bathroom and kitchen- -Joel will do assessment

#54-07 - Westfield family- need help to get water and sewer turned on, they own home and rent land, $100.00 hook up fee If they still have need go ahead and do it and send bill to Human Services

#55-07- Liberty family- caregiver for children is trying to get guardianship- wants $765.00 court costs- we  can’t provide that-if caseworker gets more information we may be able to provide for other needs

 

The next meeting will be held on June 20, 2007. Marty Willard will have devotions. 

Looking ahead: July meeting will be our annual picnic- July 18th- more info will be coming

 

Prayer requests: Bill Connelly, Clint Baker, Jack Howe, Heaps family, Diney’s son, Peyton Rouse, Martina Wood, Seanna Brown, Lisa Schultz, Seeds of Hope families, military personnel,

 

The meeting was closed with prayer by Steve Case.