Seeds Of Hope Partners
October 15,2008

            In attendance: Rosalie C, Pat P, Marian M, Larry M. 2, Sue W, Sylvia S, Larry M.1, Lynn W, Abby T., Bob S., Diney R., Carl M., Maxine M.
 
DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER: Led by Rosalie Connelly

MINUTES: Minutes from the 9/17/08 meeting were read by each person in attendance. A motion was made by Sue W and seconded by Rosalie C. to accept the minutes as presented.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Carl Matteson presented a report. Currently we have a balance of $8,937.42 in the checking account. All three funds monies are now in one interest-bearing checking account. (Note: The IBM stock was sold at $118 per share. Today’s value has dropped to $88, thus we made a god decision to sell.) Treasurer’s report approved after motion by Larry M.1 and seconded by Sylvia S.

Introductions: Since there were new faces it was suggested that those present introduce themselves, state their home town, and their church affiliation.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Lynn Warso volunteered to chair the volunteer prayer team.
2. Storage- currently utilizing a building at Tioga County Fair Grounds. The plan for use of the barn on Charleston Road did not materialize.

      Good news- Gary Butters is offering SOHP two(2) large storage units at his Route 6(near the”Y”)       storage facility. A new facility is being built and will hopefully be ready for us by December.
      Carl will be offering Gary a contribution receipt for tax purposes.
NEW BUSINESS:

1. Christmas- In the past SOHP has sponsored thirty (30) children. Last year was an exception with our sponsoring forty five (45).

      Donations are needed for Christmas gifts.
      A coordinator is needed.
      A motion was made by Lynn Warso to send out a request for monies, clothing and food       contributions to those who volunteered and if Christmas sponsors do not give the monies this       year for gifts, SOHP treasury will make up the difference for the children referred to us by the       agency. Seconded by Sylvia Sumner. Vote was unanimous.

Update on Families:
#117-08R – Trailer purchase assistance- We need a report from volunteer inspectors.
#134-08 -  Electric dryer- done
#111-08R – We are not doing!
#121-08R- Flooring-finished
#141-08R- Trailer skirting- Paula offered to sell skirting for $400. A question arose regarding the need for             heat tape,etc. This needs to be checked.
#142.08- Firewood- We need more info. Could furnace be repaired?
#145-08- Clothing-cared for
#143-08- Beds and bedding completed
#144-08- Kitchen chairs and table-completed

 

 

Angel Food- need to order 2

Emergency Food Closet – In need of any and all items, especially cereal, canned meats and entrees.
Diapers- Okay at present.

NEED-BLANKETS

Bradford County Chapter of SOHP:
            We have received 8/11/08 minutes from their secretary. Eight families have been helped so far in August.

Report from Abby Thorburg, from the Tioga County Local Housing Option Team. The team’s goal is for safe and affordable housing within our county. It is also felt that family-oriented shelter is needed in the county. Abby will be attending SOHP meetings in the future and sharing with us the work of this new team.

Other Business:

Lynn Warso volunteered to be President of Seeds of Hope Partners. Thank you Lynn.

The next meeting will be on November 19, 2008. Sue Wilber will do devotions.

Prayer requests- Lynn W., Clyde Lisk family, Tyler(needs new kidney), Cheryl M., SOHP families and members, three Baptist church families who have lost loved ones, Diney, Huntington family(three year old died)
 
Closing prayer led by Lynn W.

                                                                        Respectfully submitted, Maxine R. Mills, acting secretary