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 North Port Coalition for Homeless/Needy Children, Inc.

April General Meeting Minutes

April 7, 2026

The general meeting was called to order at 10:13 by Naomi at the Amvets.

The mission statement was read by all.

Publicist:

Naomi introduced Donna Lane as our new Publicist.  

Minutes:

The March minutes were approved yesterday at the Board meeting. April minutes will be posted on our website. 

Financial Report:

Susan read the financial report for March.  Total Direct Income was $459.35 and Bunco Income was $8,355.00.  Regular expenses were $5,516.99 and Bunco expenses were $725.47.

Board Positions Needed:

We still need a Volunteer Coordinator.  Two people could do it together.  Susan explained that she could do the computer part from anywhere.  She also stated that both Sorting and Packing Days run smoothly because the volunteers know what to do.  The second Volunteer Coordinator only needs to oversee the days.  

Fundraising:

Spring Fling Bunco: Bunco was a great success.  We cleared $7,629.53.  Naomi thanked all the volunteers who helped make it a fun day. 

Giving Challenge:  April 15-16, runs from 12 noon to 12 noon.  Susan explained that the Patterson Foundation will match any gift up to $100.  She will send out emails with information on how to connect to GiveGab.  Frank will also have it on our webpage.  Susan also noted that our official name is North Port Coalition for Homeless/Needy Children, Inc. 

Bags:

Small – 833     Large  - 165   Total  -  998

All products have been ordered.  Jeanne will pick up 10 cases of laundry detergent today.  We are stocking up because we give it in April and May. In June we do double bags for the Pre-schools, and they also get laundry detergent.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Sorting Day is Friday, April 17th at 9 am; Packing and Delivery Day is Monday, April 20th at 9 am.

Website:

Although Frank was not at the meeting, he phoned in. He is working with the tech people to try to make it easy for people to donate to the Giving Challenge. He also said he has changed the website a bit, ie added a page for past events. He passed along a flash drive of pictures to Naomi, who will give it to Donna.

Grants: Plantation:

We received a $3,000 grant from Plantation. Susan and Connie will pick it up on April 23.  Unfortunately, this is their last year of giving grants.

Community Foundation: We were informed we are getting a $5,000 grant from them, and Jeanne said she has received the check. Yvette said that they want a press release, and they require a grant report within a year. Donna will get information from Yvette for the press release.  

Scrapbook:

Linda has the box of prior scrapbooks. She will try to fix one that has been damaged. Right now she is working on the current year. She plans to do a book just of photos. It was suggested that she add the names of Board members through the years as a way of keeping our history.

Old Business:

North Port Community Baby Shower: April 11, 2026 from 10:00-12:00.  Judy put together the raffle basket and delivered it to Social Services. Frank said he was unable to be there on Saturday as planned. Judy will go.

Duck Race: Friday, April 10th from 5-8 at the Aquatic Center. Judy and Karen Hoeppner will be at our table. Judy has 3 ducks in the race! Go Quackers!!

San Pedro Youth Group: They did not do a box for Lent this year.

Allamanda Women’s Garden Club: Naomi presented them with a Certificate of Appreciation. (see Awards andPresentation page)

Dunkin Donuts: They have taken a donation box and are very enthusiastic.    Naomi, Judy and Jeanne will go there on April 28th for a presentation.  

Meeting Venues: This was discussed again yesterday at the Board meeting, as we would like to establish a new place for our Board and General meetings.   Carol was not at meeting, so we were not entirely sure what was booked.  Our preference would be to hold General meetings at the Shannon Staub Library and Board meetings at Perkins.  We will look into availability.

New Business:

Board and Committee List: Connie asked everyone to look over the list to be sure their information is correct.  Also,  please add or eliminate yourself from committees as indicated.

Naomi adjourned the meeting at 11:13.

OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS

TUESDAY May 5, 2026 @ 10:00

At Amvets 312

7050 Chancellor Blvd, North Port