Back Back Angels "NEWS"

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WE HAVE VACANT BOARD POSITIONS: 

Fundraising, Publicist

WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP! 

Please contact Susan- 508 498 5001

We have resumed our volunteer general meeting.

 Please check our Calendar for time and location

North Port Homeless/Needy Children, Inc.

January General Meeting Minutes

January 6, 2026 

The general meeting was called to order at 10:11 by Naomi at the Amvets. 

The mission statement was read by all.

New Volunteers:

  Today we welcomed Margaret Johnson and Wende Fowler.

Minutes: 

 The December Board and General Minutes could not be approved as they are not available yet.  Susan will do them and then they will be approved.  

Financial Report:

  Jeanne read the financial report for September. Income was $6,230.12 and the expenses were $6,471.76.

Board Positions Needed:

 We still need a Volunteer Coordinator. Susan is almost at the end of her 

 10 year term as Volunteer Coordinator. She will be happy to train the new Volunteer Coordinator.  Our publicist, Kathy Garrity has resigned her position, so we need a new Publicist. 

Fundraising:

  Applebee’s:  We held our pancake breakfast on December 13.  We had a good turnout considering there were numerous other fundraising breakfasts the same day. We netted $1,450 from this event.

Spring Fling Bunco: This event will be held Wednesday, March 11th at the Trinity United Methodist Church in North Port.Judy explained the committees and sent around sign-up sheets. Our biggest need is a coordinator for the raffle prizes/silent auction. This is a big job and perhaps two people could share it. Carol has done it for years and will be happy to help anyone who takes it on.

A fundraising meeting was scheduled for Monday, January 19th.  Judy will contact the Shannon Staub Library to secure the use of their meeting room. 

Bags:

  Judy does not have a total count yet because the schools have been on Christmas break.  She has sent them all e-mails for the count. She also said all the orders are in.  We have a new source for toilet paper, and we have been getting the laundry detergent on Publix BOGOs.

Volunteer Coordinator:

 Sorting day is Friday, January 16thth at 9 am; Packing and Delivery Day is Tuesday, January 20th at 9 am. Because of the Monday holiday, the students are unavailable to help us on Tuesday.

Website:

 Frank stated the website is up to date except for the pending bag count and the December minutes. He has put the Bunco flyer up and mentioned that using the calendar on the website is a good way to see what is happening.

Grants:

 Plantation: Susan applied in the fall for the Plantation grant. Judy told us that the Plantation Foundation is closing, so this will be the last opportunity for a grant from them.

Heron Creek: We will receive a $5,000 grant from Heron Creek.

Scrapbook:

 Linda said she is finished with the last 2 years and is now working on 2025.  She is looking for pictures, newspaper articles, cards, personal notes, etc.  She suggested that some of us might like to write a personal note about our volunteer experience with BPA.

Old Business:

 Sereno Golf Club Outing: Although Garrett was supposed to come to one of our meetings to give us a check, that hasn’t happened yet. Judy has called and e-mailed him numerous times and hasn’t gotten a response. Connie suggested she try the other recipient, FELT – Feeding Empty Little Tummies, to see if they have gotten their money. Judy said she will go up to Sarasota to his business if necessary.

Nonprofit of the Year:  We did not win, but will try again next year.

San Pedro Church Hall Follow Up:  Frank has been in touch with San Pedro to see about a meeting room.  They would charge us $50/month to meet there.  Since we would only need it for about 2 hours, and we don’t have a budget for meeting expenses, Frank declined their offer.

Giving Tuesday Donations: We received $420 through Giving Tuesday and another $300 check that was to be part of Giving Tuesday.

Poinsettia Festival: Jeanne went for the first shift and found it difficult for one person to set up our new tent. She said the day was good and that a few people signed up to volunteer.

Poster Pick up: Our plywood poster, which was painted by the Art Center, needs to be taken down on January 11th.  Frank and Naomi’s husband will get it and put it in the storage unit.

T-Shirts:  Jeanne has them for those who ordered, and she has some extras. 

New Business: 

Newcomers Day: Saturday, February 14th from 10-12 at the George Mullen Center. Set up at 9:00.  We will need 2 volunteers to be there.

Fundraising Ideas: Naomi asked for fundraising ideas for the next year. Panera had been suggested, and Naomi will look into the details.

Jeanne suggested a raffle of a good prize. Judy knows a travel agent and will ask him about a trip, perhaps a cruise.  

Naomi thanked everyone for all they did to make this a good year. She then adjourned the meeting at 10:59.

Please Contact:

Judy Scheill at: jshoefetish48@aol.com