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North Port Coalition for the Homeless/Needy Children, Inc.
April 2, 2024 General Meeting
April 2, 2024
The general meeting was called to order at 10:07 by Naomi Jodoin at AMVET 312.
The mission statement was read by all.
Introduction to New Members:
We welcomed 2 new members – Jill and John Sullivan
Financial Report:
The financial report was read by Sandy Danner
Board Positions Needed:
We still have an opening for a Publicist
Harbor Isles Grandmother’s Club:
Hollis invited Naomi to the club’s meeting. Naomi said she was happy she attended. They spoke a lot about Jan Heugen. Naomi also stated this Grandmother’s Club was one of the first clubs that supported the Back Pack Angels.
Fundraising:
Perkins is on-going. Naomi contacted Boco Lupo to apply to be the recipient of their Tuesday fundraising. We hope to get a date in the near future.
Hollis mentioned San Pedro’s church bulletin has a list of restaurants that also donate to groups, a program similar to Perkins. Naomi will look into it.
Bags for April:
We have 1194 bags this month. We added 50 small bags for Wellen Park Prep school and 24 for Images Charter.
Hollis mentioned that she volunteered at Glen Allen organizing the bags for each classroom and was happy to see the results of our labors.
Judy talked about the criteria used for receiving our bags. We go by the free and reduced lunch eligibility that the schools use. Free lunch for family of 4 - $39,000 income; reduced lunch for a family of 4 - $55,000 income.
The percentages of students eligible for free or reduced lunches in the North Port schools as of February 2024 are as follows:
Atwater – 67%
Cranberry – 69%
Glenallen – 81%
Heron Creek – 73%
Imagine Charter – 57%
Lamarque – 68%
North Port High School – 57%
Toledo Blade – 60%
Products and Delivery:
Judy mentioned having difficulty getting laundry detergent. Only Dollar Store that would order it for us was Jacaranda. She may ask for help picking it up when it arrives as there are 20 cases.
Sorting Day: Friday, April 12th Delivery Day: Monday, April 15th
Susan said depending on how many volunteers she gets, we may do a second line, which has worked well, or have the volunteers for large bags work on small bags when the large are finished.
Hollis wondered if people will ask why give to Wellen Park. Judy said Janelle from Wellen Park Prep said they have 50 kids on free lunches and 28 with reduced lunches. Since only North Port students can receive, a total of 50 bags will be given. The teachers will distribute the bags to the parents upon pick-up.
Grants:
We will receive a $2,400 grant from Plantation on April 17th
Yvette has been looking into other grants. Many are not open yet for applications i.e., Jr. League, Sunseeker, Atlanta Braves. She will touch base with Dianne about Gulf Coast and will look into Walmart.
Dianne applied for a Costco grant.
Renee said WAWA will give cases of water for events if advance notice given.
John Sullivan will look into a grant from AmeriCorps.
Website:
Frank said the website is up to date. Our host, Go Daddy, ranked our site as one of the most active.
There is a pop-up window for the Giving Challenge being held April 9-10 from noon to noon. The Patterson Foundation will match gifts up to $100
If anyone would like anything posted on the website, please contact Frank.
Old Business:
The permanent memorial for Jan Heugen is still in the discussion stage. Options are being explored.
Naomi attended a Network International meeting as a guest. She said it’s similar to the Chamber for how it could benefit our group. However, they require someone to attend a meeting every Wednesday. We cannot commit to this, so we will not be joining.
New Business:
Two volunteers needed to sit at table on Saturday, April 13 from 10-12 for the Community Baby Shower being held at the Mullen Center.
Please pass the word to friends and family about the Giving Challenge.
Margie told us about the Talon Bay Ladies Club “Swing into Spring” bunco event. It’s being held Saturday, April 13. There are also raffles available even if you don’t attend bunco. BP Angels is one of several recipients of this fundraiser.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:13 by Naomi.
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