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WE HAVE VACANT POSITIONS: 

Fundraising, Publicist, Volunteer Coordinator

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 Coalition for Homeless/Needy Children, Inc.

February General Meeting Minutes

February 3, 2026h

The general meeting was called to order at 10:17 by Judy at Amvets 312.  

The mission statement was read by all.

Minutes:

The December and January minutes were approved yesterday at the board meeting.  General minutes will be on the website.  

Financial Report:

Susan read the financial report for January. Income was $2,501.39 and the expenses were $6,400.69.

Board Positions Needed:

We need a publicist, whose responsibilities would mainly be to get our name into newspapers, etc.  And we need a Volunteer Coordinator. Susan explained the duties of the Volunteer Coordinator, as she will be stepping down since her 10 year term is ending soon.

Also, volunteers are needed to help pick up from the donation boxes that are around North Port.  

Fundraising:

 Spring Fling Bunco:   There was a lot of discussion about donations that have come in and also those that are pending.  Judy is keeping the list of basket donations.  Carol is collecting the gift cards to see what could be combined for the silent auction. 

Connie asked that anyone who receives a donation send her an email with what was given, the name and address of the giver and the value so she can send the thank-you letters.

Baskets can be dropped off at either sorting or packing day this month.  Anyone who would like assistance wrapping their baskets can bring them on Friday, February 27 between 10-12 to the storage unit. If you bring your basket after February 27, it must be wrapped and ready.

Right now, Carol has 2 tickets available for players.

We can get into the facility at 8 pm the night before to bring in tables and baskets and set up. Doors will open at 12:15 so we should get there earlier; what time depends on how much was done the night before.

We were getting into too many minute details, so we decided to set another fundraising meeting for Monday, February 23rd at 10:00.  Judy will ask the AMVETS if we can meet there.

Bags:

Small – 850     Large  - 175   Total  -  1025

All products have been ordered. We have been getting the laundry detergent on Publix BOGOs. Judy said the CoCo Plum Publix puts aside how many cases we need. And we still need to go to 2 other stores.   

Judy said the high school will pick up their items.

Volunteer Coordinator:

Sorting day is Friday, February 13thth at 9 am; Packing and Delivery Day is Tuesday, February 17th at 9 am.   Susan said she will be selling her truck, so in the future, it might take multiple vehicles and people to deliver to Glen Allen. Judy said she will call DiVita to possibly help with the Glen Allen delivery.

Grants:

Plantation: Susan met with some of the people at our storage unit to explain what we do. We should hear by April what the grant will be. They are dividing $190,000 among 24 non-profits. This will be the last year Plantation gives grants.

Heron Creek: Naomi picked up a $5,000 grant.

Community Foundation of Sarasota County - Yvette applied.

Donations:

Heron Creek Ladies Golf - $1,580 plus hygiene products.  

Sereno Golf Fundraiser -  Judy received a $3,000 check.

Shark Tooth Sports Car Club -  $500 received.

Gran Paradiso Aquatic Club - $500 received

START -  $500

Women of the MOOSE – They have a box and also send us approximately $40/month

Website:

Frank stated the website is up to date. He said events are listed on the calendar, and by clicking it, you will be connected to Google Maps with locations.

Old Business:

Poster Pick-Up: Our poster was picked up at City Hall and is now back in the storage unit.

Lights in Storage Area: There will be enough lighting for sorting and packing days.

New Business:

Newcomers Day: Saturday, February 14th from 10-12 at the George Mullen Center. Naomi and Judy will be there.

Harbor Isles Health Fair: Will be held Friday, February 20th from 10 am – Noon. We will have a table there if anyone wants to come by.

Naomi adjourned the meeting at 11:22.                                       

     OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS

TUESDAY March 3, 2026 @ 10:00 

At Amvets 312

7050 Chancellor Blvd, North Port

Please Contact:

Judy Scheill at: jshoefetish48@aol.com