June 17, 2008
HandiCapable Board Meeting
Present: Mike Hines, Jeff Morehead, Dave Constable, Alan Myers, Herschel Gulley, Lori Holderman.
The meeting opened with prayer by Mike.
1. 4-H Fair: The 4-H Fair is June 23-27. Our goal this year will be to familiarize the people in the community with our organization. To draw people to our table, we will have drawings for prizes/items to give away. Beach/Summer basket for kids and $75 in gift cards for adults. Lori will make entry forms. Everyone signed up on the volunteer work schedule. Doors are open 5-10pm all week.
2. Other:
a. New people have been attending the support group meetings that have heard the ads on the radio.
b. We are discussing with the YMCA about bus pick up for the people who want to attend the meetings, but don't have transportation.
c. Alan talked to Jan Malott about speaking at a support group meeting and will get more information.
d. Alan spoke to Ken Rogers, www.pedalingonpurpose.com, about speaking at a support group meeting.
e. Eva is now a certified grant writer.
f. Bake sale profit was $530.
3. Chili Cook-off:
a. Our group met with the group from Wabash Chili Cook-off and got a lot of good information. Please remember to look at the CASI website, www.chili.org, so we can discuss joining this organization. The fee is $100 for the year.
b. After discussion, it was agreed that the cook-off will be a fundraiser for Handicapable w/a portion of the proceeds going to the Community Foundation. The purpose of this fundraiser and the use for the funds will be "to establish a central, accessible location to meet the needs, educate and become ambassadors of the disabled".
c. To have an event as big as we would like, we need WAY more volunteers. Lori will talk to the Chamber of Commerce about partnering with them and splitting the proceeds.
d. The event will take place at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
e. Entertainment confirmed:
i. Swampwater Stompers, Bluegrass Buddies-Yes
ii. Mark & Troy-No
iii. Circus Band & Band from Huntington-Maybe
Next Meeting, July 1st, 6:00 p.m, Jeff's House
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