Martin County Cancer Patient Services Meeting
June 3, 2025
The Martin County Cancer Patient Services met at St Mary’s Hall in Shoals, Indiana at 5:30 PM.
Rheadawn Street opened with a prayer and welcomed the guests.
In attendance were Rheadawn Street, Shannon Wagoner, Robin Hart, Linda Knight, Debra Guy, Charles Guy, Jim Force, Rene Phillips, Kenley Shaw, Sheena Steman, and Taryn Steman.
The Secretary report was presented by Shannon Wagoner via email. It was reviewed by all board members. Robin Hart made the motion to accept and Rheadawn Street seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Linda Knight presented the treasure report. Treasurer Knight received the receipts from President Street for the total of $366 that was used to purchase gas cards at RJ’s. The correction was noted. Shannon Wagoner made the motion to approve and Robin Hart seconded the motion. It was approved 4-0..
Grant Update and Donations:
The Operation Round Up Grant from REMC has been completely utilized for gas cards.
Patient Update and Community Outreach:
Total Patients - 40 (We had one patient relocate to another county.)
New Patients - 3
Death - 0.
Birthday Blessings:
Linda Knight sent Russell Erwin, Katie Hoffman, and Tammy Haley a birthday card and a $20 gas card
Youth Ambassador:
Taryn Stemen and her mom, Sheena were in attendance. They were introduced to the committee and the board members explained how the meetings proceed. Kenley Shaw gave a brief review to Taryn of the items available for youth patients or family members if needed. She reviewed her calendar from the past year as she represented MCCPS. .
Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed to work the Loogootee Summerfest and Catfish Festival. The sign up sheet was passed around to members.
Fundraising:
Quilt Raffle will continue through the Catfish Festival. The eBike raffle will be held until October 4. The drawing will be held at Hindostan Days. Tickets will be $10 each or 6 for $50.
Robin Hart suggested the Mathias Chicken Dinner be increased to $20 per meal this year dur to rising costs. All were in favor. She has been calling local businesses and families for donations. This year the committee will be purchasing the chickens for IGA and they will cut them up for us.
Upcoming Events:
Loogootee Summerfest will be held June 19-21 we will have a booth from 5-10 PM
Shoals Catfish Festival 4th of July weekend - July 4-5 booth set up - Drawing for the Quilt will be held.
Mathias Chicken Dinner - August 9, 2025
Hindostan Days October 4 we will have a booth. Draw for e-Bike at the booth.
T-Shirt Inventory:
Gray - 51
Lavender - 10
Old Business
Charles Guy will order the eBike for the upcoming raffle. Thank you Charles! The committee and board voted to purchase the Cargo LT with fat tires. Linda Knight made the motion to purchase and Shannon Wagoner seconded. Motion passed 4-0..
New Business:
It was decided by the committee and board to purchase 50 yard signs from Signs on the Cheap. They will be $15 each and show support for MCCPS. Rheadawn Street will purchase the signs.
Shannon Wagoner made a motion to adjourn and Linda Knight seconded it. Meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM. The next meeting will be held at Loogootee Library in Loogootee, Indiana on July 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
Electronic Signature: Shannon Wagoner