The Martin County Cancer Patient Services met at the Loogootee Library in Loogootee, Indiana at 5:30 PM.
Rheadawn Street opened with a prayer and welcomed the guests.
In attendance were Rheadawn Street, Karen Jones, Robin Hart, Shannon Wagoner, Dee Collins, Debra Guy, Charles Guy, Rene Phillips, and Jim Force. 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 Karen Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0. Rheadawn Street presented the treasure report completed by Linda Knight. Karen Jones made the motion to approve and Shannon Wagoner seconded the motion. It was approved 4-0..
Grant Update and Donations:Rex Knight applied for the the Operation Round Up Grant; the amount of $2,000
Patient Update and Community Outreach:
Total Patients - 34
New Patients - 1
Death - Bill Cole and Patty Abel passed away. Our condolences to the families.
Birthday Blessings:
Linda Knight sent Rick Arvin, Bob Doane, Dan Haley a birthday card and a $20 gas card
Youth Ambassador:
The MCCPS board will speak with Kenley Shaw at the next meeting regarding the future Youth Ambassador candidates.
Volunteers: Suggestion was made to price yard signs supporting MCCPS at signsonthecheap.com. Discussion was held about the Mathias Chicken Dinner aprons being offered at the dinner.
Fundraising:
The annual online auction will be held in April. All proceeds will benefit the Martin County cancer patients. Auction items will be collected by the board members for the annual online auction. The board members will continue to call vendors and collect items up until the week of the auction.
Upcoming Events:
Online Auction April 4-9, pick up 4/12Loogootee
Summerfest will be held June 19-21
Shoals Catfish Festival 4th of July weekend - dates to be determined
Mathias Chicken Dinner August - date to be determined
Hindostan Days October 4
September Gala - date to be determined
T-Shirt Inventory:
Gray - 51
Lavender - 10
Old Business
Website update: Memorial Page is in the planning process
New Business:
Robin Hart will call regarding the Mathias Chicken Dinner date. She will also inquire about using the Methodist Church for the online Auction pick up on April 12
Robin Hart made a motion to adjourn and Shannon Wagoner seconded it. Meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.
The next meeting will be held at St Mary’s Hall, Shoals, Indiana on April 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM.