Martin County Cancer Patient Services Meeting
September 1, 2026
The Martin County Cancer Patient Services met at Loogootee Library in Loogootee, Indiana at 5:35 PM.
Rheadawn Street opened with a prayer and welcomed the guests. In attendance were Rheadawn Street, Linda Knight, Rex Knight, Shannon Wagoner, Karen Jones, Randy Bateman, Paul Wade, Kenley Shaw, Kevin Guy, and Debra Guy.
The Secretary report was presented by Shannon Wagoner. Karen Jones made the motion to accept and Linda Knight seconded the motion. The report will be posted on the website. The motion carried 4-0. Linda Knight presented the treasure report. Shannon Wagoner made the motion to approve and Karen Jones seconded the motion. It was approved 4-0.
Grant Update and Donations:
Rex Knight - Smithville Grant was submitted with appropriate documents. They confirmed receiving the application. REMC Grant was utilized purchasing transportation gas cards for patients. MCCF Grant is closed out with the final report being sent. This will make MCCPS eligible for the upcoming grant in 2027.
Patient Update and Community Outreach:
Active Patients: 33
Inactive Patients: 21
New patients: Melissa Arvin
Deaths: 0
Birthday Blessings: Mandy Luker, Susie Beard, and John Lindsey have upcoming birthdays.
Youth Ambassador:No new updates.
Upcoming Events: Hindostan Days - October 3 from 10AM-5PM. Booth set up will begin at 9AM. French Lick Basket will be raffled and the winner drawn at the end of the day. A sign up sheet for volunteers was passed around.
Old Business:
Mathias Chicken Dinner was a success. The total chicken sale was $4,296. Several other items were sold: the total amounts are located in the treasure report. The committee discussed the amount of chicken to purchase for next year. Karen Jones made a motion that we purchase chicken for 200 meals next year. Shannon Wagoner seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
New Business:
Hindostan Days - T-shirt, bracelets, key rings, and raffle tickets will be for sale at the booth. The French Lick Basket raffle tickets will be available until the close of Hindostan Days.
Karen Jones made a motion to adjourn and Shannon Wagoner seconded it. All in favor voted 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM. The next meeting will be held at St. Mary Hall in Shoals, Indiana on October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Electronic Signature: Shannon Wagoner