minutes of November Meeting

Ross Barn @ 7pm

Lisa Kelly opened meeting thanking Jen Brenner, Olive Branch Catering, East Dorset for the delicious food & soup and Jan, New Morning Natural Food, for the beautiful cake

Introductions

October's Opportunities in review

• Nina spoke about Clothes from the Heart, we served about 100 people, learned of new individual needs, wrote a check to JC Penny for a family whose clothing needs couldn't be met. Leftover clothes were redistributed to other organizations. Summer clothes being stored by Andrea. We will consider doing a summer clothing give away this spring after the snow melts.
• Debbie spoke about Barn Day. Brett was the recipient of much of the furniture including 4 bedroom sets. After flood victims needs were met barn contents opened to others. Only 3-4 bed frames remain. Laurie Z mentioned Bromley Brook still has furniture items to get rid of
• Dagny spoke on Green Mtn. Luncheon. She was kept busy by giving 8 treatments. Very special for Dagny as people opened up and told stories while getting a treatment. We collected a bushel of candy to give to the neighborhood in time for Halloween. Received cards of thanks.

Treasurer's Rpt

• $4500 on hand

• $2700 donated

• $500 rec'd

November Opportunities

• Child's size 12 winter boots
• Women's size 9 winter boots
• Family living in a trailer in substandard repair and family member w/ leukemia
• Community Share: we will commit to two families

Lisa then distributed opportunities for "Angels"

• Clean Arlington House: Mary S.
• Food Cupboard $400 dollar donation: Julie NOTE: in springtime Feinstein Foundation makes financial contributions to food cupboard. CFC serves approx. 300 families
• Gary G. $100 basket: Teresa
• Jamar $100 basket: Kim
• Cliff H. $500 boiler: Paul K
• Andy D $50 restaurant certificate: Nina
• Andy T $50 restaurant certificate: Victoria
• Steve P.
• Delbarton School for boys in NJ. Kids want to do "something": Laurie Z
• John and Verna M.: Gloria
• Linda and Nelson K. Debbie
• Mary K's brother in law: Teresa
• Eden Z. Bedroom set
• Two advisories @ Maple Street School: 1) Afghanistan 2) Heartworks

December Meeting Day and Time will change to Sunday afternoon; watch for announcement

Kim spoke and told her story and read from her book, "Inertia"