HW Meeting 12/11/11
4pm at the Ross Barn
Present:
Nina, Lisa, Andrea, Marybeth, Gloria, Ellen, Dagny, Holly, Liz, Teresa, Carmel, Fran, Dianna, Victoria, Loree, Courtney, Carol, Dina, Lauri, Julie C., Lyn
Andrea ran the meeting
We recapped the November opportunities –
Treasurers report - $1900
We spoke about how we went from having $22,000 and have done a lot each month since then- but now we are down a lot and still have requests – we will discuss ways in which we can raise some money again in January.
New opportunities:
Gloria read a wonderful letter written by Norene about her friend Verna Lee Mylott. We wrote a $500 check to the Manchester rescue squad and we will collect $ for gifts for the Grandchildren and other items to give in a basket to Verna Lee and family.
Lauri discussed a friend who would benefit greatly from gift cards for gas- she is driving everyday for treatments. We will collect $ and other basket items for her as well.
Laura Sienne from UCS has a request for larger clothing for a client and her single mom. Since the sizes are hard to find I think Heartworks will give a check of $150 to them to purchase at JC Penny.
- Marybeth O’Donnell shared her story and it was truly wonderful, inspiring, funny and had me thinking about staying in the day--- IAM – (latin…
We had a ton of cookies that were so yummy and we all went home with full plates.
Thanks to all for coming and next meeting will be in January. Probably on a Sunday afternoon again. TBA
January will be our 4 year anniversary! Thanks so much for all contributing to the community share in December. If you want to donate to the 2 baskets that will be passed on some time this month- please leave a monetary gift at Jans and/or something for the baskets
Otherwise, we will supplement with our HW Funds…
“Good works are links that form a chain of love” - Mother Teresa
