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Bridge Community Pantry Board Meeting Minutes, October 29, 2019
Members Present: Fred Lemkuhl, Hans Larson, Tina Rasmussen, Deb Blickenstaff, Cindy Olson, Mark Murdock, Andrew Ratcliffe, Tim Birkeland, Ehren Zimmerman
Members Absent: Jason Smith, Karen Wanderi
Non Members Present: John Leikness, Executive Director
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Fred Lemkuhl . Quorum was established. Prayer was led by Deb Blickenstaff. Motion to approve the agenda by Mark, seconded by Andrew, Motion carried.
Motion to accept Minutes from July 9, 2019 was made and seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report and Facilities Renovation Cost update: Mark reported that P& L balance sheet are in order. Assets will be figured and allocated.
Motion made to approve financial report, motion carried.
Report of the Executive Director: John reported that we are ahead of visits to The Bridge by 25.6% 2,163 visits and 565 families were noted. It was exciting to see that the number of families utilizing the mobile pantry has had steady increase. A total of 108 households made 410 visits from Jan. to Oct.
Committee Reports:
Facilities Report: A tour was taken of expanded area and renovations that have taken place. It is remarkable to see all the progress that has been made. The additional storage space has enabled the produce drop to be held indoors with 166,620 pounds of food distributed from April through September at The Bridge and at Vergas.
Public Relations: John has once again spread the word about The Bridge with a newspaper article and radio spots. Radio spots will continue. A note to pastors will be made to encourage year end donations.
Old Business: No old business
New Business:
Nominations for new members in 2020 were discussed with no decisions yet made. Jason may have to resign from the board due to time constraints with his job as principal and the fundraising events he is committed to.
The recommendation to purchase a self enclosed trailer was discussed. John has received some bids and will seek out other bids from suggested retailers. A donation of $3500 has been made for this purchase. Andrew made a motion to purchase within the donated amount and Deb seconded. Motion carried.
John reported that a donation 196 pounds of food was collected and presented to THE BRIDGE from the Perham High School Interact Club.
The board approved a $500 amount to run Lakes Radio ad over the holiday season.
The board approved a Spanky’s gift card to be presented to Sue Huebsch for all her good work in securing grant money for The Bridge.
It was suggested and approved that $750 be used to purchase Perham Bucks for The Bridge volunteers at Christmas.
John suggested that The Bridge hold an open house when all the work is completed. Deb, Andrew and Hans will take the lead in planning this in 2020. To be put on January agenda.
The meeting was adjourned.
The next board meeting is January 14th at 4 p.m. at THE BRIDGE.
Members Present: Fred Lemkuhl, Hans Larson, Tina Rasmussen, Deb Blickenstaff, Cindy Olson, Mark Murdock, Andrew Ratcliffe, Tim Birkeland, Ehren Zimmerman
Members Absent: Jason Smith, Karen Wanderi
Non Members Present: John Leikness, Executive Director
Meeting was called to order by Chairman Fred Lemkuhl . Quorum was established. Prayer was led by Deb Blickenstaff. Motion to approve the agenda by Mark, seconded by Andrew, Motion carried.
Motion to accept Minutes from July 9, 2019 was made and seconded. Motion carried.
Financial Report and Facilities Renovation Cost update: Mark reported that P& L balance sheet are in order. Assets will be figured and allocated.
Motion made to approve financial report, motion carried.
Report of the Executive Director: John reported that we are ahead of visits to The Bridge by 25.6% 2,163 visits and 565 families were noted. It was exciting to see that the number of families utilizing the mobile pantry has had steady increase. A total of 108 households made 410 visits from Jan. to Oct.
Committee Reports:
Facilities Report: A tour was taken of expanded area and renovations that have taken place. It is remarkable to see all the progress that has been made. The additional storage space has enabled the produce drop to be held indoors with 166,620 pounds of food distributed from April through September at The Bridge and at Vergas.
Public Relations: John has once again spread the word about The Bridge with a newspaper article and radio spots. Radio spots will continue. A note to pastors will be made to encourage year end donations.
Old Business: No old business
New Business:
Nominations for new members in 2020 were discussed with no decisions yet made. Jason may have to resign from the board due to time constraints with his job as principal and the fundraising events he is committed to.
The recommendation to purchase a self enclosed trailer was discussed. John has received some bids and will seek out other bids from suggested retailers. A donation of $3500 has been made for this purchase. Andrew made a motion to purchase within the donated amount and Deb seconded. Motion carried.
John reported that a donation 196 pounds of food was collected and presented to THE BRIDGE from the Perham High School Interact Club.
The board approved a $500 amount to run Lakes Radio ad over the holiday season.
The board approved a Spanky’s gift card to be presented to Sue Huebsch for all her good work in securing grant money for The Bridge.
It was suggested and approved that $750 be used to purchase Perham Bucks for The Bridge volunteers at Christmas.
John suggested that The Bridge hold an open house when all the work is completed. Deb, Andrew and Hans will take the lead in planning this in 2020. To be put on January agenda.
The meeting was adjourned.
The next board meeting is January 14th at 4 p.m. at THE BRIDGE.
