Meeting Minutes September 5, 2001 www.tcfn.org/hsc

Officers: Denine Houchins (Goodwill Employment Services) Chair, Bev Casey (Women's Resource Center), Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation) Secretary, Lauri Schoffstall (Luthran Community Services) Treasurer.

Meetings: Normally the first Wednesday of each month, 8:30 - 10:00 am, United Way Building.

In attendance: Ed Frost (Ben Franklin Transit), Jennifer Wall (B/F Health District), Judi Dirks (Catholic Family), Juli Davis (Campfire), Darlene Pinney (Columbia Industries), Annette Clark (Contact Helpline), Jonnie Rajala (Div of Children & Fasmily Services), Pati Benton (ECEAP), JoAnn Hare (ECEAP), Nita Sullivan (FARE), Denine Houchins (Goodwill Employment), Judy Schenk (Health & Safety Networks), Sally Butler (Kennewick Housing Authority), Laurie Schoffstall (Lutheran Social Services), Bruce McComb (RECA Foundation), Melanie Ogryzek (RYSC AmeriCorps), Carole Fingerson (Neurological Center), Roger Krebs (Tri-City Residential Services), Bev Casey (Women's Resource Center), Jeri Strange (YMCA), Rick Guerra (Worksource), Wana Brackenbush (The Sheperd's House), Diane Krossin (KSD 21st Century Community Learning Centers), Jean Tucker (Lutheran Community Services), Al Shord (Love, Inc), Judy Fetrow (The ARC).

The meeting was called to order by Denine Houchins at 8:35 am.

Introductions.

Program.

Bob King - LOVE, Inc.

LOVE, INC. [Live In the Name of Christ] 2000 - 2001 is a reorganized organization whose function is to "bridge the gap between people in need, agencies, community organizations, and area churches.

• Mission statement: To enable Christian Churches in Benton and Franklin Counties to effectively serve persons needing help through the love of Christ.

• Vision Statement: LOVE INC Tri-Cities will strive to meet the unmet physical and spiritual needs of people by serving as the bridge between community agencies, organizations, and network Christian churches. Short-term, near-term and long-term needs will be addressed. The goal will be to lead people to self-sufficiency and into the body of Christ.

For more information, contact the agency at 374-8280, e-mail at loveinctc@att.net, or visit the web site at www.tcfn.org/loveinc

Business.

June meeting minutes approved by all.

Treasurer's Report: Beginning balance - $3602.89. Income - $50.00 (Member renewals). Expenses - $169.70 (TCH Christmas ad, Annual Report fee). Ending balance - $3483.19.

General Business.

Election of Officers

• Nominees
  • Chair: Denine Houchins
  • Chair Elect: Bev Casey
  • Secretary: Bruce McComb
  • Treasurer: Laurie Schoffstall - Nita Sullivan

• The following officers were unanimously elected by the membership:
  • Chair: Denine Houchins
  • Chair Elect: Bev Casey
  • Secretary: Bruce McComb
  • Treasurer: Laurie Schoffstall

Christmas Gift Project - Melanie Ogryzek

• RYSC AmeriCorps will again take the lead in this year's program. Agency packets were provided to get a good head start. If you did not get a packet, please contact Melanie at 546-0180, or e-mail rysc2@owt.com

Motion made and seconded to provide $500.00 to the Citizens for Public Transportation. Approved by all

Future meeting programs:

• October - Citizens for Public Transportation
  • Agency Profiles - Catholic Famnily & Child Services. Women's Resource Center
• November - Jerome Delvin
  • Agency Profiles - Shepherd's House, Kennewick Housing Authority

Announcements

10:10 am - adjourned.

Submitted by,

Bruce McComb, Secretary.