Location: Rib Crib, 3475 US-412, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Time: 5:30 pm
In attendance
Robin and Joyce Cowin - Renae Sasnett
- Lisa and Randall Amedee and Noah
- Dan and Kathy Henson
Welcome by Dan Henson
Opened in prayer by Robin Cowin
Meeting called to order by Dan Henson. At the event on Monday August 18th there were 2 teams from Simmons Foods. Simmons Team members ask what our needs are to get us to serving every week.
Minutes from June approval motion by Robin Cowin, second by Renae Sasnett.
Copy of financial report complied by Susan Campbell, for the NWA Food Bank application, was given to all present.
NWA Food Bank paperwork mailed in, last week, for the FMS2 Food Pantry approval. Waiting on approval. Dan talked with Serfco about pest control program for the food pantry.
Simmons Wing Challenge was a great success and $1500 check will be coming within 2 weeks.
Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center meal. Dan and Kathy took the mobile kitchen to Jay (thank you Sam Campbell for the use of your truck) to serve at the 20 year celebration.
Pantry update: shelves are finished in both back rooms. We are ready to start moving freezers and seeing where we can put shelves in the front room. Ready to start ordering stock but would like to see what NEA food bank can provide first.
We talked about a power point for presentations for corporate sponsorships. Renae volunteered to go over what we have currently and make any improvements necessary. Renae made a motion to start presenting to businesses and Kathy seconded.
New menu plans: it was decided to sit down with a couple board members and sketch out menu plans so we can start cooking and freezing the meats necessary. A separate list of all will be sent later to all Board Members.
Round table: Conversation during the Hot Wing Challenge, Simmons Team Members were interested in how the culinary group from Simmons could be more active with our ministry. Renae volunteered to check into what they would be able to do.
Dan asked if we could check with Dustin’s Dream about actually bringing a Feed My Sheep Squared team to serve at Dustin’s Heavenly Birthday.
Motion made by Renae to adjourn meeting at 6:45 pm. Kathy seconded. Meeting adjourned.