board meeting updates

Thanks to Vivian Mixson for coordinating efforts for us to hold the meeting @ the Women's Center @ Palmetto Baptist. Thanks to the Baptist staff for allowing us to hold the meetings @ the location. Thanks also to those members that called to share they would not be able to attend the meeting and those who had plans but were not able to attend. Thanks to Stephanie McCummings for recommending the Caterer to share their talent.
We wish you all the best.

The board meeting was held on November 20th, 6:30 pm @ the Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Classroom B. In attendance were James Irby, Jerrett Slacum, Milton Kimpson (attorney), Katrice Patten (Caterer), and Sylvia Patten (Caterer). The meeting came to order as we reviewed the old business from the meeting in October. We enjoyed samples of food catered by Katrice and Sylvia ( Chicken Drumettes, BBQ meatballs, red grapes, strawberries, with sauce and minature brownies) from Delectible Delights. We prayed for the health and strength of those who were planning , but did not get to attend the meeting. We learned a few members were ill or had other engagements that came up. We talked about the value of building relationships and networking as we continue to move forward with the organization's mission statement.

We talked about the Blog for Trey's Transition and asked them to view, interact and invite others to follow along to keep up with the progress in efforts to reaching others. We highlighted the fundraiser efforts and plans to talk more about other fundraising efforts during the next meeting. Jerret was very helpful in preparing for the meeting, continues to work on a powerpoint presentation for the program and asked some very good questions about the location of possible buildings for the program site and the articles.

James shared about several sites researched in Irmo, West Columbia, and in the city of Columbia; that no commitments have can be made for the sites because no funds have been placed to secure the sites. There is a property owner that would like to have a non-profit organization use the 1/2 acre property located in the Northwest Columbia area.

Milton shared very thoughtful and insightful recommendations about the articles of incorparation. He shared the articles were very comprehensive and many parts were on point with the mission statement. He shared that some of the information needed to be placed in the by-laws instead of the articles to void having to make repetative trips to the State when amendments are needed. He also recommended that articles are discussed with those preparing the 501 C 3 application to insure the proper information is included in that documentation. We discussed plans to share the recommendations about the articles with the other members.

We agreed to meet next month before Christmas holiday. The date and location for the meeting was not confirmed.

Happy Holidays

Mission Statement for Trey's Transition

Mission Statement

Trey’s Transition believes in the uniqueness, worth, dignity, and right to self-determination of every individual. The program will provide day care for young adults with disabilities. To strive to prepare, empower, and support young adults to participate as much as possible to their potential in their home, school and community.

An introduction to Trey's Transition

Trey's Transition is the brainchild of James and Inez Irby, the parents of Trey [James D. Irby III]. Like many parents of special needs children his parents were concerned about the future of their child once he completed high school and many basic services are terminated. They took action and began making plans to create a non-profit "Trey's Transition" in the hopes of helping not only their child but many other young adults with special needs. Their goal is to enhance the quality of life for these young adults by way of increasing and/or maintaining the vocational/social skills of young adults 18-40 yrs of age.

Trey's father, James, has devoted many hours of research into the federal and state regulations, necessary funding, and responsibilities of creating a non-profit. He hopes to submit the 501 c 3 and articles of incorporation ASAP. He has started a fund-raising campaign to generate the $900 necessary to submit these articles. The "Power of One Campaign" simply asks that interested parties donate $1.00 and asks that each of you ask another person to donate $1.00 towards this cause. As is the case of any grand plan or dream, the first step is usually a very small one, but without that first step nothing is achieved. To donate to The Power of One Campaign please contact Gayle Rabon, Senior Personal Banker @ Bank of America 803-726-1386.

On Wednesday, October 22, James held our first meeting to discuss the goals, time-lines, challenges and opportunities involved in seeing Trey's Transition become a reality. We gathered at Palmetto Baptist Hospital Women's Center. In attendance were myself Robert Croissant, James Irby, Jerrett Slacum, Tom Anderson and Ms. Lyn Whitehead. During this meeting we discussed the kick-off of our "Power of One Campaign". We compiled information for the cost of 11 desk top computers and associated equipment and installation costs, detailed specific needs for liability insurance for staff, clients and volunteers. We agreed to make discuss the Articles of incorporation and the 501 c 3 application at our next meeting. We intend to meet on November 20th [a specific location and time will be submitted within the next week or so]. We plan to post additional information in developing the program. We welcome anyone interested in following our efforts thru the BLOG or helping to make the program to become a reality.

"Trey's Transition believes in the uniqueness, worth, dignity and right to self-determination of every individual. The program will provide day care for young adults with disabilities. To strive to prepare, empower, and support young adults to participate as much as possible to their potential in their home, school and community" taken from 1st paragraph of our Mission Statement.

If you are interested in learning more about Trey's Transition you may contact James Irby @ 803-732-5734 or by email @ james_irby2000@yahoo.com . Also, please feel free to respond directly to me at rcroissant@sc.rr.com.

Trey's Transition- Where just about anything is possible!