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