August 8, 2024 Minutes

Weld Faith Partnership Council Minutes

August 8, 2024, 7:30 a.m.
Love They Neighbor Community Church


Council Members Present: Rob Thomas, Steve Karcher, Pam Sommer, Steve Osborne, Tim Martinez, Roy Lantzy, Margie Martinez, Amber Cecil, Stacey Casteel, Commissioner Lori Saine

Attempt by zoom but technical difficulties: Lauren Tipton and John Rotharmel

Council Members Absent: Roxene Tines, Nate Taverner, Dave Shumpert

DHS: Kristy DeAnda

Guests: Phil Frances, Commissioner Elect Lynette Peppler and Scott Nix

Called to order: 7:36 a.m.

Introduction of council members for commissioner elect and new members

Minutes from June:  Clarification given – Margie M. motioned to approve, Steve O.  2nd; motion carried.

Commissioner Updates:

  • Foster Friendly updates
  • Possum Trot Thoughts

DHS Updates:

  • Sound of Hope showing
  • Respite event at City Lights, Greeley
  • Begin planning for Christmas parties
  • December 4th and 5th – Island Grove Exhibition Hall – Kinship and Foster
  • Ways we can help:
  • Set-up and tear down
  • Sponsorship for catered meal
  • Desserts
  • Volunteering during the event
  • Food service
  • Helping families receive gifts
  • Check-in
  • Games/activities, etc.
  • Notify Kristy if wanting to participate and in what capacity
  • Amber to send out the newsletter by PDF and link to sign-up for newsletter

Scott Nix’s Story

Closing Prayer:  Steve Karcher

Meeting Adjourned: 9:08 a.m.