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.