March 13, 2025 Minutes
Weld Faith Partnership Council Minutes
February 13, 2025 7:30 a.m.
Lighthouse Community Church, 307 S 3rd Street, LaSalle CO
Council Members Present: Nate Taverner, Sandy Figueroa, Stacey Casteel, Roxene Tines, Dave Shumpert, Roy Lantzy, John Rotharmel
DHS: Kristy DeAnda, John Killen
County Commissioner: Lynette Peppler
Guests: Margie Martinez, Major Stephen Kintzley, Cynthia Kintzley, Lori Saine
Council Members Absent: Absent: Pamela Sommer, Steve Osborn, Steven Karcher, Lauren Tipton, Tim Martinez
Call to order: 7:30 AM
Opening Prayer: Dave Shumpert
Approve January Minutes: Dave S. motioned to approve, second by Stacey C – Motion passed
Approve February Minutes: Stacey C. motioned to approve, second by Roxene T. – Motion passed
DHS:
- May 3rd Event (Cinco De Mayo) Hispanic outreach – will be a lunch event
- Info/invite will be sent out
- Reach out to Kristy if you can help
- Anything for swag bags – have to Kristy by 4/29
- May 5th - proclamation 9:00 AM – County admin building board room
- Official invitation coming soon
- John will provide cotton candy and popcorn machines
- April 2nd proclamation for child abuse prevention – county admin building board room 9:00 AM – Reminder will be sent out for this as it is before our next meeting
Commissioner Update:
- Judicial building – downtown vs. O Street
- Reviewing bills/legislation affecting Weld County
Council Member Updates:
Roy – Jireh Project
- Coats/boots – clothing closet – 600 boots/hats
- Donations always accepted
Roxy – Safe Families for Children
- At John’s church last weekend
- Met with Genesis project for partnership opportunities
- Has coach assigned for new family
- 2 new church partnerships
Sandy Figueroa – Found a foster friendly business in Windsor! (Add in CBB website)
Dave – X2D Ministries
- Feed the Need beef program – Beef donated – distributed to 2 families & Filled freezer
- Received donations at a beef sale
- Welding program – Items have been donated for the program
- Contact Dave for info or nominees for the program and donations
- Severance HS can assist with additional equipment as needed/location
Amber:
- Update from Dayspring concert
- DCA Banquet in the Fall, concert will be added as a separate event (hosting only)
- Genesis Project Spring Recognition Event
John:
- Remedy (rock band) gaining momentum
- Dunk tank, bounce houses available for events – Contact John
Guest Announcement
Margie Martinez: Michelle Trevino – 211 and project connect – Will be added to our distribution list
8:00 AM– Business meeting adjourned and move to award presentation
8:01 AM – Award Presentation
Awards presented to:
- Margie Martinez
- Major Stephen and Cynthia Kintzley
- Lori Saine
- Theresa McClatchey unavailable to attend – award will be given to her at a later date
- Cynthia Kintzley to come back in the fall to present to the council on Toys for Tots
Next Meeting: April 10, 2025 – Location TBD