Joseph's Project Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes January 12, 2008

Attendees

• Mike Hakkarainen
• Steve Johnson
• Karl Hakkarainen
• Lynn Hakkarainen
• Rich Deneault
• Sheila Diggins
• Meg Butman

Report on donations and deliveries

We are currently supporting 6-8 families. (The number varies as the families' needs change. In one case, for example, one family member found part-time work and was able to buy groceries for that week.)

The Board discussed the inclusion of fresh produce and other foods to supplement the packaged and canned goods. We do not have storage facilities for fresh food and so will need to coordinate fresh food purchases with deliveries. In addition, several of the Board members offered refrigerator and freezer space for short-term storage.

Action Items

• In an effort coordinate deliveries with fresh food purchases, the Board will send email to the bod email list when deliveries are scheduled.
• Karl to add Hoey Tire to list of drop-off locations.
  Done. See Joseph's Project home page
• Karl - Prepare a flyer for distribution at St. Mary's in January. Meg will arrange for copying and distribution at St. Mary's.
• Lynn - Prepare a poster based on flyer for display at St. Mary's for the weekend of January 17 and 18.

Discussions

• See notes above regarding fresh produce and other food options.
• Discussion regarding additional fund-raisers and publicity activities such as a talent show and booth at Holden Days. No action items specified. To be discussed further at next meeting.
• Mike and Steve will make a presentation at each Mass at St. Mary's on January 24 and 25, followed by a second collection on January 25 to benefit Joseph's Project.

Next Meeting

February 8, 2009, 6PM, at 53 Raymond Street.