Better Together Meeting
BETTER TOGETHER IN CHRIST MINUTES – March 10, 2019
– Call to order: – Eric @ 12:30
– Opening Prayer – June Martin
– Members in attendance: Paul & Mary Beardslee, David & Michèle Cumberland, Larry & Carolyn Dunn, Jill Fort, Harry & Judy Fries, John & Bonnie Gilbert, Jim & Rose Hildreth, Eric Hodel, Sandi Keto, Bill & Naomi Margrave, June Martin, Albert E. & Marion Myers, Colleen Newell, Ken & Jill Reinstadler, John & Jean Westberg
– Approval of minutes of 2/10/19
Sandi Keto – Moved to accept June Martin – Seconded
Accepted
– Approval of financial report of 2/10/19 Ken Reinstadler – Moved to accept Judy Fries – Seconded
Accepted
FINANCIAL REPORT – Submitted by Michèle Cumberland Statement of Income and Expense at the end of minutes
EYE PROJECT REPORT – submitted by Mary Beardslee
Paul visited several people this month and took them some drops and diabetic supplies. Paul also took Ian to see a cardiologist 2 times this month in Ensenada to get him cleared for surgery. Ian has been sick and today they visited him and he was better and they should be taking him for surgery on Monday.
Sandi Keto had a bake sale this month for the children’s eye project that made about $240 and last week the Neil Diamond Show made about $1200 and additional $625 came in as donations. In addition, Carol Goddard donated $1185 from donations she received from fabric that was given away from Jerry’s collection. After all these donations, there is $7564 in the children’s vision program. Ian will be using $2000 for his surgery. Paul and Mary are going to get in touch with some elementary schools to locate other kids with serious problems. Paul needs to take some other kids back to Ensenada for follow-ups as well.
Paul and Mary believe there should be about 20 new patients after the Eye Clinic on 4/27
Paul and Mary received $1,240 this month for the General Eye Fund giving a balance of $20,072 This will allow them to continue surgeries when the Rotary Grant is exhausted. Out of the $109,000 Rotary Grant, there is about $45,000 left on the grant
CARE SPONSEE AND NEEDS – submitted by June
Trini – had breathing issue – daughter was there helping
Rita – had pneumonia
Sergio – one year commitment – ends in April –
Antonio – June needs help bringing Antonio to the doctor – as she will be away from SF. Antonio needs to be picked up at 12:30 for 1PM appointment with Dr. Abasolo.
The following is the schedule for those helping – Thanks for those who volunteered. March
22 25 27 29
Paul Colleen Michèle Harry
June talked about the importance of Intake sheets on projects. Procedure for forms
An intake form is needed for any new person we are serving. Per John Gilbert you can get one from Perla at the senior center if you are in town. Or request one from June Martin. The original is to be filled out and returned to June for our files, this also allows the group to keep track of which projects are completed or still on going; and the head of the work project will get a copy and record the progress of the work project. When the project is finished that intake form will be returned to June who will get a copy back to Perla for her records.
Eric Hodel is to be cc on any communication regarding the projects.
If you come across someone who you think qualifies for our assistance you can get their name, address, phone number and any information about the project to be done and send it to June and she will create an intake form and pass it on to the person in charge of the project.
WORK PROJECTS – submitted by Harry Projects worked on in February
Romero and Maria – completed
A lady in our community met with Eric and Harry about the needs of a family of 5 that has a roof that needs repairs – south of town – She asked if they would walk around the home and offer their expertise and that she will pay for all the expenses for this family’s project. Eric and Harry did their walk thru and met with the guys from Nuevo Cancion. Nuevo Cancion will be working on the roof. That is what helping our community is all about.
Jesus – his roof is really leaking bad. Arturo looked at it. Eric and Harry thought Jesus owned the property but found out that his son owns the property. John from 99+1 has a team coming out and some of them are in construction. John’s team will be helping Jesus out.
UPCOMING WORK PROJECTS
Evangelina -Tin roof suggested for covering the hole in roof over the kitchen. Nice house – they have worked inside but because of hole in roof in kitchen, Evangelina has been living with a relative. Harry and Eric spoke with grandson – and he will help – Harry and Eric spoke with family about sharing the cost of the repairs. Cost of the repairs – estimate $1000. The family has agreed to pay up to $500.
Motion to work on Evangelina’s home up to $600 – Sandi Keto Second – Paul
Accepted
Trini – rolled roofing – Alejandro did work – even though they didn’t need to but offered their labor anyway – Ken has a gun in trailer that will help with this type of roofing and will see if it is in working condition and offered it to BT.
Rosalia – roof in good shape – all they need is to seal it. The original sealant wasn’t put on thick enough. Roof is 1200 Square feet and would need 12 buckets of sealant – Estimate $370
Motion to work on Rosalia’s home up to $400 – Judy Second – David
Accepted
Felipe – needs a roof – The roof over his bedroom is flat and the kitchen has a slope. The roof is not good to walk on.
Motion to work on Felipe’s home up to $300 – Ken
Second – Jim
Accepted
Juan – 8 x 10 bathroom – roof leaking, needs mattress, and recliner
Found a recliner next to dumpster – brought it to the upholsterer -new recliner Mattress – in storage – will be given to Juan
Motion for work on Juan’s roof up to $250 – Mary
Second – Ken
Accepted
Armando’s – Talked about putting a tin roof above his trailer and around walk way to prevent leaks and the hot sun. Eric and Harry will report on an estimate next month.
UPDATES
Jill Reinstadler reported on the Cancer Walk – BT walkers collected close to $3000. Fantastic job and all donations are tax deductible as SF Cancer Foundation has 501C
Ken to meet with Ricardo from Eldorado Ranch regarding trailers that are not being used by owner in Eldorado Ranch. We like to contact these owners in hope they would want to donate these unused trailers to BT.
Carolyn, Mary, and Rose – will be on the committee to update the BT brochure. Interested in new work t shirts – check out the BT email that will be sent out this week The BT dinner dance for April 3rd has been cancelled
Women’s Luncheon at Petes Camp on April 17th – Connie Rice called Mary to ask if BT would like to be part of this event by receiving donations. Sandi Keto to meet with Connie Rice to let her know what our needs would be and possibly talk at the event about BT
We received a counter full of canned food from the recent Blues Against Hunger at the La Palapa – These donations are greatly appreciated and will be used by the Bag Ladies for our sponsees
Valentines Day Senior Event – fantastic day for our seniors. They enjoyed food, music, puppets and bingo – A fun time given by 99+1 and many BT sponsors were there volunteering or driving their sponsees to this great event.
Donations for 99+1- donate directly online (www.99plus1.org). DONATIONS
We have many projects coming up. Any donations for Better Together other than cash may be made by check written to 99+1. You will receive a tax deductible receipt and an end of year tax statement directly from 99+1. You can also donate online
(www.99plus1.org) with your credit card thru PayPal. When donating, always designate the funds to Better Together. If you want monies to go to something specific, please write it on the memo as well, ie Better Together- General Fund, BT-children’s eye project, BT-eye project, BT-Bag Ladies. PayPal charges a 2.09% fee.If writing a check is easier, please write check to 99+1 – in memo “Specific Fund” and send to Michèle Cumberland, P O Box 9011 PMB 5, Calexico, Ca 92232-9011
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 27, 2019 – Eye Clinic Meeting adjourned at 2:05PM Closing Prayer – Mary
NEXT BT MEETING – APRIL 14th @ 12:30 PM at 99+1
Thanks so much to all of you for your participation in this month’s BT meeting. You are appreciated.
Submitted – Rose Hildreth
