Small steps are big gains! Over the last 6 months, there has been alot of small steps and adjustments that have accumulated in great gains!  Donations for Chamber of Commerce, Donation for us to get our stand alone 501C3. We have made great connections with the local VA and the Kansas Governors office. Made a great connection with the Kansas Dept of Children and Family. Our board members marvel at our progress and continually look forward to serve for Agape Village and our local Veterans. A big thank you to all those that have supported us so far! 

Board Meeting - 9/8/2021

 

From: Cameron Taylor <cameron.forwardmarch@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 9:24 AM
To: Tyler Wible <thecarpentersecret@gmail.com>; Cynthia Wages <cynthiawages696@gmail.com>; Kristin Main <kristinmain1.kmz@gmail.com>; Henry McClure <mcre@cox.net>; John Hicks <jonathon.hicks20@gmail.com>; Debra Main <nurse_kansas@yahoo.com>
Subject: AV meeting notes 09/08/21

 

Meeting started at 545pm. 

Present: Tyler W, Henry M, Jonathon H, Cameron T, Cynthia W, (via phone)

 

1. Jonathon H: still working on the FB donation page, has dropped off business cards to "Go Blue" printing. Still waiting to hear back from Washburn Tech about their work on our banner+brochure/pamphlet

 

2. Cameron T: 

A. JN meeting updates, Will need to find out about his VA benefits, ask about getting hospital bills written off?, Ask about contact w/ the St Mary's city council

B. Will meet with Veteran CS on Sunday at 2pm. Will work on getting the Veteran's DD214.

C. Will meet w/ Veteran DM on Monday 09/13/21

 

3. Cynthia: attended the ABATE event. Suggested for next year to have a food vendor/truck or AV clothing available. Tyler also suggested maybe that we sell AV patches. Also Cynthia made a connection with an individual who has an electric chair that would be donated to AV. 

 

4. Henry M: had communicated w/ the Shawnee County appraiser's office about the gifting process and the licensed appraisers process. Also asked for a potential board member. Also asked for support for AV in the future around housing. Henry is to meet w/ Vanessa w/ Greener Pastures on 09/09/21 at 1pm about AV+GP. 

 

5. Tyler W: Heard from Glenda Cafer, owner of the 21st and Clay property. Was able to get a tour of the property. Assessment was that there would be alot of work to be done and the opportunity to house 20/30 Veterans. Glenda is requesting that the garden be dedicated to her father, who is a Marine. Tyler was given the opportunity to offer a price for the property. Tyler is looking to offer that the building be donated and the building be named after Glenda's father. 

Tyler sees opportunities in collaborating w/ the local American Legions, VFWs

Tyler states that the closing date will be 11/19/21 for the 21st and Clay property. 

Cameron motioned that the meeting end. Motion was 2nd by Tyler. Meeting adjourned at 640pm. 

Meeting ended at 640pm.