June 2025 Meeting Minutes

June 23rd LIFE5b Meeting

6:00pm at the Depot in Shenandoah

Attendees: Jessa Bears, Shad Swanson, Damian Rothmeyer, Laura Ferguson, Janine Johnson, Matt Johnson, Andrew Nostvick (via phone).

Call to Order at 6:02 pm.

Recognitions

J. Bears recognized D. Rothmeyer for providing food box training, S. Swanson for handling the Livewell invoices, and L. Ferguson for assisting with volunteer signups.

D. Rothmeyer reported that box assembly and delivery are going well. Discussion on Julie Wagner delivering hospital boxes starting in July. Additional discussion on timing of survey timing for food box recipients – only required once a month, not every week.

New Business

Shendig volunteers are needed for July 18th, 10-4pm and July 19th, 8am-2pm. L. Ferguson will create signup sheet for volunteers for 2 hour shifts on the 18th & 19th.

Discussion on ordering another round of LIFE5b shirts and tank tops. J. Bears has worked with County Line in the past, and they would be a good option for ordering shirts.

Next Meeting Location -  A. Nostvick provided list of tentative monthly locations for meetings.

July meeting planned to be held in Essex at the Community Center on July 21st at 6pm. L.Ferguson to make a reservation with Community Center.

Old Business

Food Box Program – Life5b will start doing an additional 10 “LFPA” free boxes and 5 paid boxes beginning June 28th. The paid boxes must be picked up from Garden of Paradise. Free boxes may be delivered individually or dropped off at a centralized location in town.

Tie Dye Class – Shelley Davidson will teach, class will take place either Friday August 1st, or Saturday August 2nd. Shelley to get back to J. Bears to confirm date. Discussion on charging $10/person for tie dye class to help pay for materials.

Action Items

J. Bears to update website with new board members.

L. Ferguson will gain access to post meeting minutes on the website.

Important Dates:

• 6/28: “LFPA” and paid boxes start

• 8/1 or 8/2: Tie Dye Class – Shelley Davidson – Coin Community Center

• 8/16: Salsa Class – Tabor Library – 10:15am

• September ? – Janine Johnson – Canning Class.

  • J. Johnson had discussion on location of class – possibly at Tabor Library. Discussion on how much can be done in person vs. have participants do at home.

• 9/14: Garden of Paradise Field Day

• 9/21: Rescheduled Goat Yoga at Sycamore Ridge

• 10/11: Goat Pumpkin Carving

• 2nd week in November – food boxes end

• 11/11: Herb Class – Shad Swanson

• November – 2026 Planning Meeting

Meeting Adjourned at 6:37 pm.

Next meeting July 21st, 6pm, Essex.