Location: Equality Farm and Foods
Date: 5/23/23
Time: 6 PM Meeting called to order by Heather Rothmeyer at 6:27 PM
AGENDA DETAILS
Attendance: Shad Swanson, Delton Lydden, Melissa Adams, Ryan Fuller, Stacy Truex, Jessa Bears, Heather Rothmeyer, Damian Rothmeyer
OLD Business
ZOOM with Teresa - Heather
Heather will set a ZOOM call to be held during our next meeting
The group needs to prepare questions for the meeting.
The group needs to create a “criteria list” for recipients of our food donations
Bylaw updates - Shad
Motion to approve bylaws made by Shad Swanson, seconded by Delton Lydden, motion passed unanimously
Shepherds Frock – LFPA Sponsor - list of low income families
Membership Dues - $20
Bank account
Motion to approve Membership application made by Shad, seconded by Ryan, passed unanimously
Motion to open an account at Tri-Valley in Essex made by Shad, seconded by Ryan, and passed unanimously
DBA for L.I.F.E. 5b
Stacy Truex – Social media/Secretary?
Jessa motioned to approve Stacy Truex as secretary and Jessa as social media coordinator. Ryan seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Shen PRIDE update?
Logo design
Logo design was voted on electronically. Motioned by Delton, Seconded by Ryan, and passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
President’s Report
Conference scholarship – community food systems
Heather is seeking someone to attend with her in Waukee. June 16, 17 weekend. Stacy and Delton are checking their schedules
Shenandoah Farmers’ Market
461 followers, up from 432 last meeting and 351 originally
Activity at kick-off June 7
Shad had an interview with KMA regarding the market.
Grant & Sponsorship Committee
Need to set up their first meeting
Community Outreach
Delton found some resource links we need to include on our website
New business
Upcoming Events:
5/24, 5-8pm = IWCC Native Plant Sale
6/4 – F&F - Glenwood
6/7, 2pm Shenandoah Farmers’ Market Kick-off!
6/10, 1-3 = SW Iowa Farmer Meet up @ Paradigm Pastures
6/10 – 6pm – Essex Market
6/15 – Shen Pride Meeting @6 Library
Carter Lake dates?
Shad made a motion to create a Fundraising Committee including Delton, Melissa, and Ryan. Stacy seconded, motion passed unanimously
Conclusion
Next Meeting: June 26 @ 6pm at the Shenandoah Public Library if available,
Jessa made a motion at 7:28PM to end the meeting, Melissa seconded, motion passed unanimously