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Board Meeting Summary

April 1st, 2013 by Danny Williams

The Board of Directors for FWB Children’s Home met Saturday, March 30, 2013, on the campus of the Home. Board Chairman, Rodney Yerby led the meeting. The following items were handled by the Board:

1. Designated Jason Miller as Secretary of the Board.

2. Reports were given by Executive Director (ED), Mike Corley, Director of Child Care (DCC), Mandy Mitchell, and Director of Communication & Development (DCD), Danny Williams.

3. Authorized the Home’s administration to consider legal guardianship of children in special circumstances.

4. Approved an operating reserve and investment policy.

5. Approved the following expenditures from Building Fund reserves:

Security upgrades – $2800

Cottage upgrades (carpet/furniture) – $10,000 for each cottage

Gun safe – $800

5. Modified the firearm policy for the Handbook.

6. Set the annual board meeting for September 28, 2013, (last Saturday of September) on the FWBCH campus beginning at 8:30 AM. The spring meeting will be held March 29, 2014, (last Saturday of March).

Members present: Rodney Yerby, Ch., Tim Baumgarten, Waymon Fields, Rick Cash, Lamar Cox, Ray Ritch, and Jason Miller

Categories : Board Announcements, News

Ten Years Helping Children

November 15th, 2012 by Danny Williams

The Tenth annual Eldridge Toy Run and Benefit Ride will be Saturday, December 1st. Hundreds of motorcycles, scores of antique cars, and lots of big-hearted people will arrive on the FWBCH campus to brighten the faces of children and staff alike. It is quite a thrill to hear the rumble of the motorcycles as they arrive bringing gifts, donations, smiles, and genuine expressions of love.

The Eldridge Benefit team does a great job organizing and promoting the annual effort. Each year the total donations continue to increase with last year’s benefit producing over $59,000. The attendance at the event last year was a record, also. Over 750 motorcycles participated and approximately 1500 people were on the campus.

You are encouraged to attend and participate in this year’s Toy Run as they celebrate 10 years of helping children. Come enjoy the barbecue, stew, chili and other food provided for lunch. Come share a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Come watch the children open presents and visit with Santa. Come help make this the most successful benefit yet. Come and be one of those whose heart is warmed by this special event.

Go to the Eldridge Toy Run link on our home page for more information. Remember, “All roads lead to Eldridge the first Saturday in December.”

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Harvest Drive 2012

October 2nd, 2012 by Danny Williams

Harvest Drive

It is time once again for our annual Harvest Drive. Every year you bless us as you share your blessings. Maybe this list will give you some specific ideas of our present needs. Thank you for thinking of us! We guarantee you, your gift is appreciated.

Cereals-Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Honey Bunches of Oats, Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Captain Crunch, Lucky Charms, Raisin Bran

Pop-Tarts- Strawberry, Blueberry, Chocolate, Unfrosted Blueberry, Unfrosted Strawberry

Mixes- Assorted muffin, assorted cake, white gravy, brown gravy, brownie

Food Items:

Splenda frosting mayonnaise barbecue sauce

sugar grape jelly ranch dressing honey mustard

ketchup manwich white vinegar flour(self rising/all purpose)

tomato sauce tea bags(gal) canned chili peanut butter

onion salt dill pickles sugar free oatmeal sugar free drink mix

flavored instant oatmeal canned fruit(apricots, pineapple, pears )

Gatorade canned salmon

Supplies:

HE laundry detergent trash bags (13,33,39 & 55 gal)

Kleenex plastic storage bowls (5 cups or larger)

paper towels small styrofoam bowls

styrofoam cups (8,12,16 oz.) regular & divided styrofoam plates

S.O.S. pads plastic forks/spoons

light bulbs (40 & 60 watt) Shout spot remover

brooms bath towels

hair brushes Glade/Air wick refills

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Board Meeting Summary

September 21st, 2012 by Danny Williams

The Board of Directors and the Advisory Board for the Alabama FWB Children’s Home met Saturday, September 8, 2012, on the campus of the Home. Board Chairman, Rodney Yerby led the meeting. The following items were handled by the Board:

1. The annual audit report was given by Amy Gilliland of Wayne L. Riggs, CPA.

2. Reports were given by Executive Director (ED), Mike Corley, Director of Child Care (DCC), Mandy Mitchell, and Director of Communication & Development (DCD), Danny Williams.

3. The 2013 Budget of $773,030 was approved. (This represents an increase of $32,800 from the 2012 budget, but includes the hiring of an additional set of house parents, if needed.)

4. Permission was granted to purchase an automobile for the DCD’s use, with the expenditure not to exceed $20,000. An older vehicle will be sold to help offset a portion of the cost.

5. The Board of Directors will meet for lunch on Friday of the State Association and Tuesday of the Pastors’ & Workers’ Conference. The spring board meeting will be held at the Home on March 30, 2013.

6. Changes to the Articles of Incorporation and the By-laws were approved to ensure accuracy and compliance with non-profit organization requirements.

7. The resignations of Board Members, Shiloh Hackett and Melissa Williamson were referred to the Alabama State Association. The positions will be filled at the November Association session.

8. Permission was given to the Executive Director to adhere to the following guidelines until the Board approves an investment policy. For single, significant gifts of $10,000 to $50,000 – 10% to the Lambert Endowment; $50,000 to $100,000 – 10% to the Endowment and 10% to cash reserves; gifts over $100,000 – 20% to the Endowment and 20% to cash reserves.

Members present: Rodney Yerby, Ch., Donnie Blackmon, Waymon Fields, Jason Miller, Rick Cash, and Lamar Cox

Advisory Board members present: James Elmore, Randy Bryant, Charles Marable, Roger Rye, Robert Caswell, Anthony Aaron, Lecil Gardner, Earl & Loretta Culpepper, Phil Kimbrough, and Kenneth Terry.

Categories : Board Announcements

Scholarship Recipent

May 22nd, 2012 by Danny Williams

We offer our congratulations to our senior, Dustin Latham. Dustin, who will graduate from Winfield City High School this month, was recently awarded several scholarships. The scholarships include:

Tanner Colby Smith Memorial
Ron Melton (Eldridge Benefit Team)
Modern Elite Club
Booklovers Club
Smith Foundation (Four year scholarship)

Dustin, a resident of the Home for over 11 years, plans on attending Auburn University this fall with the goal of becoming a pharmacist. Join us in saying to him, “Well done!”