BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM
Blue Ridge Community Church
11/12/2024 6:20 – 6:52P
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance by all
Prayer by Rod J.
SECRETARY REPORT
Minutes from 10/8 general meeting read by Emily J. & approved by all
TREASURER REPORT – Casey S..
- Financial Report for October 2024 indicated current status as adequate.
- Additional significant donations provided by Starlighters and an individual
CAPTAINS REPORT – Jim C
- Discussed the need to review role descriptions for Captain and Incident Commander to clarify moving forward.
PRESIDENTS REPORT – Casey S.
- Presented BRCST info to Starlight Pines, Blue Ridge and CCP 8&9 HOA Groups in October with very receptive feedback
- Starlighters organization provided significant donation to BRCST
OLD BUSINESS
- BRCST board member elections will be held in January – need to have nominees confirmed prior to then. Anyone interested in filling the role of Treasurer, Secretary or Vice President, please contact one of the board members with your interest
- Thanks to Ken and Kathy for purchasing the pop-up tent
- Based on feedback, sweatshirts will be available for purchase instead of using current funds. Estimated cost will be $35. Casey will coordinate.
- Casey has contacted CCP 8&9 HOA to get an add placed in their next newsletter along with the flyer.
NEW BUSINESS
- With current funda on hand and recent donations it was decided to pursue purchase and construction of a storage shed to house our equipment and supplies. Casey will work with BRFD to see if we can place on their property. We will contact Home Depot to see if they will provide discount, since we are non-profit.
- Discussed to possibility of installing an emergency siren similar to the one located at CCP 4,5,6,. Additional info is needed to determine our involvement level. Casey to review the need to form a committee across neighborhoods and investigate options.
- Discussed membership dues/donation for 2025. General agreement was to maintain the $100 donation level to help ensure adequate funds for activities in 2025.
Next board mtg. – TBD, based on need
The next general meeting is on 12/10/2024 @ 6:00 PM.
Mtg. adjourned at 6:52PM
Prepared by Emily J.