Meeting Recap - 17 Sept

Hey hey hey!

So sorry this meeting recap has taken so long to be posted, but dudes. There's a lot of new TV that I'm already invested in. Can anyone say Glee?!

Anyway, another good meeting! A lot of information was out there so I'd like to put it all here, just for reference.

Kathleen mentioned that we're going to start accepting things to trade at each meeting. If you're anything like me, you have a year's worth of Real Simple magazines just sitting in your bookcase that your husband keeps giving dirty looks to (so grammatically incorrect. I apologize, Addie). Bring your magazines, books, (unused) toothpaste, formula, coupons, etc to the meetings. One man's trash and all that.

[change for change]
Empty out those change purses at each meeting into our Change for Change coffee can. We collected a ton of money last year, and I know we can do the same this year. Even if it's less than a dollar, every bit helps.

[East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry]
Connie spoke to us about the EFBHNM at the last meeting too. We love working with them, and now we have a TON of ways to help. The resale shop is open Monday-Saturday and is always accepting donations. In fact, I have a trash bag full of curtains that I got from my Mom's house when I went to help her move last weekend. We mentioned setting up one meeting for everyone to bring their stuff so it can be dropped off all at once, but until then, take it over to them. They're located at 435 Stafford Run.

We'll be doing a holiday food drive, and I know we'll be going out there to help out once in a while so keep them in mind. Also, if you shop at Randalls, you can get community bucks to give to them. See what I did there? I have NO idea what community bucks are, but I totally acted like I did. Impressive, no? ; ) If you have any questions, email Connie - connie@humanneeds.org

[Just Between Friends]
The Just Between Friends sale is the first weekend in October which is...Wow, this weekend! Head out there to pick up some winter clothes for those growing kids. If you want to sell, don't forget the perks: 65% back, or 70% back if you volunteer. They're accepting items on Wednesday the 29th from 6:30 - 9 and Thursday the 30th from 12 - 2. The website is a wealth of knowledge, plus there's a really cute baby on the first page. Check it out and let us know what you scored (or how much you made!)

[Pumpkin Patch at St. Catherines]
Elizabeth Hendrie mentioned that there would be a pumpkin patch at St. Catherine's starting October 11 from 10a - 7p. There will be storytime, photographers and games. Plus, pictures of kids in front of pumpkins are adorable! There's no website for information, but Elizabeth knows a lot about it so if you have questions, email her.

[Charlotte]
Finally, Charlotte talked to us about Matthew 5:5. "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inhearit the earth."
One thing she said really stuck with me: "You're blessed when you're who you are, no more, no less." What do you think about that verse?

So that was our meeting. Did I miss anything? Keep any eye out for a new post with my new favorite fish recipe - cooked in the crock pot. That's right. I said crock pot. Seriously. It's delicious.

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