We are functioning, even though we have lost our part time coordinator to a full time job in Spokane. hurray, for Janet! She is a single parent and our purpose is to help support our fellow citizens in finding , getting jobs and keeping them. Springdale in 40 miles from Spokane which requires dependable transportation, gas money and insurance. We live close to the bone in this community which requires a united effort to keep our citizens from sinking in this environment.
We lend our cars to those who have none, donate time and money if we have some extra, to keep people afloat. We are thankful for Horizon training, study groups and our community couches. We have forged new relationships/friendships with our community. Creating a network for economic progress and creating new leadership opportunities. C.O.G.S.is struggling to become economically independent. We are still able to pay our utility bills but unable to fund a coordinator. Americorp and Vista require money up front and our fund raising attempts have not been that lucrative. Currently we are dealing with bureaucratic requirements: i.e. health department for fund raising events which include food, liquor board, fire marshal, building inspectors, the town hall, all which usurps energy, time and money from our intended goals. Perhaps it is all a plot to keep us away from each other. Probably not but the whole thing is depressing. The solution, we have been told, is to form a membership organization, do not advertise and don't invite the public. How can we forge a bond with new people if we become selective? Does this sound like a rant , maybe it is. We have so many positive enterprises, projects and people that there is a enthusiasm in the air, it just seems we need to lean on each other more than before and things will work out. Sunday market will begin this week, The birding event was great fun, the senior lunch is thriving, dinner and a movie is popular and planing for the coming fall and winter events are in the works. Also, we are involving our neighbor to the north, Valley, to join us in our endeavors. I hope you guys have not given up on us, we are very appreciative of your help.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Citizens Of Greater Springdale (COGS)
COGS held their regular monthly meeting on February 10, 2009, 7pm, at the Depot Community Center with 9 people present.
Terry Waters, treasurer, stated that the electric bill has increased and budget projections need to be adjusted accordingly. The amended treasurer’s report was provided for all present.
The new decorating committee has ‘decked out’ the Depot lavishly for Valentine’s Day. The décor will change from month to month. Hats off to Anita Brown, Georgia Barnes and Mary Christiansen.
The proposal for a part-time coordinator was presented. The start date is Mar 1 and would consist of 20 hours a week for a period of 3 months, not to exceed $2,700 total from the Horizon grant money. It was motioned by Raqeebah Amat-Allah and seconded by Georgia Barnes with all in favor.
The Deer Park Gazette is interested in publishing our functions for March. Deadline is Feb 18.
Insurance needs for the Depot were discussed.
Scott Douglas, S.C.O.R.E representative from Colville, will be contacted again to assist with understanding nonprofit/profit organizations.
The St. Patrick’s Day dinner was set for Mar. 17 at 6pm. ($7.50 a plate)
An egg cook off for April is discussed. It would be a pot luck with any dish that includes egg. (no charge)
A new computer center has opened in Springdale. It is open 6 days a week from 10am-8pm on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri, 12-8pm on Tues., 10am-6pm on Sat, closed on Sun. It is located behind the Town Hall.
Colleen Dodge mentioned that Mr. Matt Gines from the school may have his students build a sign for the Depot. Sue Cox will contact him.
The Green Fest in Seattle will be held on Mar. 28-29. There were 6 people who attended last year funded through the Horizon Program. This is a fantastic (and affordable) mind-expanding event.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm with the next meeting on Mar. 10.
Terry Waters, treasurer, stated that the electric bill has increased and budget projections need to be adjusted accordingly. The amended treasurer’s report was provided for all present.
The new decorating committee has ‘decked out’ the Depot lavishly for Valentine’s Day. The décor will change from month to month. Hats off to Anita Brown, Georgia Barnes and Mary Christiansen.
The proposal for a part-time coordinator was presented. The start date is Mar 1 and would consist of 20 hours a week for a period of 3 months, not to exceed $2,700 total from the Horizon grant money. It was motioned by Raqeebah Amat-Allah and seconded by Georgia Barnes with all in favor.
The Deer Park Gazette is interested in publishing our functions for March. Deadline is Feb 18.
Insurance needs for the Depot were discussed.
Scott Douglas, S.C.O.R.E representative from Colville, will be contacted again to assist with understanding nonprofit/profit organizations.
The St. Patrick’s Day dinner was set for Mar. 17 at 6pm. ($7.50 a plate)
An egg cook off for April is discussed. It would be a pot luck with any dish that includes egg. (no charge)
A new computer center has opened in Springdale. It is open 6 days a week from 10am-8pm on Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri, 12-8pm on Tues., 10am-6pm on Sat, closed on Sun. It is located behind the Town Hall.
Colleen Dodge mentioned that Mr. Matt Gines from the school may have his students build a sign for the Depot. Sue Cox will contact him.
The Green Fest in Seattle will be held on Mar. 28-29. There were 6 people who attended last year funded through the Horizon Program. This is a fantastic (and affordable) mind-expanding event.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm with the next meeting on Mar. 10.
Citizens Of Greater Springdale (COGS)
COGS held their regular monthly meeting on January 13, 2009, 7pm, at the Depot Community Center with 9 people present.
Terry Waters, treasurer, gave a comprehensive profile of our financial report for 2008. Records have been organized, updated and a budget projected for 2009. The federal non-profit 501C3 status is still pending.
The clothing exchange held in the back room of Lanita’s Laundromat has closed. Although it was only open one afternoon a week, the community response was encouraging with numerous donations of good useable clothes. Currently no alternative location has been found.
The Santa’s Shop craft fair was only open one weekend this past December due to the snow. There are still beautiful hand-bound cookbooks made by the Senior Citizens. They are available for $5 by calling Raqeebah at 509-258-9031.
Cleo Miller and Susan Lattin attended a public relation training seminar, courtesy of the Horizon Program. Cleo will now be updating the Springdale blog.
Sue Cox and Raqeebah Amat-Allah will be attending a Farmer’s Market seminar in Puyallup on Jan. 30-31.
We addressed the future and current functions of the Depot:
1. Rental of the building for reunions, birthday parties, etc.
2. Movie night every Saturday
3. Farmer’s Market every weekend in season and once a month through off season
4. Exercise classes with yoga, tai chi, belly-dancing, etc.
5. Saturday matinee for children possibly conducted by Maggie Farmer
6. Committed to Critters meeting will be held once a month, first meeting is 11:30am on Feb. 22
7. The Obama inaugural bash at 4pm on Jan. 20
After discussing the functions, it became apparent that a part-time coordinator is needed. All agreed that this would be very beneficial. A proposal will be developed, and presented at the next meeting.
Other business was to purchase rope lights for the interior steps and rope lights for the exterior of the building. A sign for the Depot Community Center is needed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 with the next meeting on Feb. 10.
Terry Waters, treasurer, gave a comprehensive profile of our financial report for 2008. Records have been organized, updated and a budget projected for 2009. The federal non-profit 501C3 status is still pending.
The clothing exchange held in the back room of Lanita’s Laundromat has closed. Although it was only open one afternoon a week, the community response was encouraging with numerous donations of good useable clothes. Currently no alternative location has been found.
The Santa’s Shop craft fair was only open one weekend this past December due to the snow. There are still beautiful hand-bound cookbooks made by the Senior Citizens. They are available for $5 by calling Raqeebah at 509-258-9031.
Cleo Miller and Susan Lattin attended a public relation training seminar, courtesy of the Horizon Program. Cleo will now be updating the Springdale blog.
Sue Cox and Raqeebah Amat-Allah will be attending a Farmer’s Market seminar in Puyallup on Jan. 30-31.
We addressed the future and current functions of the Depot:
1. Rental of the building for reunions, birthday parties, etc.
2. Movie night every Saturday
3. Farmer’s Market every weekend in season and once a month through off season
4. Exercise classes with yoga, tai chi, belly-dancing, etc.
5. Saturday matinee for children possibly conducted by Maggie Farmer
6. Committed to Critters meeting will be held once a month, first meeting is 11:30am on Feb. 22
7. The Obama inaugural bash at 4pm on Jan. 20
After discussing the functions, it became apparent that a part-time coordinator is needed. All agreed that this would be very beneficial. A proposal will be developed, and presented at the next meeting.
Other business was to purchase rope lights for the interior steps and rope lights for the exterior of the building. A sign for the Depot Community Center is needed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 with the next meeting on Feb. 10.
Monday, December 15, 2008
C.O.G.S. : a report
Items of Progress:
1. The most dramatic change for Springdale has been the opening of our new community Depot. One of our members, Sue Cox, took the extraordinary step of buying the facility which we now use for our meetings, luncheons, craft bazaar, receptions, birthday parties, election returns, broadband hot sport, farmer's market, food bank, dinner and a movie night, card and games night, bingo and drawing classes.
More activities are in the development stage. The census bureau will be testing and recruiting, using the facility in later December. The result will be between 5 and 10 people being employed. Yea!!!!!
Our Depot is a place for people to meet, visit, share ideas, tools, manpower,give and take, and help each other actually be community, not just a nod and hello as we bump into each other at the post office or store, now we're really neighbors, friends, cohorts, engaged, encouraged, inspired and connected.
P.S. Other horizon communities: We meet others at the Post Falls meeting and enjoyed hearing/seeing what the other communities have been doing. We challenged Colville to a zucchini competition later int he year and eagerly accepted.
2. activities community clean-up
3. Clothing pool we have been located at Lanita's laundromat but now they nee the space for other projects The hunt is on for another location.
4. We have had a number of activities involving the Depot and the local public school---Thanks giving and Valentine cards, seniors visiting history and home economics classes.
W.S.U. design students took our Depot as a senior project. Plans were developed for possible expansion and remodeling. Three meeting were held with community at large, 1. providing input and wish lists, 2. mid term presentation, 3. Final at the Depot and the community at large shown the final plan.
5. Seniors cook book-locally producted by a home-school class and now available for $5.00.
Contributions to the above: The Horizions Program is indisputably the initial impetus for all of the above. It brought us to gather( yes, the free lunch helped), organized us, motivated us, and we are sailing on ward.
Describe accomplishment: Poverty reduction is difficult, but our Seniors have a wonderful, lavish, was and Delicious meal to look forward to every Wednesday. free of charge and trans portion is provided.
Significant challenges-local jobs are scarce for both heads of families as well as teenagers. Public transportation is non-existent.
Activities: In addition to our community center activities, we have established our non-profit status with the state, written articles of incorporation, bylaws and applied for 501c3 status.
Partnering: We have meet with Rural Resources, work source personnel and the Score Representative. Americore volunteers will be helping us with project next semester. No funding sources have been developed.
An added note: Gaining a facility for our community has been a great accomplishment. However with any structure that has not been used for a period of time, capital outlay has been problematic. Electrical, heat and air, new roof, all costly items.
But you know, when the community realized what the possibilities could be, any one that could help either in terms of volunteering time or finding affordable help or materials, stepped forward.
As a bonus, to the community, a home theatre was installed and if you ever come to Eastern Washington stop in Springdale and join us for dinner and a movie. Sue Cox
Items of Progress:
1. The most dramatic change for Springdale has been the opening of our new community Depot. One of our members, Sue Cox, took the extraordinary step of buying the facility which we now use for our meetings, luncheons, craft bazaar, receptions, birthday parties, election returns, broadband hot sport, farmer's market, food bank, dinner and a movie night, card and games night, bingo and drawing classes.
More activities are in the development stage. The census bureau will be testing and recruiting, using the facility in later December. The result will be between 5 and 10 people being employed. Yea!!!!!
Our Depot is a place for people to meet, visit, share ideas, tools, manpower,give and take, and help each other actually be community, not just a nod and hello as we bump into each other at the post office or store, now we're really neighbors, friends, cohorts, engaged, encouraged, inspired and connected.
P.S. Other horizon communities: We meet others at the Post Falls meeting and enjoyed hearing/seeing what the other communities have been doing. We challenged Colville to a zucchini competition later int he year and eagerly accepted.
2. activities community clean-up
3. Clothing pool we have been located at Lanita's laundromat but now they nee the space for other projects The hunt is on for another location.
4. We have had a number of activities involving the Depot and the local public school---Thanks giving and Valentine cards, seniors visiting history and home economics classes.
W.S.U. design students took our Depot as a senior project. Plans were developed for possible expansion and remodeling. Three meeting were held with community at large, 1. providing input and wish lists, 2. mid term presentation, 3. Final at the Depot and the community at large shown the final plan.
5. Seniors cook book-locally producted by a home-school class and now available for $5.00.
Contributions to the above: The Horizions Program is indisputably the initial impetus for all of the above. It brought us to gather( yes, the free lunch helped), organized us, motivated us, and we are sailing on ward.
Describe accomplishment: Poverty reduction is difficult, but our Seniors have a wonderful, lavish, was and Delicious meal to look forward to every Wednesday. free of charge and trans portion is provided.
Significant challenges-local jobs are scarce for both heads of families as well as teenagers. Public transportation is non-existent.
Activities: In addition to our community center activities, we have established our non-profit status with the state, written articles of incorporation, bylaws and applied for 501c3 status.
Partnering: We have meet with Rural Resources, work source personnel and the Score Representative. Americore volunteers will be helping us with project next semester. No funding sources have been developed.
An added note: Gaining a facility for our community has been a great accomplishment. However with any structure that has not been used for a period of time, capital outlay has been problematic. Electrical, heat and air, new roof, all costly items.
But you know, when the community realized what the possibilities could be, any one that could help either in terms of volunteering time or finding affordable help or materials, stepped forward.
As a bonus, to the community, a home theatre was installed and if you ever come to Eastern Washington stop in Springdale and join us for dinner and a movie. Sue Cox
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
C.O.G.S. Meeting September 9th 2008
Meeting called to order 7:15
Treasure's report: Inland Empire Credit union account is now established.
Address: 2004 N.Hamilton Spokane, Washington 99207 telephone number (509) 328-5213
signatories must have a photo ID.
current balance: $143.37
Motion was made by Susan Latin to request $550 dollars from the Horizon account to pay: Wendell Samoan $200 dollars for 501c3 preparation
I.R.S. application fee $350 dollars.
motion seconded by Terry Waters Motion passed
New business- October 2. 3:30 at The Community Depot, A meeting will be held with W.S.U. senior students in interior design with their advisers to design the interior of The Depot. 15 members from the community are needed for input.
Mike Pamlier reported: Radio equitpment has been aquired by Mary Walker School District, program development is pending.
Discussion followed.
Commitees asignments were made:
Program development-Sue , Raqueebah
Grant writing-Claudia
Calendar of Events-Georgie
Physical plant operations Frank, Bud
Blog- Needs help
PR- Colleen, Jerry
Town laison- Mike Pammler
Phone tree- Susan Latin
Old Business-Bylaws reviewed, read alound, corrected, ammended. Claudia King to review further.
Metting adjorned 8:15pm
Attending Colleen Dodge, Claudia King, Jerry Dodge, Raqueebah, Terry Waters Mike Pammler, Susan Lattin, Sue Cox
Treasure's report: Inland Empire Credit union account is now established.
Address: 2004 N.Hamilton Spokane, Washington 99207 telephone number (509) 328-5213
signatories must have a photo ID.
current balance: $143.37
Motion was made by Susan Latin to request $550 dollars from the Horizon account to pay: Wendell Samoan $200 dollars for 501c3 preparation
I.R.S. application fee $350 dollars.
motion seconded by Terry Waters Motion passed
New business- October 2. 3:30 at The Community Depot, A meeting will be held with W.S.U. senior students in interior design with their advisers to design the interior of The Depot. 15 members from the community are needed for input.
Mike Pamlier reported: Radio equitpment has been aquired by Mary Walker School District, program development is pending.
Discussion followed.
Commitees asignments were made:
Program development-Sue , Raqueebah
Grant writing-Claudia
Calendar of Events-Georgie
Physical plant operations Frank, Bud
Blog- Needs help
PR- Colleen, Jerry
Town laison- Mike Pammler
Phone tree- Susan Latin
Old Business-Bylaws reviewed, read alound, corrected, ammended. Claudia King to review further.
Metting adjorned 8:15pm
Attending Colleen Dodge, Claudia King, Jerry Dodge, Raqueebah, Terry Waters Mike Pammler, Susan Lattin, Sue Cox
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Springdale Strategic Plan
Each Community's journey through the Horizons Program focused on Community Leadership to Reduce Poverty. To view your Community's Stratecic Plan, visit Horizons II Community Information page. Once there, click on your community's link and then on the link for a copy of the Community Strategic Plan.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
C.O.G.S. is an now an official organization
The Springdale Horizon group has a name, a location and official status!!! State non-profit status was granted in June, EIN number confirmed and 501c3 is in the final polishing stage. The center has been remodeled, cleaned, decked out with new paint, furnished with tables, chairs, kitchen appliances and enough dinnerware to serve a whole gob of hungry people. Thanks to those who have spent many hours and days making all of this happen.
To date we have had two senior socials (lunch and games) best food in town by the way, two weekend farmer's markets, three organizational meetings, 2 dish washer deaths, 1 walk in cooler shut down, 2 malfunctioning toilets and a front door lock that seemed to like certain people and hate others.
On July 17, a meeting was held in Colville with Scott Douglas, the Score adviser for The Tri-County economic Development Council. He will be helping C.O.G.S. in the development of a business plan, providing information on non-profit /profit organization and marketing strategy. Dana McDowell of Rural Resourses Community Action inform the group of programs which included employment, training, home purchasing and other assistance. The informational brochures for the several programs will be available at the C.O.G.S Center.
To date we have had two senior socials (lunch and games) best food in town by the way, two weekend farmer's markets, three organizational meetings, 2 dish washer deaths, 1 walk in cooler shut down, 2 malfunctioning toilets and a front door lock that seemed to like certain people and hate others.
On July 17, a meeting was held in Colville with Scott Douglas, the Score adviser for The Tri-County economic Development Council. He will be helping C.O.G.S. in the development of a business plan, providing information on non-profit /profit organization and marketing strategy. Dana McDowell of Rural Resourses Community Action inform the group of programs which included employment, training, home purchasing and other assistance. The informational brochures for the several programs will be available at the C.O.G.S Center.
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