In the Beginning...
In early 2008, community leaders, organizers and representatives from all corners of
the Groveport Madison school district were invited to participate in a community
summit.
In late-February a meeting was held to begin the four phases of an effort to realign
the human needs in our community. The attendance was expected to be around
25-30, HOWEVER, much to our surprise, delight and pleasure over 60 attended.
The meeting provided a brief overview of experiences to date and then attendees
broke into groups to identify their current role in the human needs arena and
develop a wish list of things needed or wished for/desired.
The second phase involved developing a human needs plan. In order to accomplish
this task, attendees from Phase 1 were invited to be a part of the Phase 2 effort.
Approximately 25 of the 60 previous attendees signed up!
Phase 2 began in March and transpired to the development of a plan of action, an
incorporated non-profit, and a Board of Directors including the following:
Bob Dowler, President
Jeannie Henkel, Vice-President
Kathi Faulstich, Secretary
Mary Mashburn, Treasurer
Chris Bowser
Christine Boucher
Pastor Rob Spicer
The "Communicate the Plan", phase three, was held on September 2 at Madison
Township Community Center. On this date we unveiled the developed plan to the
attendees. The basics of the plan include recruiting community residents for two
teams: informational and operational. The informational team are the ambassadors
of the Center, assisting by recruiting Community Partners. The operational team
assist with raise funds for the operation of the Center. To find out more, view the
Power Point presentation.
Phase four involves implementing the plan, which is where we are currently.
the Groveport Madison school district were invited to participate in a community
summit.
In late-February a meeting was held to begin the four phases of an effort to realign
the human needs in our community. The attendance was expected to be around
25-30, HOWEVER, much to our surprise, delight and pleasure over 60 attended.
The meeting provided a brief overview of experiences to date and then attendees
broke into groups to identify their current role in the human needs arena and
develop a wish list of things needed or wished for/desired.
The second phase involved developing a human needs plan. In order to accomplish
this task, attendees from Phase 1 were invited to be a part of the Phase 2 effort.
Approximately 25 of the 60 previous attendees signed up!
Phase 2 began in March and transpired to the development of a plan of action, an
incorporated non-profit, and a Board of Directors including the following:
Bob Dowler, President
Jeannie Henkel, Vice-President
Kathi Faulstich, Secretary
Mary Mashburn, Treasurer
Chris Bowser
Christine Boucher
Pastor Rob Spicer
The "Communicate the Plan", phase three, was held on September 2 at Madison
Township Community Center. On this date we unveiled the developed plan to the
attendees. The basics of the plan include recruiting community residents for two
teams: informational and operational. The informational team are the ambassadors
of the Center, assisting by recruiting Community Partners. The operational team
assist with raise funds for the operation of the Center. To find out more, view the
Power Point presentation.
Phase four involves implementing the plan, which is where we are currently.
About Us
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| Center for Groveport Madison Human Needs PO Box 542, Groveport, OH 43125 (614) 586-4017 |
| Our Mission: "The mission of CGMHN is to connect people in crisis with resources and to promote cohesive households through community partnerships." |
| Our Vision: "So together we may pursue our vision of a healthy, safe and nurturing environment in the greater Groveport Madison area." |