Co President Sonny Huntley welcomed all to the meeting
Kevin Courtney offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag
Announcements:
Answer to Sonny's question (not going to tell you the question - look it up - it was in an email from him) - catcher and umpire
There will be a social after the board meeting on 8/22 at 6:00 at Mangiamo's. All are welcome.
There will be a social on 10/5 at Rollers so mark your calendar for that.
Lynn King announced that Hospice Care of the Lowcountry will be the recipient of $1,000 donation from VLR
8/26 we need volunteers for the pop corn wagon.
Speaker:
James Dismond, Executive Director of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry was the speaker
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has been serving the community for 40 years. It was started with 100% volunteers and was established to give comfort, honor and dignity to patients facing the end of life and their families. It is the leading independent non-profit Medicare certified hospice serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton Counties. They are only one of two not for profits with 16 other hospices in the area. Their symbol is a sunflower - patient in the center with the petals representing services. They get reimbursements from Medicare however need to raise funds for extra services. The "Yacht Hop" raises $40,000, Harmonions - Jazz raises $100,000. They also rely on grants, endowments and investments. They have no in-patient house, however have contracts with hospitals to provide services. In 2022 397 patients received hospice and palliative care, 124 volunteers dedicated 3,868 hours to serve patients, 13,729 visits were made to patients in their homes and facilities. For more information about this amazing organization visit www.hospicecarelc.org.