DMARSPA MAY 23, 2019, MINUTES
1. President Paula Schaefer welcomed members, scholarship winners and guests to the May
DMARSPA meeting.
2. Sandra Wigen presented the May program, “YMCA Supportive Housing.”People can stay
for as long as they need to. One has stayed for eight years. They are the only housing
program in the entire country. The Y is for social responsibility. There is a low barrier for
being housed; they surround people with holistic support from the community. They even
have a wait list that could be six months. The average length of stay is 90 days. Three
case managers are on site at all times. There are 140 apartments. The community side of
the building and the residential side form the YMCA. Some of the activities are : bingo,
Tuesday night community dinner, gardening. There are also companion animals,
transportation, a pantry, a library and a laundry room. Each resident can take five pantry
items a week, so they rely on donations a lot. They also get $5 allotment at the Food Bank.
Toilet paper is really needed. Cannot buy toilet paper with food stamps or at the Food
Bank. They house people 18 years old or older. Many come from being phased out of the
Foster program. Volunteer groups come in and sponsor a meal. The cost to sponsor a
meal is $250 that will serve 240 folks. The lease time is six months. People can come and
go as they like. Every apartment has a private bath, microwave. The day the resident
moves in, they will meet their manager and a welcome basket with everyday necessary
items. Also included is a handmade card welcoming people. Outside people use the
conference rooms, as well as having the residents attend classes that are helpful to them.
Relapse prevention, bible studies, animal rescue league brings therapy pets (ncluding a
duck). Fifty four percent of the folks work, but they don’t have to. Everyone has access to
a case manager. Promises are made to their residents: Food will be served on Tuesday
night; they will always receive a handmade birthday card; their one- year anniversary will be
celebrated; everyone receives a Christmas gift in the $25-$50 range from donors. Santa
goes to each person’s door to deliver their gift. How to get involved - go for a tour,
volunteer to sort donations, gardening, serve a meal, donate items to their pantry, have
someone as a speaker. They are on SW 9th. If you fix a meal, the $250 covers the cost of
the ingredients, Volunteers come in and help serve and clean up. It is usually 6-7:45 pm.
No children are served. Each apartment is about 200 square feet. People have to pay for
laundry facilities. Volunteers are also needed to help people read. Individuals can do the
Welcome Home baskets. There are 13 items listed on the web site composing the basket.
Web site: YMCAofgreaterdesmoines.org. They are also on Facebook. Donations of
books and magazines are also welcomed.
3. Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
4. Lunch
5. Dee Fleischacker introduced the two remaining scholarship winners and their parents, who
were unable to attend the April meeting: Holly Van Wick from Knoxville, majoring in
Elementary Ed at Central College; and Kalan Grumel, who also is majoring in Elementary
Ed at Iowa State. She will be student teaching in the fall. Both, are in several activities, as
well as caring for children. Also introduced were the members of the scholarship
committee.
6. Joke of the Day - Marilyn Reese
7. Business Meeting called to order at
A. Minutes: Sherry Wilkinson - The April 25th minutes were approved as read.
B. Treasurer report: Sandra Petree- Balance on hand April 25, 2019, was $7678.23.
After a deposit of $1819 and expenses of $103.50, the balance on hand May 23, 2019,
is $9393.73. The balance on hand in the Scholarship account on May 23, 2019, is
$1943.67. The total balance on hand May 23, 2019, totals $11,337.40. Some checks
have not cleared. The report was approved and filed for audit.
C. Courtesy: Dee- Billy Smith has had two scalp surgeries for cancer; Marilyn Schoop
has a broken back; Nancy Walden fell and broke her sternum. She is at
Ramsey House recovery, Mary Iacovazzi had hip surgery , Sandy Weldon’s
father died.
D. Scholarship : Dee Fleischacker - report previously given.
E. Cashiers and callers: Dee Fleischacker - needs cashiers and callers for next year.
F. Legislative: Gary Thelen - absent
G. Old Business:
1. President elect - President Schaefer discussed the need for a president elect.
a. Tabled for this month.
H. New Business:
1. None
8. Vicki Whaley won the door prize.
9. President Schaefer adjoined the meeting at 12:31 pm. The program for June 27, 2019, is
“TV Bloopers,” by Mollie Clooney
1. President Paula Schaefer welcomed members, scholarship winners and guests to the May
DMARSPA meeting.
2. Sandra Wigen presented the May program, “YMCA Supportive Housing.”People can stay
for as long as they need to. One has stayed for eight years. They are the only housing
program in the entire country. The Y is for social responsibility. There is a low barrier for
being housed; they surround people with holistic support from the community. They even
have a wait list that could be six months. The average length of stay is 90 days. Three
case managers are on site at all times. There are 140 apartments. The community side of
the building and the residential side form the YMCA. Some of the activities are : bingo,
Tuesday night community dinner, gardening. There are also companion animals,
transportation, a pantry, a library and a laundry room. Each resident can take five pantry
items a week, so they rely on donations a lot. They also get $5 allotment at the Food Bank.
Toilet paper is really needed. Cannot buy toilet paper with food stamps or at the Food
Bank. They house people 18 years old or older. Many come from being phased out of the
Foster program. Volunteer groups come in and sponsor a meal. The cost to sponsor a
meal is $250 that will serve 240 folks. The lease time is six months. People can come and
go as they like. Every apartment has a private bath, microwave. The day the resident
moves in, they will meet their manager and a welcome basket with everyday necessary
items. Also included is a handmade card welcoming people. Outside people use the
conference rooms, as well as having the residents attend classes that are helpful to them.
Relapse prevention, bible studies, animal rescue league brings therapy pets (ncluding a
duck). Fifty four percent of the folks work, but they don’t have to. Everyone has access to
a case manager. Promises are made to their residents: Food will be served on Tuesday
night; they will always receive a handmade birthday card; their one- year anniversary will be
celebrated; everyone receives a Christmas gift in the $25-$50 range from donors. Santa
goes to each person’s door to deliver their gift. How to get involved - go for a tour,
volunteer to sort donations, gardening, serve a meal, donate items to their pantry, have
someone as a speaker. They are on SW 9th. If you fix a meal, the $250 covers the cost of
the ingredients, Volunteers come in and help serve and clean up. It is usually 6-7:45 pm.
No children are served. Each apartment is about 200 square feet. People have to pay for
laundry facilities. Volunteers are also needed to help people read. Individuals can do the
Welcome Home baskets. There are 13 items listed on the web site composing the basket.
Web site: YMCAofgreaterdesmoines.org. They are also on Facebook. Donations of
books and magazines are also welcomed.
3. Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence.
4. Lunch
5. Dee Fleischacker introduced the two remaining scholarship winners and their parents, who
were unable to attend the April meeting: Holly Van Wick from Knoxville, majoring in
Elementary Ed at Central College; and Kalan Grumel, who also is majoring in Elementary
Ed at Iowa State. She will be student teaching in the fall. Both, are in several activities, as
well as caring for children. Also introduced were the members of the scholarship
committee.
6. Joke of the Day - Marilyn Reese
7. Business Meeting called to order at
A. Minutes: Sherry Wilkinson - The April 25th minutes were approved as read.
B. Treasurer report: Sandra Petree- Balance on hand April 25, 2019, was $7678.23.
After a deposit of $1819 and expenses of $103.50, the balance on hand May 23, 2019,
is $9393.73. The balance on hand in the Scholarship account on May 23, 2019, is
$1943.67. The total balance on hand May 23, 2019, totals $11,337.40. Some checks
have not cleared. The report was approved and filed for audit.
C. Courtesy: Dee- Billy Smith has had two scalp surgeries for cancer; Marilyn Schoop
has a broken back; Nancy Walden fell and broke her sternum. She is at
Ramsey House recovery, Mary Iacovazzi had hip surgery , Sandy Weldon’s
father died.
D. Scholarship : Dee Fleischacker - report previously given.
E. Cashiers and callers: Dee Fleischacker - needs cashiers and callers for next year.
F. Legislative: Gary Thelen - absent
G. Old Business:
1. President elect - President Schaefer discussed the need for a president elect.
a. Tabled for this month.
H. New Business:
1. None
8. Vicki Whaley won the door prize.
9. President Schaefer adjoined the meeting at 12:31 pm. The program for June 27, 2019, is
“TV Bloopers,” by Mollie Clooney
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