Friends of Joppa Community, Inc. 501(c)(3)

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As of April 2025, FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC, is an established non-profit corporation of the State of Texas.  We are waiting on the IRS to receive our finalized Tax Exempt status as a 501(c)(3)  Timeline can be viewed below. 

OUR PURPOSE - FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC. 

1.  To preserve the Joppa Community.

2.  To preserve the HISTORY of Joppa Community

3.  To be an active community group who provides a social connection to those living in the area.

4.  To work with Burnet County leadership and Burnet County Historical  Commission in maintaining and restoring the historic iron bridges of  Burnet County.

5.  To be a group who is respectful of it's neighbors, other organizations, churches, etc.

Our first Gathering / Meeting: Date TBD     We are hoping for June

Date TBD - Potluck Dinner at Joppa Fellowship Hall - sponsored by Friends of Joppa Community,  In. 

Click or Scoll down to Member Information or to JOIN

Looking for Volunteers to help organize Music on the Bridge events this summer.  Do you know any musicians, musical groups, student band or orchestra members, etc.?  Please let us know. 

We  look forward to receiving input from our Members and Neighbors, ideas  for activities, programs, and our role in the community.  

Committees will be needed to organize and facilitate.   Nothing will happen without Members involvement.   The Board is here for support.

Possibilities for Guest Speakers:   Can you help us reach out to these organizations?  Do you have contacts?

   Hill Country Alliance   https://hillcountryalliance.org/  

   Burnet CAD Wildlife Management Program - habitat control, erosion control, predator control, 

           water,  food, shelter, etc.    

   Burnet County Sheriff Department

   Bertram Fire Dept and Northeast Burnet County Fire Rescue

   Central Texas Water Conservation District  

   Rainwater Collection & Harvesting

   Burnet County Historical Commission

   Local Historians

   The Gault Archaeological Site, Florence, Texas

   Burnet County, on status of Joppa Bridge enhancement, street lamps, etc.

   Firefly

"Fun for all" ideas:      We need your feeback and help

   Covered Dish Gatherings

   Square Dance lessons with an experienced Caller

   Music on the Bridge

   Card Games / Table top games

   Spotlight on 4-H - have Representatives from local 4-H Clubs tell us about their programs 

   Book Clubs

   Children activities

   Trunk or Treat

   Food Pantry collection (human & canine)

   Christmas Caroling

"Good Neighbor Program"

   Give a neighbor in need, a ride to Dr Office, Grocery, Church, etc

   Visit with a neighbor who is alone

   Take a meal or groceries to a neighbor in need

Did you know that a handful of local ladies JOPPA CRAFT GROUP meet regularly at Joppa Fellowship Hall, to work on their Craft projects, and visit.  Whatever your craft is, come join in.

Did you know that our area has a new book club?  JOPPA BOOK CLUB.   next meeting is Sunday June 8 at 3:00pm.  Novel is "The Labors of Hercules Beal", by Gary Schmidt 

Contact Michelle for details at thecookiedtherapist@gmail.com

What activities, learning and humanitarian experiences, would you like to see?

Fall 2025  JOPPA COMMUNITY FISH FRY 

Hosted by Friends of Joppa Community, Inc. 

As of late April 2025, FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC, is an established non-profit corporation of the State of Texas.  We are waiting on the IRS to receive our finalized Tax Exempt status as a 501(c)(3) 

History of the evolution of Friends of Joppa Community, Inc.

May 9, 2024 –  A handful (14) of neighbors met briefly at Fellowship Hall, to gather input and suggestions for forming an  “official” neighbors group, non-profit community organization.  The need became apparent following meetings some in the  community had with County officials and the Burnet County Historical  Commission.   Our goal was to discuss objectives of the  group; start list of who is interested in a Joppa Community neighbors  group.  Interest in being a Member.  Interest in being on the Forming  Committee.  Meeting ended abruptly due to storms.

Jun 13, 2024 -  A  handful of Members met with County officials to reinforce our  commitment to supporting county efforts regarding old Joppa Bridge care  and management.

Sep 10, 2024 – First Business Meeting of the Forming Committee.  Eight (8) of the committee attended for discussion. We reviewed our  purpose. Where to begin. non-profit status?  Status of county’s progress  on bridge rehab.  How we can help expedite things.  How we can partner  with Joppa Church, and more.

Oct 16, 2024 – Second Business Meeting of the Forming Committee - Discuss 501c3 and next steps; Identify Officers and a Name for the organization, to be filed with Texas Sec of State.  

Oct 16, 2024 - 6:45pm   First Meeting of Group Members. Bridge electricity update; discuss 2024 bridge decoration expansion; submit ideas for Names for the new group

Jan 13, 2025 - Board members, Anna, Leonard, Jeremy representing Marci, and Toni, met with Tyler  Rockafellow, Attorney, who will file on our behalf with Secretary of State.  Official  name is Friends of Joppa Community, Inc.  Mr Rockafellow our CPA, Charity Tabor, will assist us in moving forward toward 501c3

Feb  12, 2025 - Board met, now that we are officially Registered with Texas  Secretary of State, Comptroller.  Next steps:  apply for EIN, and open a bank account

Mar 5, 2025 - We have obtained our EIN from the IRS.  We are opening a bank account at R Bank.  The Board met to continue work toward obtaining our 501(c)(3) status.   bylaws, articles, etc, and to discuss the possibility of our first event on Aug 30 of Labor Day Weekend.

April 16, 2025 - Board Meeting.  Our Bylaws are approved, Bank Account was opened at RBank, discussions of budget, 501c3, and Fish Fry & Car Show, and our eagerness to hold a general open meeting of interested neighbors soon.

May 13, 2025 - Board Members meet 6:45pm at Joppa Fellowship Hall - 

As of late April 2025, FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY,INC, is an established non-profit corporation, and ready to go.  We are waiting on the IRS to receive our finalized Tax Exempt status as a 501(c)(3) .

Tentative:  Saturday August 30 (Labor Day Weekend) - JOPPA COMMUNITY FISH FRY & CAR SHOW

Location: Joppa - hosted by Friends of Joppa Community, Inc.  - details forthcoming

Please Join! 

Contact Anna, Leonard, Marci,, Toni, Randy, Delbert, Elaine, or Susann to become a Member of our new Joppa 501c3 non-profit organization    email Toni for more information

FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC. 

Joppa neighbors,  residents, owners, friends of Joppa Community

Joppa  Community Group Members so far:   most of the folks listed below signed up on  May 2024 and later.  initial Forming Committee Members are identified with * 

Founding Board of Directors

Anna Broesche *  Founding Board Member, President

Leonard Guenter *  Founding Board Member, Vice President

Marci Bolduc *   Founding Board Member, Treasurer

Toni Schmid *    Founding Board Member, Secretary

Randall Fisher *  Founding Board Member

Founding Members:

Susie Honaker *, Charter Member

Jan Rose, Charter Member

Jeremy Bolduc *, Charter Member

Robin Guenter, Charter Member

Rachel Bryson, Charter Member

Terri Burger, Charter Member

Paul Norris *, Charter Member

Delbert Cain *, Charter Member

Elaine Cain, Charter Member

Stacy Smith, Charter Member

Mimi Risinger, Charter Member

Ted Reynolds, Charter Member

Judi Beauford, Charter Member

Damon Beierle, Charter Member

Alice Price, Member

Tom and Heidi Green, Members

NOTE:  We can truncate your name if you prefer, for  anonymity.  Please advise Toni 

toni.schmid@gmail.com