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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) Timeline can be viewed below.
Next Step: Schedule our first General Members and Community Meeting - stay tuned
FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC. - Our Purpose:
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.
General Meetingss: TBD
Events & Fundraisers: TBD
Contact Anna, Leonard, Marci,, Toni, Randy, Delbert, Eliane, or Susann to become a Member of our new Joppa 501c3 non-profit oganization email Toni for more information
FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC.
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.
a few ideas so far
Guest Speakers:
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:
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 Club
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
What activities, learning and humanitarian experiences, would you like to see?
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.
Tentative: Saturday August 30 (Labor Day Weekend) - JOPPA COMMUNITY FISH FRY & CAR SHOW
Location: Joppa - hosted by Friends of Joppa Community, Inc. - details forthcoming
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 membders, 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 acount
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 appoved, Bank Acccount was opened at RBank, discussions of budget, 501c3, and Fish Fry & Car Show, and our eagerness to hold a general open meeting of intersted neighbors soon.
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
FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC.
Joppa neighbors, residents, owners, friends of Joppa Community
Joppa Community Group Members so far: the folks below signed up on May 2024 and later.
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
NOTE: We can truncate your name if you prefer, for anonymity. Please advise Toni
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