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

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Next General Meeting - TBA

FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC. 

We  are forming a 501c3 non-profict, made up of Joppa neighbors,  residents, owners, friends of the bridge - the purpose of such  organization being considered:

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

May 9, 2024 –  The purpose for the meeting is to consideration of forming a Joppa  Community Group. The need became apparent following meetings some in the  community had with County officials and the Burnet County Historical  Commission.  A handful (14) of neighbors met briefly at Fellowship Hall, to gather input and suggestions for forming an  “official” neighbors group, non-profit;  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, Attny, who will file our org with Sec of State.  Official  name is Friends of Joppa Community, Inc.  Mr Rockafellow will and our CPA 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, Open 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 Fundraiser for Labor Day Weekend.

FRIENDS OF JOPPA COMMUNITY, INC. 

Joppa neighbors,  residents, owners, friends of Joppa Community

Joppa  Community Group Members so far:   the folks below signed up, either on  May 2024 or subsequently, to become Members of the future group

Forming Committee Members 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 *

Jan Rose *

Jeremy Bolduc *

Robin Guenter  *

Rachel Bryson  *

Terri Burger  *

Paul Norris  *

Delbert Cain 

Elaine Cain

Stacy Smith

Mimi Risinger

Ted Reynolds

Judi Beauford

Damon Beierle