a. Appt FEMA emergency food and shelter board

.. December 29, 2005 United Way A ~ what matters:" Bonnie Johnson Cass County Coordinator PO Box 2806 Fargo, ND 58108 Dear Ms. Johnson, I represent the local FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program board as the board chair. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is a federal program of FEMA that administers funds to emergency food and shelter programs nationwide. As a part of this program it is mandated that we have local representation from the counties where we allocate dollars. John Meyer, a previous Cass County Commissioner, has sat on the board up until last year when he retired. Other board members include representation from the ELCA, Catholic Charities, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, Clay County Commission and the Temple Beth EI. In addition, all programs receiving funds must sit on the board. I would like to invite a member of the Cass County Commission to again join the local Emergency Food and Shelter Board. The Board meets 2-3 times a year, always at United Way of Cass-Clay. The meetings are always in January, February and March, when FEMA allocates the funds. Applicants for the funds must be nonprofit or government emergency food and shelter programs that target primarily homeless individuals and families or those who would be homeless if it weren't for the Emergency Food and Shelter assistance they receive. In 2006, we will allocate $43,615 in Cass County and $22,220 in Clay County. I would love to share more information with you or the Cass County Commissioners about the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Local Board. Our first meeting for 2006 is set for January 17 at 11 :30 here at United Way of Cass-Clay. If you are free to meet prior to that to learn more about the EFSP please contact me at 237-5050 or skearns@uwcc.net. ara E. Karns Communi Investment Director Local Board Chair, EFSP ,.. 1'1- 010 SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to appoint Emergency Manager Dave Rogness as Cass County's representative on the local FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program board. United Way of Cass-Clay, 219 71h Street South, P.O. Box 1609, Fargo, NO 58:107-1609 . Phone: (701) 237-5050 Fax: (701) 237-0982 www.uwcc.net : UnIted Way of Gass-C/ay brmgs people together to create lasting change that will, improve lives.