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Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Board

By: Melanie Huonker
Updated: November 28, 2012
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JASPER COUNTY, MO.--- The Jasper County Sheltered Facilities Board is in charge of distributing grant money to groups that help the nearly 900 people living with developmentally disabilities across the county. A current member's term is up December 31st, and the board is looking to fill the seat. There are 9 members on the board, each can serve up to 6 years.

"We need to have a full board so that we can have the participation we need to be able to get the funds to the people in the county," states Brain Christmas, Board President.

This a volunteer position. If you're interested, contact the Jasper County Commission for an application.

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