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• Friends of the Depot
Minutes of December 1, 2004
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Jon Carter; Jim Blacker, Debbie Geyer, Betty Jo Keller,
Margaret Langan, and Mark Mobley.
Absent: John Lee
Guest: Clyde Hally
Due to Chairman Carter being delayed, Debbie called the meeting to order and
distributed the agenda. The agenda was approved with no additions.
Minutes •
The Minutes of the previous meeting were handed out. It was moved by Blacker
and seconded by Mobley to approve the minutes of the October meeting. Motion
Carried.
Report on Fund Raisin� & Presentations:
Debbie reported that she had given a presentation to the Caldwell AARP Chapter
#518 and the Optimist Club and that she is getting good response from the brick
• flyer that went out with the city water bills. She also reported that $600.00 was
received from the shirt and hat sales at the O'Connor Field House bazaar booth as
well as $100. on sale of commemorative engraved bricks. It was agreed
that participating in these events and the use of our banner helps to get the word
out about our group.
We have sold 50 to 60 other bricks as well as 1 granite paver slab. We are to
encourage churches and commercial organizations to take responsibility for 100
bricks.
A coin drive in the schools will begin after the first of the year. The penny cans
situated in various stores have netted around $200.
Friends Membership Drive:
It was suggested that we have a joint " Friends of the Depot" meeting on January
24. This would involve about 30 people.
Phase One Reuort:
Debbie reported that the Rural Community Development will help find
foundation funding. She said that we need to know what our priorities are. We
may need a two year span for a well lit fountain. We will need to research and
approach Foundations. Discussion occurred regarding the importance of keeping
up our fundraising efforts. Jon suggested the Simplot and Micron Corporations. It
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• was discussed that we need someone in charge of fundraising who knows the
town and people. Jim Blacker and Chairperson Jon Carter will work on this.
Building Renovation:
It was noted that the electrical component in the depot is in the worst case
scenario. The fixtures, basement, cooler, roof line and dormers are going to need
costly repairs. It was suggested that the dormers may be a later priority. The
floor is still being evaluated. We will need ADA requirements for the bathrooms.
Our bottom line will be to make the building usable. We have received a$2000
Grant from the Idaho Heritage Trust to assist with window replacement.
Communitv Outreach Effort:
Kiwanis, AARP, Optimists, Rotary and other organizations will be contacted.
Jim Blacker suggested that the Mayor's Youth Commission assist with sweat shirt
and t-shirt sales within the schools.
John Lee has received information that the Canyon County Historical Society is
interested in selling some of our shirts and hats with a little profit. John Lee is
still waiting to hear from the church regarding the display case. It was moved
by Blacker and seconded by Carter that we purchase the display case from the
church if they do not donate it. Motion carried. The 501(c.3) was discussed.
Debbie said that we can presently operate under the non profit RC&D company as
� they will administer the grants.
Mark Mobley distributed a memo from Phil Uhlmen regarding costs for the model
railroad display. It was agreed that we have not arrived at the details yet.
Clyde Hally invited all members of the committee to an "Open House" on 12/18
from to 2-4pm at his home to view a train display he has been working on.
Betty Jo Keller mentioned that she would like to see us secure a wooden ticket
cage for the depot.
Commemorative Engraved Bricks applications were distributed. Next meeting
January 12th.
Respectively submitted: Atte ed to:
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Margaret Langan Jon arter, Chairperson
Secretary
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