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Caldwell Friends of the Depot
November 10, 2010
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Minutes
The meeting was called to order by Rudi Lotz at 6:36 p.m.
Members Present: Rudy Lotz, Barbara Lotz, Jim Blacker, Dave Wilson, Garianne Goslin, Marvin Dennis,
Ed & Ina Adler, Barbara Sayler, and Debbie Geyer.
Agenda Approval:
MOVED/D. Geyer, SECONDED by/J. Blacker to approve the agenda as presented. Motion approved.
Past Minutes:
MOVEDB. Lotz, SECONDED by/J. Blacker to approve the minutes of October 15, 2010 as presented.
Motion approved.
Finance Report:
Debbie reported that the Bazaar had 9 booths and had a steady flow of people. The event brought in $119
bringing the balance to $7,124.58.
MOVEDB. Lotz, SECONDED by/J. Blacker to approve the financial report as presented by Ms. Geyer.
Motion approved.
Old Business:
Winter Wonderland:
Members were reminded to dress in period costume if possible and given assignments for the evening.
Garianne will man the cash register in the Interpretive Center. Barbara will organize the
cookies/refreshments. Everyone who is available will act as greeters. All are asked to arrive by
4:30PM and depart following clean-up after the Depot closes at 8:OOPM.
There will be booths in the plaza, chamber orchestra in the Depot, Mr. & Mrs. Claus in the storage
shed, and several other groups in the streets. Debbie asked if anyone had dividers to help keep the
refreshments "hidden". Garianne and Mary Ann both indicated that they had dividers that could be
used.
1 Christmas Bazaar Report:
As stated in the Financial Report, the bazaar brought in $119.00.
Depot Activities:
Volunteers are needed for the Interpretive Center for December 4"'. Barbara offered to display her
nativity collection in the depot as the Christmas-time feature.
Members were asked to bring ideas for events in the coming months to the next meeting. Some of the
following suggestions were given:
January: Veteran's Group
February: Police/Fire
March: Quilt
April: Antique
Other suggestions included contacting the College of Idaho, TCVV, West Valley Medical Center and
SWDH far opportunities to display programs at the Depot.
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New Business:
ITD Grant Funding:
The FOD still has money from the ITD Grant. The total is not known yet but is estimated to be about
$6,000. It was suggested that these funds be used for the sink/cabinet. A decision will be made after
the funds are reimbursed.
FOD Outing:
Members were asked if they would still like to take a train trip for an FOD outing. All decided to wait
until spring to discuss this again.
Other Items for Discussion:
The next meeting, scheduled for December 6 will be replaced by the Appreciation Dinner on
December 3 at 6:30PM. Invitations were distributed. Members were asked to RSVP to Mary so that
the appropriate amount of food could be ordered.
The money bag will be left in the drawer in the ticket counter. Members were asked to always leave
$30 in the back and turn the rest in to Debbie for deposit. The new keys to the lockbox are also in the
drawer.
Adjournment:
MOTION/J. Blacker, SECONDED/E. Adler to adjourn the meeting at 7:16PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Garianne Goslin
Secretary
Next Meeting: Appreciation Dinner, December 3, 2010 @ 6:30PM in the Train Depot.