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Minutes: December 11, 2008 �� � ��; �
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The meeting was called to order by President Rudy Lotz.
Members present: Debbie Geyer, Jim Blacker, Garianne Goslin, Barbara Sayler, Lenore
Johnston, Sheila and Dave Williams, Sherry Brockman,Barbara Lotz and Margaret
Langan. Guests were Ina and Ed Adler.
Agenda & Minutes: With a motion by Debbie and a second by Barbara the agenda
and Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. Motion passed.
Financial Report: Debbie reported a balance of $11,880.79. She reported that we have
some cash receipts of $150.00 from sales at the open depot.. The open depot was a
success .Sherry donated the candy canes for the event. $900.00 was paid out to the
winners of the quilt blocks. The $10,000 contingency fund has about $6600.00 left with
$2500 allotted for the storage unit and $250 for the refrigerator cabinet. With a motion
from Margaret and a second from Garianne the financial report was accepted.
Old Business:
Winter Wonderland - 11/21/08 - Review:
Clem reported that information and some photos are posted on the Caldwelldepot.com
website. Sherry shared regarding the need for two people to coordinate the children's
train. Discussion included that the event was a wonderful success even though we ran
out of refreshments. Blocking off the street was discussed for the next big event.
Vendors enjoyed the atmosphere and plaza set up.
Refrigerator Cabinet:
More on the cabinet next month.
Possible Banner alternatives:
Sheila is working on some designs for four season banners and will bring them next
month. Sheila will look for vinyl material.
Storage Shed Update - Dave
Debbie and Dave met with members of the Historical Commission regarding where
to place the storage shed. Concern was raised about the proposed location. They
suggested that it be movable and placed in the flower bed area. The cost of building
materials is lower now and may be less than the $2500. Voted on by the CHPC
committee. The Commission members were open to this addition.
II.
Tourist Center Volunteer Schedule & School, "suitcase" curriculum package.
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Discussion regarding opening the interpretive center to school children included
the need for preparation with the class prior to their visit. Volunteer training was
discussed. The forming of a sub-committee with teachers and FOD members would
be affective. Garianne suggested that we have the depot open during the holidays
while Indian Creek is fully lighted. Rudy and Barbara Lotz agreed to open the
depot on December 20 from noon to 4:00 PM. Margaret & Jerry Langan will
open it up on 12/27 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Debbie, Sherry and Barbara agreed
to form a sub committee after January 1 St to work on the curriculum package.
Rudy offered to have teachers contact him regarding visiting the interpretive center.
Dave will build a donation box and Sheila will paint it.
Recruiting ideas for new members:
Debbie distributed applications for new members to the FOD committee. It was
agreed that the website should mention the need for additional volunteers.
Update on Quilt:
Cindi has picked up the (13) quilt blocks and is in the process of formulating the
quilt. FOD has agreed to pay for machine quilting. Sheila will work up a picture
story regarding the quilt blocks.
New Business:
Election of new officers.
Margaret moved that the following 2009 FOD officers be nominated. It was seconded by
Barbara Sayler and the motion passed.
President: Rudy Lotz
Vice President: Dave Williams
Secretary: Garianne Goslin
Treasurer: Debbie Geyer
Debbie welcomed the Adler's and thanked them for their railroad donations far
the interpretive center.
Appreciation Luncheon:
A motion by Rudy/2nd by Garianne was made to allow Debbie to make arrangements
for an appreciation luncheon for the 20 member Street Crew for all their good work.
Motion passed. Luncheon is scheduled for January 15. Debbie also acknowledged
Jennifer Tripp and four others for their work on the scrapbook of Caldwell.
A motion was made by James Blacker/second by Debbie Geyer that we adjourn.
Respectfully submitted: Margaret Langan - Secretary