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MINUTES
Friends of the Caldwell Train Depot Meeting
December 29,2016
PRESENT:
Marvin Dennis, Jim Porter, Dave Wilson, Irma Chambers, Stefani Chambers, Margaret Langan, Jerry
Langan, Ed Adler, Ina Adler,Jacqueline Hernandez, Debbie Geyer and Mark Pemble.
Jim Porter,Acting Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
AGENDA:
MOVED by Marvin Dennis,SECONDED by Margaret Langan to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
FINANCE REPORT:
Debbie Geyer presented the finance report noting the balance of$6,669.41 noting that the four 6-foot
tables, 12 chairs, and one 66-inch table was purchased for use within the event center.
MOVED by Margaret Langan, SECONDED by Dave Wilson to accept the financial report as presented.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
• Night of History After Action Report:
Discussion was held concerning the success of the October 2016 Night of History event.
Approximately 75 people were in attendance to hear Steve Maughn.
Suggestions were given concerning possible program ideas for a 2017 event:
o College of Idaho outreach involving the international students. Jim Porter offered to
contact Arnold Hernandez at the College of Idaho to see if this option would be feasible
for involving College of Idaho students. Involve Caldwell Fine Arts with music for the
event. Jackie volunteered to contact Alison at Caldwell Fine Arts if the international
program moves forward.
o Stefani suggested a local hike featuring prominent historical or geological features.
o Repeat of the "Lincoln Speaks" event or ask another "historical character" to present as
recommended by the Idaho Historical Society.
• Winter Wonderland After Action Report:
Chairman Porter and Dave Wilson provided an updated report concerning the Winter Wonderful
event. The cookies at the depot were completed distributed by 8:00 p.m. It was noted that
approximately 5,000 were in attendance at the event. Debbie reported that Destination
Caldwell will assist with the planning of this event in 2017.
NEW BUSINESS:
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(OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE FOR 2017)
Discussion was held concerning the host/hostess having the option to bring in a "special feature" in the
depot during the open house. Suggestions: The "Caldwell Rocks" could hold a painting session during
the April open house with Jackie and Irma serving as the host that day. Other ideas: Citizen groups or
non-profit organizations, clubs could set up tables for information for displays or activities.
Acting Chair Porter distributed the open house schedule for 2017 as follows:
Month Date Volunteer(s)
January 7 Jim & Sharon Porter
February 4 Jerry & Margaret Langan
March 4 Caldwell Concerned Citizens
April 1 Jackie Hernandez
Irma Chambers
May 6 AARP
June 3 Caldwell Concerned Citizens
July 1 Shirley Alsup
August Sunnyslope Wine Festival Dave Wilson
Friday, August 4
September Indian Creek Festival Caldwell Model RR Club
Saturday, September 16
October 7 Debbie Geyer
November Winter Wonderland Festival Friends of the Depot
November 17
December 2 Caldwell Concerned Citizens
(MEETING SCHEDULE 2017)
The schedule for upcoming 2017 meetings was distributed:
Month
March 9, 2017
June 8, 2017
September 7, 2017
December 14, 2017
(ELECTIONS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE DEPOT BOARD)
Unanimous votes were received for the following positions:
Co-chair: Jerry& Margaret Langan
Member at Large: Jackie Hernandez
Member at Large: Irma Chambers
(ADJOURNMENT)
MOVED by Marvin Dennis,SECONDED by Dave Wilson to adjourn at 7:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Pemble, FOD Secretar,(
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