Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Held in the LeRoy Township/Village Hall
In Attendance: Absent:
*Brian Cool, co-chair *Dave Fisher *Mark Baker
*Karen Cool *Betty Strunk, clerk *Dan Massey
*Elise Schlaikjer, chair *Julie Keefer
* denotes committee member
Elise called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Brian made a motion to approve the June 19, 2007 minutes with a spelling correction. Julie supported, motion carried. The corrected spelling is “Gove”.
Elise gave the treasurer’s report.
Income from 2 markets: $ 220.10
Money disbursed: -0-
There will be a Garden Walk on July 26, 2007 at the Betsy Erickson/Runo Lorentzon farm in Tustin from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is the one scheduled farm visit. Elise will check with Jerry Lindquist to see if we can set up one or two more for this season.
Ratchet straps have not yet been purchased, Elise will purchase four.
Entertainment is filled except for the last 3 weeks in October. Elise will make 100 copies of the schedule for distribution.
A big thanks to Brian Cool, Karen Cool and Dave Fisher for putting up the FM’s signs. After discussion it was decided Elise would contact Gus regarding us touching up the signs for clarity. Should he offer to do it, that would be acceptable. At the end of the market season, a sign will be hung on each sign saying, “closed for the season”, in the spring it will be taken off.
Food Fresh will be tabled until more information is gathered.
Banners will be a winter project.
Brian has been unable to contact Dan Latandress for a farm inspection. Brian feels this will not be necessary as it appears Dan is not interested in contributing to the FM at this time. Elise suggested Keith Jenema’s farm is due to be inspected. Brian will contact Keith to set up a time.
Elise has not been able to contact a Razzasque Days committee member to discuss the location of their shed near the FM. Tabled until contact is made.
After discussion it was decided FM leaflets have been sufficiently distributed. Word of mouth seems to be spreading. Elise will call TV 9 & 10 to set up an interview during a FM. She wants to try for the “Sheep to Shawl” demonstration date.
After discussion, Betty made a motion meetings be held the third Wednesday of every other month. Dave supported, motion carried. The next meeting will be September 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the hall.
From Lowe’s, Elise purchased two heavy-duty extension cords for use by FM entertainers at a cost of $182.00. The types we have are not sufficient. She also purchased some tile board for reusable signage at a cost of $9.93. The total bill, with tax, was $205.57.
Betty made a motion to reimburse Elise $205.57 for the Lowe’s bill. Brian supported, motion carried.
Julie made a motion to reimburse Elise $295.92 for the tent. Karen supported, motion carried.
Elise shared with us a copy of the 4-page FM first newsletter. This newsletter was put together by Amanda Sutherland who will try and put the program on Elise’s computer so she can take over the responsibility. Dave read the newsletter aloud. Committee members had very positive comments regard the content and set-up. Cost of production will be $20.00 per 100 two-sided pages. Discussion followed.
Betty made a motion Elise be allowed to make a 4-page newsletter no more than every other week. Dave supported, motion carried.
Discussed future expenses: newsletter, insurance, possible shed for storage, pay for Market Master(s), and a porta-potty.
Elise asked for other comments, there were none.
Betty made a motion to adjourn, Dave supported. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Submitted by Betty Strunk, secretary __________________________________________
Minutes approved ______________________________________