Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time.  He then proceeded to discuss with members the following issues:

1.        Baseball tickets are still available for Friday night’s game.

2.        Tickets are available for Joe Nardone and the All Star Reunion, August 23, Irem Temple.

3.        The forms to tour PP&L were handed in.

4.        Members agreed to develop the 5 point plan at the next meeting.

5.        Members discussed sponsoring a forum with Lou Barletta and Congressman Kanjorski or to invite both to the Fall Festival.

Bill made a motion to invite both to discuss major issues to the public at one of our scheduled meetings, seconded by Francis.  On the vote: 9-yes, 11-no.  Motion failed.

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held July 22, 2008.  Bill moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file, seconded by Heidi all voted in favor.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski reports:

1.        The organization has a total of $6,225.30 in the FNCB checking and cash accounts.

2.        To date, the Organization generated income of $5,045.69 expenses totaled $5,331.89.  Income exceeds total by $286.20.

3.        Murph was recognized for bringing in the organizations 1^st grant.

Bill made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read and placed on file seconded by Mary Ann all voted in favor.

Bills or Correspondence

1.        A full report was submitted by Steve M. and placed on file.

2.        A bill for $442.35 was submitted by the Cat’s Meow for the High School plaque.

Tina made a motion to pay the Cats Meow, seconded by Mary Jo, all voted in favor.

1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reports:

1.            We are waiting for the gaming license to come in.

2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

1.            No new memberships in the last 6 weeks.

2.            We need to establish a junior membership program to get young people involved.

3.            The big junk program is working and more people are calling.

4.            Chris Kule is still interested in bringing investors into our area.  A need to gather information of what the township has to offer.

Bill reports:

1.        The Fall Newsletter can be published September 10^th or the 30^th.  Members discussed and chose September 30^th.

Recreation, Murph reports about the Summer Fun Program:

1.            The build a tee pee event was a great success.  Thank you Tom for helping.  This event helped publicize and bring people to the pow wow event held the following weekend.

2.            On Friday we will hold an unscheduled event at the Alden Playground.

3.            We are looking into bus transportation from Alden and the Sheatown area for next year.

4.            A draft letter asking for donations was passed around for members input.

5.            August 20^th event will be carnival fun & games at the rec park.  The Womens Activity Group will assist in this event.

Fundraising, Heidi reports:

1.            The Calendars are here and ready for sale.

2.            For the DVD, music and picture issues were resolved.  $69.40 was spent for 200 DVD cases.  The cost of printing inserts along with 200 blank DVD’s and labels were discussed.  Heidi will come back in 2 weeks with a total cost for the DVD project.

Fall Festival Chairperson, Carolyn reports:

1.            Members will meet after this meeting.

No Trustees Report

Unfinished Business

1.        Members discussed and resolved the issue of giving donations to other organizations.

Bill made a motion as a policy we do not make a donation to other non profits but does not preclude us from making a donation if a disaster arises, seconded by Tom.  On the vote: 17-yes, 3-no.  Motion carried.

New Business

1.            Mary Jo Resavy is recovering from surgery.  Hospitality Chairperson, Sia, will send a card.

2.            We should sponsor a town meeting with Luzerne County Commissioners.

3.            75 bricks were purchased for the memorial walk.

4.            The Luzerne County Crush softball team won the National Championship

a)        Our organization should recognize them with a plaque.

5.            Tom read an email received, June 28^th, from Newport Township concerned citizen and the response that was sent.

Good of the Order

1.            Our next meeting we will develop our 5 point plan.

Carol made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Teena, all voted in favor.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Submitted By:         Palmira Miller, Secretary

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