Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time, then, proceeded to follow the order of business.

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the annual meeting held January 27, 2009.  Heidi moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file, seconded by Sia, all voted in favor.

Palmira read the minutes from the regular meeting that followed the annual meeting.  Carol moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file, seconded by Mary Jo, all voted in favor.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

Mary Margaret made a motion to accept the treasurers report as read and placed on file, seconded by Paul, all voted in favor.

Bills received

1.        $12.05 to Heidi, for mailing, fund raising items.

2.        $46.80 for the DVD cases.

3.        Our South Valley Chamber of Commerce 2009 membership renewal of $75 is due.

Tom made a motion to renew membership and pay the bills, seconded by Sia, all voted in favor.

Steve M made a motion to donate $300 to the Knights of Columbus to defer the cost of heat, seconded by Mary Jo, all voted in favor.

No Correspondence

2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

1.     Several members attended PP&L’s public meeting.  Twelve to fifteen people spoke, only one person, who lives outside the area, objected to the construction of a 3^rd reactor.

2.     New memberships have been received as follows:

a)        Joseph Ciampi sponsored by Mary Margaret.

b)       Richard Pelak sponsored by Barbara Pelak.

Tom made a motion to accept the new members, seconded by Heidi, all voted in favor.

Tom made a motion to issue John Goliash a courtesy membership for 2009 for the production of the DVD’s, seconded by Heidi.

3.     A reminder to members of the following fund raisers, the Scouts soup supper on March 1st and the Johnny Cash program in April.

4.     Members discussed who will attend the dinner on February 21^st, of which our organization will be awarded the EPCAMR Partnership Award.  Two tickets were issued to our organization.  Tom, Bill, Palmira, Heidi, and Paul will attend.  Frances made a motion to purchase tickets at $120, seconded by Mary Margaret, all voted in favor.

Fundraising, Heidi reports:

1.     Julianna from the Nanticoke Historical Society asked me to do a presentation on the making of the DVD.  Members agreed.

Mary Jo made a motion for additional complimentary DVD’s be distributed to libraries, seconded by Sia, all voted in favor.

2.     A $50 check was received from Margaret Forgach, John’s cousin, to purchase 2 DVD’s and the remainder donated to the organization. 

Heidi made a motion to issue a 2009 complimentary membership to Margaret Forgach, seconded by Tom, all voted in favor.

Tom made a motion to add $200 to Heidi’s DVD budget, seconded by Mary Jo, all voted in favor.

3.     Members discussed the 2^nd DVD.  Pictures up until the present time will be accepted.

4.     Tom Goliash will produce 300 more DVD’s to sell.

Cleanups, Palmira reports:

1.     Free landfill space is available from April 25^th thru May 9th.  Our road cleanup will be April 25^th.

2.     February 23^rd Julia from the PA Environmental Council will tour illegal dumpsites for cleanup.

Members discussed ways our meetings can be more productive.  Tom made a motion to hold 2 meetings a month, the 1^st one with Board members and department heads and will set an agenda for the next meeting with all members, seconded by Frances, all voted in favor.  A trial period was set for three months beginning in March.  Members can attend both meetings.

Trustees Report

Steve M. will gather material for the Trustees review.

Unfinished Business

1.     Murph spoke to clear the air about stepping down from the Summer Fun Program.  He thanked members for volunteering.  This organization is doing too much for the amount of volunteers, should limit projects and partner with other organizations.

No New Business

Good of the Order

Carol asked, what benefits do we have as members of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce?  She will call for information.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Submitted By:           Palmira Miller, Secretary

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