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 previous meeting held July 8, 2008.  Murph moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Sia seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

In the absents of Treasurer, Steve Masakowski, Palmira read the treasurers report.

1.        The organization has a total of $7,027.66 in the FNCB checking and cash accounts.

2.        The income received from the recycling program this year was $843 from metal and $222 from cans.

3.        To date, the Organization generated income of $4,945.69 expenses totaled $4,429.53.  Income exceeds total by $516.16.

Bill made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report as read and placed on file.  Carolyn seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Bills or Correspondence

1.        $128 to Hillside Farms and $160 to White Transit, bus transportation, expenses for the Summer Fun Program.

2.        $40 donation for the second brick on the Memorial Walkway, totaling $80.

Mary Margaret made a motion to pay the bills, seconded by Bill, all voted in favor.

3.        The Organization received an application to renew our small gaming license.  Russ will fill out the application and mail.

Carolyn made a motion to pay the $10 renewal fee seconded by Heidi, all voted in favor.

4.        Corpus Christi Parish is asking for a donation for their Vacation Bible School.  Members discussed how donations should be distributed, the amount of giving, how a request is presented, along with other issues.

John made a motion to give a $25 donation, seconded by Paul, members voted with a tie vote.  Motion failed.  Stephen requested members to develop a policy on how contributions will be distributed by the Organization, at the first meeting in August.

2nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

1.            The Ice Cave Cleanup, 50 tires were removed, $64 was made from recycling, and a mound of junk was removed.

2.            The recycling program continues to be a success.

Heidi made a motion for Tom to retain $10 on every load he takes to the recycling center, seconded by Carolyn, all voted in favor.

3.            There is an interest in the Turkey calling contest for the Fall Festival.

Cleanup fix up events:

1.            Palmira thanked the 13 volunteers who turned out on the 19^th to clean the highway, completing the job in 2 hours.

2.            Paul reports, Jim Griffith thanked the 6 volunteers who moved on to the Newport Cemetery to erect tombstones on the 19th.

Recreation, Murph reports about the Summer Fun Program:

1.            All Board Members of the Luzerne County, Luzerne Foundation approved the $100 Grant.

2.            31 children and 10 adults went to Hillside Farms on the bus.

3.            Tomorrow the magician will be at Holy Child Grove for 10am.

4.            To date 94 children have gone through our Summer Fun Program.

5.            Newport Township Municipal Authority has turned down the $500 matching fund request.

6.            Newport Township Recreation Board did not have a quorum for last nights meeting.

7.            Calls were made to Yudichak and Musto.  Yudichak’s office will set up a meeting.  Musto’s office sent a packet of information on funding available through the State.

Heidi reports on fundraisers:

1.            The Calendar is almost ready for production.

2.            The music part of the DVD will be wrapping up shortly.

3.            The Cats Meow final version is submitted with the alma mator written on the back.  60 will be made and sold at $15 each.

Fall Festival Chairperson, Carolyn reports:

1.            The next meeting will be held Wednesday, the 30^th.  Pictures will be taken for publicity.

No Trustees Report

Unfinished Business

1.        The Eagle Scout Project.  Palmira spoke to Jared’s Mom.  She did not see a problem with returning the memorial bricks to the purchaser if the walkway is dismantled, and she will have it written on the Township Building Permit.

New Business

1.            John would like the Organization to set goals and challenge ourselves for what we should be.

a)        Members will set goals at the 1^st August meeting and make challenges at the 2^nd meeting in August.

2.            John would like to see a policy set for the Newsletter before it is published. 

b)       The Organization’s Board members will be given a maximum of 48 hours to review the newsletter prior to publication.

3.            The Organization will agree to disagree on subjects that cannot be resolved.

4.            Heidi asked if anyone would like to help map out the Newport Cemetery with Paul, John and Jim Griffith.

Good of the Order

1.            Bill would like to encourage new members to attend meetings, maybe by serving refreshments, have a meet and greet meeting or do something at the Fall Festival to encourage member participation.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Submitted By:         Palmira Miller, Secretary

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