Attendees:

President, Stephen Phillips called the meeting to order on the above date and time.  He spoke about the success of the forum.  A lot of positive comments were made.  It takes a special person to put your self out for questioning as the candidates did.  Everyone made it a success; the voters have spoken; now we need to forge forward.

Secretary, Palmira Miller read the minutes from the previous meeting held May 8, 2007.  Heidi moved that the minutes be approved as read and placed on file.  Carol seconded the motion with all members present voting in the affirmative.

Treasurer, Steve Masakowski read and presented the treasurers report.

·         The organization has a total of $4,819.52 in the General Fund, $50.58 petty cash, and $100.00 unclaimed cash prize.  Expenses exceed income by $472.48.

·         The organization has 77 paid 2007 members.

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

Bills, Steve M reports:

·         $50.00 was paid to Hilltop Music who provided sound equipment at the forum.

·         $100.00 deposit for Holy Child Grove for October 6^th Fall Festival.

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

Communications, Carolyn reports:

·         Boscov’s offers non-profit (501c3) organizations to take part in a fund raiser called Friends Helping Friends.  This information will be put on hold until we receive that status.

The 1^st Vice President, Russ Sager reports:

·         Still waiting to hear on the 501c3 status.

The 2^nd Vice President, Tom Kashatus reports:

·         A sample membership envelope was passed around for member to review.

·         An article was published in the Times Leader reminding residents to obtain Occupancy Permits.

·         Bill and Tom attended a public meeting to discuss the use of federal abandoned mine land funding in Pennsylvania.  Representative Yudichak strongly urged the public to attend and let your voice be heard.  This meeting was one of several across PA to allow residents to provide input on how they feel the funding should be spent.

·         The Coal Street Playground was discussed.  It was brought to Tom’s attention that Mr. Perrone of the GNA School District is in the process of getting paperwork together to hand the park over to the Township Commissioners, which in turn can do what they want with it.  This was discussed at the last activity board meeting the Coal Street Park would be sold and the money received be spent for the Wanamie Park.  Murph does not agree with the sale of this park.

Publicity Chairman, Carol reports for John Jarecki:

1.       Meeting announcement were not sent to the papers for this meeting.

2.       On May 1^st a photo and article of the Great PA Cleanup and Big Junk Drop Off was sent to both papers.  It has not been published.

3.       Summer Newsletter deadline for articles and ads is May 31^st.  Printing is June 15^th

Committee Reports:

·         On Recreation Murph reports:

The Summer Fun Projects are scheduled to run from June 26^th to August 31st.

Mary Margaret is sending reminder letter out to the children who attended last year.

The PR person can reach 130 people.

Murph continues to plan recreational activities although since February nothing has transpired with the development of an activity board by the Recreational Commissioner Vishnefski.

·         Murph spoke of what he can do with the $10,000 the Babe Ruth softball program may receive. 

He can hire 4 qualified students, working 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks.  There would be planned activities for the children along with monitoring the park.

·         Heidi reports, she is taking an aggressive approach to selling the $3 license plate covers.  Also it was brought to her attention a problem of the plate fitting certain cars. 

·         On the Fall Festival, Carolyn reports:

The date is set for October 6^th at Holy Child Grove, Sheatown.  John Farrell is in charge of the hay ride.  Sia will need help if we make and sell our own food.  Heidi with the raffles.  Tom will head up the Chili Contest and Jerry Hudak will help provide adult amusement.  First meeting will be Tuesday the 29^th at Carolyn’s Moms.  All interested parties should attend.

·         The Big Junk Drop Off, Palmira reports that a total of 18.5 ton was dumped free at the Alliance Landfill with a gate rate of $60 a ton totaling $1,083.00.

No Trustee Report:

Unfinished Business:

·         The sign at the Little League field was finished and should now be up.

·         Joan commended the candidates on the removal of campaign signs throughout the Township.

New Business:

·         Jerry Hudak from the South Valley Chamber of Commerce spoke of several issues.

1.       Community Day placemats, will be printed listing activities held by many organizations throughout the Valley.  Last year 30,000 were distributed from Wilkes-Barre to Berwick.

2.       The American Indian Pow Wow will be held at the Wanamie Rec Park August 25^th and 26^th.

3.       Help is needed August 8^th to the 11^th at the Heritage Days held in Nanticoke.

·         Tina asked if a historical scrapbook exists of articles published from our organization.  Carolyn and Steve have been gathering articles they see in the papers. 

Good of the Order

June 4th at 6pm is the Commissioners Monthly Meeting.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Submitted By:    Palmira Miller

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