Rhythm of the Rails

Board Meeting Minutes 10/29/06

 

Attending:  Lilah, Mary, Darlene, Judy, Jill Ray Danielle, Peter, Ray, Lee, Donna, Randy, and Rick Cole

 

Minutes from 8/13/06 and 9/17/06 meetings were approved with name correction.

Judy's treasurer report was presented as printed with current cash shortfall of ~$800. Discussion as to how to address fundraising with Lilah suggesting Nancy be asked to draft letter to be sent out before the years end to try and elicit donations.

 

Meeting then turned to discussion with Dave B. regarding Vacationland development and how ROTR may fit into their plans.

 

Ray then made a motion to have ROTR plan to move the show to this site.  Motion seconded and passed on a 7 to 4 vote.

 

Submitted by Randy Cousins

 

2nd Half of Minutes:

 

It was decided to go tour Vacation Land on Nov. 4th @ 11:00am or Nov. 11th @ 12:00

 

There was a motion made by Ray & seconded by Judy to move R of R to vacation land Amusement park. 7 - 4 vote to make the move.

Ray amended the motion, to move if the strategic plan meets the R of R & the board’s approval, seconded by Judy, vote all in favor.

 

Planning committee – Jill, Darlene, Ray, Rick, & Rod will meet Sunday Nov. 12th, 1:00pm at Rod’s. A plan will be brought back to the board at the next meeting.

 

We have outstanding bills & need to come up with a plan to pay them.

·         Fundraisers – Applebee’s 3-17-07

·         West Gate Mall would like us to carol during the holiday season

·         donation letter to local businesses

·         Breakfast with Santa

·         Ice fishing extravaganza Jan.21st .We will commit to participate. Mary will fill out application.

·         Rod would pay $700 – but needed to be paid back by Feb. 1st 2007

It was decided to have Lilah get cash withdrawal from the credit card and pay minimum payments until we earn the money to pay it off.

 

A motion was made by Jill second by Donna to allow Judy, Mary or Rod sign R of R checks. Motion passed.

 

HOP’s Meeting Jan. 18th- Ray, Lee, Mary, Randy, Judy & Darlene will all attend if possible.

Lilah will check with Jody to see where we are in the HOP’s process.

 

Ray will be hosting the Four Season’s Show on TV and would like to do a feature in

R of R on the entertainment segment at some point.

 

Next meeting Nov. 19th – 5:30pm @ Boardwalk Bread & Bagel

All upcoming g board meeting will be the first Sunday of the Month @ 5:30.

Mary requests that you let her know if you will not be able to attend a meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm motioned by Jill seconded by Darlene.

 

Minutes submitted by Darlene H.