Meeting Minutes

October 24, 2006
Meeting called to order by Art Beveridge and the group was led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The adoption of agenda was approved.

The minutes from the September meeting were adopted as amended.

Treasurer’s Report – No Treasurer or report present. Art received a $1,250 check from the League of Women Voters grant for newspaper inserts.

Check for $200.00 to be deposited into general account for equipment purchases.

Old Business:
Growing Greener Grant – No news

Dominion/Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Grant – Work on the placemats are in progress.

League of Women Voters Grant – The work on the newspaper inserts are in progress (received $1,250 check).

New Business:
Shimel Run Update – Mike Yeager, attorney for landowner at the head of Shimel Run, called Art about going on property and maybe get a working relationship. Mr. Yeager is in favor of stripping some areas.
Sampling is continuing on Shimel Run. Next collection is around November 12.

Moshannon Creek Update – Art requested electronic maps of area in order to enlarge and print, add notes, roads, sites, etc.
First round of sampling completed.

Trout Run/Rt 970 Permit and Design Sites – No news

Dates for Work Nights – Work nights will be scheduled as needed

Sample Collection Dates – Next collection will be on November 12, then every second Sunday of the month except May 2007, which will be the first Sunday.

Billboard – Michael M. to add tagline “Working to get the Red Out of the Red Moshannon”, find out about photos on billboard – print color version for Art.

Placemat – Michael M. to add “Working…” tagline, and copy 2 pages to give to Art.

Newspaper Insert – Kevin dropped off CD. Michael Malicki to add photos and membership form. Michael will add 501(c)(3) blurb and ask for donations.

League of Women Voters – New grant proposals due.

Other – MCWC really needs to work on fundraising efforts. Start with a letter to local businesses and stress 501(c)(3) – tax deductible.

New Memberships:
No new membership applications.

Next Meeting:
November 28, 2006

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.