Board Mettings
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MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2010, BOARD MEETING OF FRIENDS OF CROWDERS MOUNTAIN, INC.
The second 2010 Board Meeting of Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc., was held March 2, 2010, at Crowders Mountain State Park Visitors Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
In Attendance: President Don Clapp, Guest Eric Hurd, Superintendent Larry Hyde, Board Member Becca Kirlin, Secretary Mina Lavendol, Treasurer Fred Moss, Board Member Kay Moss, Board Member Dennis Patterson, Board Member Suzanne Simmons
I. Fred Moss gave the Treasurer’s Report:
RECONCILED BALANCE: $6,392.27
MEMBERSHIPS: 390.00
FOOD LION $8.05, DAR $30.00: 38.05
Sub-Total: $6,820.32
II. EXPENSES:
P.O.BOX – One Year Rental: $ 70.00
BURN EXPENSES: Food for Crew: 500.00
CARSONITE COMPOSITE SIGNS: 739.00
OFFICE DEPOT ENVELOPES
AND NAME TAGS: 16.67
WALMART PRINT CARTRIDGE: 26.87
USPS STAMPS: 44.00
OFFICE MAX SUPPLIES:
FILE TOTE AND HOLDERS: 36.50
Sub-Total: $1,433.04
ENDING BALANCE: $5,387.28
A motion by Suzanne Simmons was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report. It was seconded by Becca Kirlin and approved
III. Mina Lavendol gave the Secretary’s Report:
The minutes of the January 5, 2010, General Meeting, as well as the Minutes of the January 5, 2010, Board Meeting, had been emailed to all members. These minutes could also be found on the Friends of Crowders Mountain website: www.friendsofcrowdersmountain.org.
A motion was made by Dennis Patterson to accept the Secretary’s Report. It was seconded by Don Clapp and approved
IV. Larry Hyde: Crowders Mountain Park Update:
A. PARTF (Parks and Recretation Trust Fund) visit: 3/26-27, 2010:
- public meeting, probably at Boulders Access;
- no FRIENDS’ group presentation(at past or upcoming PARTF meetings);
- power point presentation by Larry at upcoming meeting;
- recommendation that FRIENDS provide snacks with leftover burn money.
B. STAFFING:
- Larry suggested that Fred meet with Chris re budget;
- Crowders lost a couple of seasonals; there is enough staffing for present.
C. .5 MILE TRAIL MARKERS/CARSONITES:
- All markers received;
- Waiting for Eagle Scout response for project
- If no response, staff will install markers.
D. LAKE DRAINING:
- Lake completely drained and filled, with 4,000 bream (as of 2/16/10);
- Largemouth bass stocked by Fall.
E. TRAIL REROUTING:
- By private contractor(one year contract) finished by late Fall, 2010;
- TURNBACK TRAIL: will be accomplished first because of its difficulty;
- PINNACLE TRAIL:
1- 2,000 feet will be added; 1,080 will be lost;
2- goal of 10% grade for emergency vehicle access as well as hiker use and to control ongoing erosion (currently up to 22% grade: unacceptable);
3- Long range study needed because of Trail’s controversial status;
Discussion about trails, grading options, alternate possibilities of two trails for separate hiker/vehicle access, and the Park’s desire to have all on the same trail.
4- Possibility of steps or platforms to be substituted for dangerous end rocks;
5- Rehab: when old trail is masqueraded with trees and brush that is taken down to construct new trail;
- CAMPGROUND TRAIL;
1- In process now by Park staff, but slowed because of weather;
2- Dangerous situation for scouts, etc.
F. BURN:
- Successfully burned as planned;
- Fifty participants;
- 350 out of 500 acres burned.
G. BUTTERFLY GARDEN STATUS:
- Plants and paved areas ready;
- Goal: completion by PARTF meeting.
H. LARRY’S ANNOUNCEMENT:
Larry mentioned that he might possibly be leaving, but nothing is certain.
V. VIDEO UPDATE:
Larry said there is a script for the video and Bob Biggers will do the vocal on it. Bob is currently making presentations about the history of Crowders Mountain to various local groups (DAR, Covenant Village) and he may also be willing to narrate future videos.
VI. FUNDRAISING:
A. BIKE RIDE UPDATE(4/11/10 – Jack Moore):
- Are there enough volunteers?
- At previous Ride, aid stations were along the ride.
- Suggestion: FRIENDS booth at upcoming Bike Ride.
B. FOUNDATION REQUEST STATUS:
-Don Clapp for Verna Neal
-Verna has submitted complete Doctors’ Foundation request;
-No answer until September, 2010.
C. “RUN FOR THE MONEY”:
– Current Gaston County “Run for the Money” and FRIENDS participation in it:
1- Becca Kirlin made suggestions re funding of the Run, FRIENDS booth at the Run, and a representative runner of Crowders Project;
2- In future, FRIENDS needs to get people to run or support runners at the Run (can be chosen from our members list);
-Crowders FRIENDS Trail Run:
1- Discussion for future “Run for Crowders” (2011) from Linwood Access to National Park Visitors Center (35 miles round trip) with 17 mile fun run also;
2- Participation of FRIENDS in registration and refreshments;
3- Suggestion from Don: to broaden FRIENDS members from primarily money donors to active participants.
D. BELK RAFFLE TICKETS: in 3/2 Gazette, to be discussed later (Rita Paysour)
E. UPDATING FRIENDS DONATION BOXES:
- One at Sparrow Springs was updated and one suggested by Don for Boulders (Larry said he’d have one updated for Boulders);
- Suggestions for box builders/designers: Sign places(about $30.00); Mike Peters, member and builder of Crowders Mountain Box;
- Boxes will hold brochures, surveys, meeting schedules, accomplishments;
- Discussion of accomplishment list inclusion in public brochure:
Suggestions: a condensed accomplishment list be added to another item of information; posting of accomplishment list but not be given as public handout; good internal document for members; display list on website.
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VII. DAVE CONE MEMORIAL CAMPOUT(Bob Muhl):Larry has reserved three campsites, #4,#5, #6 (15 people each) for 6/5/10;
VIII. FRIENDS WEBSITE: Don Clapp suggested for the re-designed website: ability to pay membership fee online, compensation for web designer, Dave Woolstrum. Discussion followed.
IX. DISCOUNT FOR FRIENDS ITEMS:
- 20% discount suggested;
- Items: patches, walking sticks, bandanas, bumper stickers;
- Larry Hyde gave approval for this discount;
- Dennis Patterson made a motion, seconded by Suzanne Simmons, to approve the 20% discount of those items for FRIENDS members; it was passed.
X. FRIENDS LOGO AND SLOGAN:
- Slogan: various versions of “my monadnock” suggested by Becca Kirlin;
- Discussion of adjectives, images, etc., for CROWDERS MOUNTAIN.
- Logo: discussion of contacts for stickers, bumper stickers, etc.
- Discussion of abbreviations, types of logos, mascots(suggested by Suzanne);Larry suggested a black vulture.
XI. SPECIAL EVENTS:
A. Lincoln Academy Presentation – Don for Verna
-Discussion about speaker and her connection to Lincoln Academy;
-Discussion about FRIENDS presentation, time and place, more to follow;
B. EARTH DAY AT SCHIELE(information given by Becca Kirlin):
- 40th anniversary of Earth Day;
-Parade at 10:30 a.m.: Crowders FRIENDS could march as group, could dress as hikers.
-Various events described. The Friends will have a table with whittlers, and Butterfly Bingo.
C. TENT PURCHASE:
- Discussion of prices for tents and quality of tents.
-Conclusion: we should spend about $500.00 for a good tent (15 x15 a good size);
-Verna Neal and Don Clapp will look into it.
- Re Eric Hurd: “Easy Up” is a good place to look
-Becca and Eric will also check out Creative Solutions.
D. CLOTHING FOR EVENTS:
- Kay Moss said she would work with us for shirts: denim, polo, tee, camp;
- Discussion about our future logo embroidered on shirts.
E. 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Suggestions for celebration:
- Event open to public, family gathering;
-Use of Crowders Amphitheater;
-Suggestion by Larry for July 4th event , perhaps picnic or special presentation and then hike up Crowders to view fireworks (Gastonia, Carowinds, Lake Wylie)
-“Summer Blast” suggestion for name of event.
F. ENVIROTHON:
- Becca will attend one at Catawba on 3/23 and will investigate space, etc. and report back and update FRIENDS on this type of event at a later date.
XII. COMMITTEE/PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:
A. PROGRAMS/REFRESHMENTS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS:
Don asked for ideas for April meeting. Kay suggested wild foods for either 4/10 or 10/10 meeting. She also suggested a walk to see plant growth, etc.
B. SOCIAL NETWORKING: Discussion of a Friends facebook page and all of the possibilities connected with facebook, FRIENDS, slogans, and brochures that can be put out with facebook and attract more members.
A motion was made by Fred and seconded by Dennis to adjourn the meeting. The 3/2/10 Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Submitted by Mina Lavendol, Secretary