Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Al Fresco Dinner Servers Needed

Here is a great volunteer opportunity for young people in our community!
The Courthouse Community Center is looking for help with the Al Fresco Dinner - Saturday, July 24th - please be at the Courthouse by 4 pm
Attire: Black pants, capris, skirts and white tops
Ages: 14 and older
Students will receive Service Learning credits
No "wait" experience necessary - no heavy trays to carry
Delicious food will be provided for servers as well as paying guests
Please contact Donna at the Courthouse: dzfarringer@yahoo.com or 854-7053
Volunteers make the difference -please assist with this event!
All proceeds from the Al Fresco Weekend support the Courthouse and the many worthwhile programs offered to the community.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Agenda June 8, 2010 meeting

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Secretary's report--review and approval of minutes

3. Treasurer's report

4. Youth input

5. Summer tennis instruction--Rolland LeBlanc--forms will sent out at school by Friday, June 11th.

6. Town-wide yard sale--Willie Linendoll

7. Skiing and bowling for next school year

8. Summer swim program and Lunch, Learn & Play--volunteers?

9. Nature activities for kids--Keith Kelley

10. Harvest Fest--fun for kids, animals--FFA

11. Summer Film Program--Julie Myler

12. 501 c 3 status

13. Youth recognition--Keith Kelley

14. New members--nominating committee

15. Website, blog, Facebook--Susan Getty

16. New business

17. Comments from guests

18. Other

19. Next regular meeting: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

20. Adjournment

Minutes from May 11, 2010 meeting

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Secretary: minutes--Anthony Cafritz made a motion to accept the April minutes, seconded by Susan Getty, approved by all.

3. New members: we need 2 new members on the board.

4. Treasurer's report: we currently have $1724.00

5. Summer tennis: Rolland LeBlanc was introduced to those present. He is offering 45 minute tennis lessons, children ages 8-12 would be best. Instruction will be based on student need. He will be donating a tennis net to the Youth Association to be used at the school tennis court. **The proposed schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, July 7 6-6:45 PM 10-11 yrs old
Wednesday, July 7 7-7:45 PM 11-12 yrs old
Saturday, July 31 10-10:45 AM 8-9 yrs old
Saturday, July 31 11-11:45 AM 9-10 yrs old
There will be no minimum, but there will a maximum of 6. Others will go on a waiting list.

6. Town-wide cleanup and school showcase: Clean-up Day was poorly attended by the youth; in the future we should make contact with Vicki Perkins and/or Colleen Fish.
Willie Linendoll has taken down the Earth Day showcase and will be replacing it with a sports display.

7. Summer programs: volunteers are needed for Lake Lauderdale and Lunch, Learn & Play (contact Kim Gariepy or Courthouse).

8. Nature activities: Keith Kelley is working on this with the Presbyterian Church in Salem.

9. Harvest Fest: Anthony Cafritz spoke about Harvest Fest on behalf of the Chamber. This will be the third year for Harvest Fest. Planned date is Saturday, Sept. 11th. Money raised is used to help local people affected by catastrophes. Activities will begin at 10 AM. Ideas are needed for activities for youth. Chamber would like Youth Association to take this on.

10. Town-wide yard sale: Saturday, May 29th Youth Association will be renting spaces on the Courthouse grounds.

11. SAW outdoor film program: they are still offering materials needed to have outdoor movies/films this summer (contact Anthony Cafritz at SAW).

12. Logo: accepted as is (S.A.Y.A.)

13. New business: fund-raising ideas--fashion show using clothes from The Shoppe.

14. Comments: Remi spoke with his class and they had no new ideas, but they did enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

15. Other: 5/21 at Proudfit Hall information and registration for Foot on the Grass (Bri Thibeau's summer soccer camp); future meetings will begin with students reporting on anything new.

16. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

17. Adjournment.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

June meeting

We will meet at the Courthouse this Tuesday, June 8, at 7:00 pm.
Among other things we will be discussing getting ready for our participation in Harvest Fest. We should also talk about how to get ready for skiing next school year, and if we want to add a bowling club. Willie Linendoll will report on the Town-wide Tag Sale he organized at the Courthouse on May 29.
Hope to see you all there!