Fundraising Update for Bedlam Corners Store--Courtesy of Debbie Earthrowl

This is just one more reminder that TONIGHT, Friday, December 31, beginning at 5:00 PM, is the benefit dinner for Marie & the Bedlam Corners Store at the WEST HEBRON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. All donations will be accepted, and take outs are available!
Please try to remind your friends!!
Another fundraiser for Marie and the Store: A Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, January 9, 1:00 - 4:00 PM, at the West Hebron Volunteer Fire Department Dining Hall. Suggested Donation is $10. Take outs are available. For any questions, call George or Darlene Flint at 854-7616.
SPREAD THE WORD!!! Thanks for all of the support!
Blessings for this New Year! Debbie

Update on the Bedlam Corners Store--courtesy of Debbie Earthrowl

Hello everyone!

Lots has been happening! I have a reminder, an update, and a request for you and anyone you would like to forward this to or ask.

REMINDER:

The Benefit Ham Dinner will be this Friday, December 31, 5:00 PM, at the West Hebron Presbyterian Church.

You may donate whatever you wish for the dinner. Take outs are available.

UPDATE:

Activities this week include:

Monday -- 9AM - Noon (and maybe later) -- We are taking care of things that need to be moved before more construction takes place.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday -- beginning at 9AM each day, construction will be taking place. If you would like to offer to help on those days, please call me (Debbie at 854-3203 or 391-3215) so that you can be put in touch with the appropriate person.

We are beginning to gather building materials. Some of you have mentioned that you have some materials left from your own building projects. If you have something you think might be helpful, please call 854-3203 or 391-3215.

REQUEST:

Over the past two weeks many of you have been sharing stories concerning memories of happenings at the store. We are going to begin gathering those stories to put together a book to be sold to benefit the rebuilding. Shelley Dean has graciously offered to compile the stories for us. We ask that you either write down your story, record it so that it can be transcribed, e-mail it (sdean3@nycap.rr.com), or call Shelley (854-9715). What a treasure this will be for many! Thank you so much!

I pray that you will know special blessing in your own life in this new year, as we work together to help Marie, Zack, and the Bedlam Corners Store to have a new start!!!!

Debbie

Another opportunity to help

Remember: Tomorrow and Thursday (Dec. 22nd & 23rd), the Shoppe Off Broadway will be holding a bag sale...all proceeds will go to Marie Mulligan and Zach Graham of Bedlam Corners Store.

Update on the Bake Sale & Silent Auction

**Update courtesy of Debbie Earthrowl

Just a quick update on the Bake Sale & Silent Auction to let you know that it has been extended....

NEW EXPANDED HOURS ---

Friday, December 17, 8 AM - 6 PM & NOW, Saturday, December 18, 10 AM - 2 PM

The Silent Auction will now end on Saturday at 2:00 PM.

Donations are AMAZING!!! We know that we have some awesome bakers, and they came through once again, but what is truly amazing are the silent auction items. They are original, and absolutely wonderful. Many are handmade -- wood, glass, knitting -- all are creative. Each would make a wonderful gift.

Notes from Dec.14th, 2010 meeting

Our meeting was held on Dec. 14th, 2010 at 6 PM at the Courthouse Community Center. A small, but lively group was in attendance. The following is the agenda we worked with, plus pertinent notes from the discussion.

Welcome and introductions-comments from student members and guests.

1. Secretary's report (our secretary, Kim Gariepy, was not in attendance)

2. Treasurer's report (our treasurer, Tammy Linendoll, was not in attendance)

3. Skiing and bowling clubs:

Skiing/snowboarding at Willard will begin on January 7, 2011. Bev Kratzert has been instrumental in making this program happen this year. More details will be posted here as soon as possible, but Bev has sent information home with the children at school.

Bowling club is a program in the works, at this point.

4. Snowshoeing--Keith Kelley:

Keith spoke to us about a program happening at Merck Forest on New Year's Eve. There will be a family snowshoeing event beginning at 7 PM and lasting until about 8 or 8:30 PM. The paths will be lit by ice candles...sounds like lots of outdoor family fun for this special night! As we have more details, we will post them.

5. Winter Festival at ice skating pond at S.A.W.--Anthony Cafritz:

Anthony spoke to us about his plans for a day-long Winter Festival to kick off the opening of the ice skating pond at S.A.W. This will be happening in January at a date to be announced in the near future. As we have more details, we will post them.

6. Mentoring program at the school:

Beverly Kratzert reported that Mary Kilpatrick and Suzanne Dollard are working on this project. They are beginning with matches between adults in the community and high school students.

7. S.A.Y.A. meetings at the school:

At our last meeting it was proposed that adult Y.A. members should go into the school and informally meet with as many students as possible to gain an understanding of issues in which the students are interested, and ideas the students might have with which our group can help. We discussed this further, and we discussed some recent meetings of the Natural Helpers group within the school from which some great ideas are beginning to be generated. Our group decided to give the Natural Helpers team some time to process what they've accomplished so far, then to plan to go into the school to talk with more students.

8. New student members--involving all constituencies at school:

Brief discussion here. Again discussed the idea of asking bus drivers to help disseminate information to students, to hopefully reach more kids plus this adds another point of contact.

9. New members:

We voted in Liz Donaldson, Jason Fry, Karen Hickland, and Kyle Hunter as new adult S.A.Y.A. members!

10. Dan Clary--new ideas involving bicycles:

Dan spoke to us about three ideas he has for involving young people in the community in positive activities involving bicycles. He proposed a bike safety/bike repair program for kids in school, a bike race for kids (possibly setting up an off-road course), and a bike rental program for the kids in town. We discussed ideas with Dan, including having Dan do a workshop at the Courthouse over April break, and his offering a program at Lunch, Learn, & Play this summer. More information will follow as it is available.

11. Video game/board game night at the Bancroft Library--any interest?:

Discussed briefly. We need some young people to step forward to help plan this event.

12. Fitness Connection:

Going out of business. Discussed the fact that the building would be a good spot for a youth center, but would need to be purchased or rented.

13. Youth Barn Planning Committee meeting 12/15 at 7 PM at the Courthouse--all are welcome!

14. Old business

15. New business:

We discussed S.A.Y.A. organizing a fundraiser to benefit the Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund. We are planning, at this point, to coordinate a benefit breakfast to be held the same morning as the Winter Festival at S.A.W. We will be having a planning meeting for this event on Monday, Jan. 3rd at 6 PM.

16. Comments from guests

17. Other

18. Next regular meeting: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 7 PM at the Courthouse

19. Adjournment

Other points of interest:

We spent time discussing the Bedlam Corners Store fire and all that is being done to benefit Marie Mulligan and her son, Zach Graham. As has already been posted here, there are two events coming soon.

Friday, December 17th, from 9 AM until 6 PM there will be a benefit Bake Sale and Silent Auction at Fred & Norene's Sub Shop. Donations for the sale/silent auction are needed, and lots of people are needed to show up to buy and bid!

Wednesday, December 22nd and Thursday, December 23rd the proceeds from the bag sale at the Shoppe Off Broadway will go to Marie Mulligan and Zach Graham. Stop in to "shop the Shoppe"!

On New Year's Eve, December 31st at 5 PM there will be a benefit ham dinner at the West Hebron United Presbyterian Church. "Give Marie and the Store a new start on New Year's Eve!"

Additionally, the Hebron Volunteer Fire Company is planning a benefit dinner for the near future. Stay tuned for more details!

As we have more information about ways to help the folks of Bedlam Corners Store, we will be posting it. Thanks!!

Update coming soon...

Our December monthly meeting was held last night, Dec. 14th. An update from that meeting will be posted soon, so stay tuned!

Help for a family in need

We're helping to spread the word: Norene Russo is planning a huge Bake Sale/Silent Auction at Fred's Sub Shop on Friday, Dec 17th, for Zach Graham and his mom who lost their home to a fire last Friday. The sale starts at 9 AM on Friday and will last until all is gone, or until 6 PM. If anything remains, the sale will continue on Saturday. Norene is in need of silent auction items and lots of goodies to sell. Please, bake and donate silent auction items, if you can. Examples of silent auction items are gift baskets, individual items, handmade items, or a gift certificate for a service you could provide. Norene will be in the shop until 7 PM on Thursday, and back again at 8:15 AM on Friday to accept donations. Then, make sure to stop in on Friday to buy goodies, bid on silent auction items, or simply donate! Thanks for all you can do.
Additionally, The Shoppe Off Broadway is planning to donate all of the proceeds from their bag sale on December 22nd and December 23rd to Marie Mulligan and Zach Graham. Be sure to stop in and shop the Shoppe on Dec. 22nd and 23rd. It's wonderful to experience the community pulling together to help our neighbors in need!

Change in December meeting time

Due to the Elementary Holiday Concert, SAYA will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 6:00 pm, at the Courthouse Community Center.

Hope to see you there!!

Salem/Shushan Fuel Fund

Please share this flyer with anyone in the Salem or Shushan area that may need help with their heating bills this winter. This Fund was started with, and only continues with, donations from local community members. Through the generosity of others, we are able to help community members in need. There is a phone number on the flyer to call if you, or someone you know, needs help.

Bullying/Cyber-bullying program

On Friday Nov. 19th from 6-8 PM at the United Methodist Church in Salem, there will be a FREE ziti dinner, followed by activities for kids and a session for parents on bullying/cyber-bullying. The bullying program portion of the evening is for adults, and is presented in coordination with the Council for Prevention. Plan to attend...this a great opportunity!!

Agenda and notes from Nov. 9th meeting

Welcome and introductions--comments from student members and guests (we had no student members present due to a play practice at the school)
1. Secretary's report
2. Treasurer's report
3. SAYA/Courthouse Halloween Dance on Friday, October 29 from 7-10 PM: a good time was had by all! This was an excellent use of the Youth Barn at the Courthouse Community Center. Thanks to the organizers and chaperones!! Profit was $154, to be shared with the Courthouse.
4. Student participation in "Fear This!" at the Courthouse--the H.S. kids did a great job making "Fear This!" scary.
5. Video game night at the Bancroft Library--any interest?
6. Skiing and bowling clubs--progress?
7. Snowshoeing--Keith Kelley
8. Winter Festival at ice skating pond at S.A.W.
9. School internship/mentoring program--progress?
10. New student members--brainstorming about methods to involve all constituencies at school and in the community--some excellent ideas were generated!
11. New adult members--Nominating Committee
12, Old business
13. New business
14. Comments from guests
15. Other
16. Next regular meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 14th at 7 PM at the Courthouse
17. Adjournment

Change of meeting place

This coming Tuesday, November 9th, our regularly scheduled meeting will take place at Proudfit Hall in Salem (next to the Bancroft Public Library), instead of the Courthouse.
Meeting will begin at 7 PM. See you then!

November meeting

Just a friendly reminder to put our next meeting on your calendar for next week! Our November meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 11/9 at 7 PM at the Courthouse. See you then!

Halloween Dance a SUCCESS!!

Thanks to everyone who made the Halloween Dance a success!! Here's a picture of the dance organizers.


Thanks from:
The Courthouse Community Center
The Salem Area Youth Association
and The Shoppe Off Broadway

SAYA/Courthouse Community Center Halloween Dance

A week from tonight is the SAYA/Courthouse Community Center Halloween Dance in and around the North Barn (Youth Barn) at the Courthouse.
Friday, October 29, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The dance is for kids in grades 7-12. Come in costume! We have music, decorations, tents, bathrooms, refreshments and chaperones. Please pass the word and please plan to attend. There can never be enough chaperones!!
Those who pay their $5 for the dance are entitled to a 1/2 price admission to the FEAR THIS ! haunting at the Courthouse.
Reviews of FEAR THIS have been great!
If you have questions regarding the dance, or would like to volunteer food or time, please email Herb Perkins at hperkins3@verizon.net. Thanks!

Valuable volunteer opportunity for adults

Mary Kilpatrick is collecting a list of adult volunteers who are interested in being a mentor to a student in grades K - 12. Details are still in the works, but right now Mary would love to hear from folks who have an interest. Please call her at 854-7224 or email her at fkilpatrick@nycap.rr.com Thanks!!

Agenda and notes from Oct. 12th meeting

1. Welcome and introductions--comments from student members and guests.
2. Secretary's report--review and approval of minutes.
3. Treasurer's report--balance unchanged.
4. Donna Farringer--Halloween program at the Courthouse--three weekends (*see post below for details). Volunteers are needed! (*see post below for details)
5. S.A.Y.A./Courthouse Halloween Dance--Friday, October 29 from 7 to 10 PM.
a. Chaperones
b. Tents will be up.
c. Taped area negotiated.
d. Coordination with Fear This: 1/2 price admission for dance attendees on Oct. 29th; a chaperone will take groups of kids through.
e. Refreshments--need baked goods.
f. Music--technical needs
6. Skiing and bowling for this school year.
7. Ski Club fundraiser--pancake breakfast?
8. Winter Festival at ice skating pond at S.A.W.?--looking for someone to head this up.
9. School internship/mentoring program.
10. New student members--involving all constituencies at school.
11. New members--Nominating Committee.
12. 501c3 status--almost complete!
13. Old business
14. New business
15. Comments from guests.
16. Other
17. Next regular meeting--Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 7 PM at the Courthouse.
18. Adjournment

Stay tuned...

Details from our meeting Tuesday night will be posted soon. Please check back!

Volunteers needed

The Courthouse Community Center has a need for volunteers for their Fear This: Haunted Courthouse and Jail project. Donna Farringer reports that there is a need for about 23 people--both adults and kids--to act in the haunted house. All costumes will be provided and direction will be given. If you are interested, there will be a meeting on Thursday, October 14th at 7 PM at the Courthouse. Volunteers are needed for all seven nights that the show will be going on, but you need not commit to all of them. You just might have so much fun that you want to help out all of the nights, though!
Please contact Donna at the Courthouse for more details: 518-854-7053.

Halloween Announcement

Fear This
Haunted Courthouse and Jail

Friday: October 15, 22, 29
Saturday: October 16, 23, 30
Sunday: October 31 HALLOWEEN
7:30-10:30 PM

Admission:
Adults - $10; 13 years and under - $5
Volunteer fire or rescue workers with ID - $5
Maximum charge for families (parents or caregivers & children) - $20

Courthouse Community Center 58 East Broadway, Salem, NY 518-854-7053

Important Community Meeting

Hello All -
This is a quick note to inform you that there is a community meeting scheduled for adults who would like to know more about the Risk and Protection survey that was conducted at Salem Central School, and what the community response might be to the needs indicated by the students.
A small group of about 13 met with Dr. Piemme at school last week (9/15). The Council for Prevention did a great job of presenting the data. It was decided that we would meet again on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7:00 pm, at the Salem United Methodist Church (Brick Church) and that we would invite others to attend as well. Much of the data showed a positive trend, but there are areas of concern. Our kids are our future. Please join us.
Thanks, Herb Perkins

Agenda and notes from Sept.14th meeting

1. Welcome and introductions--Comments from student members and guests
2. Secretary's report--review and approval of minutes.
3. Treasurer's report *NOTE: SAYA received a $500 donation from the Tour of the Battenkill bike race.
4. Thank you note and SAYA sign
5. Summer Tennis instruction--Rolland LeBlanc
6. Summer Swim Program at Lake Lauderdale and Lunch, Learn, and Play
a. Suppport for next year
b. Counselor-in-training program
7. Summer Film Program--The Sound of Music--Thanks to Peter Carrolan and Julie Myler
Future plans--movies for teens?
8. Pep Rally and Bonfire--Thanks to Stephen Trombley, Jon Braymer, Fred & Noreen Russo, and others
9. Harvest Fest--fun for kids, animals--Thanks to Ben and Tim Phillips, Camden and Eric Dumas, Lillian and Jillian Borntraeger, and Jackie Scanlon for their help.
10. Halloween Youth Program at the Courthouse
11. Skiing and bowling for this school year--fundraiser--pancake breakfast?
12. School Internship Program *NOTE: we didn't make it past this point in the agenda
13. Dog show
14. New members--Nominating Committee
15. 501c3 status--what will be our main fundraisers each year?
16. Old business
17. New business
18. Comments from guests
19. Other
20. Next regular meeting--Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7 PM at the Courthouse
21. Adjournment

A few additional notes:

Jason Fry was at our meeting to talk about his hope to pass off Youth Soccer to someone else beginning next fall. This is the 6th year that he and his wife have been doing the job, and they are ready to help someone new take over! Please contact Jason at 854-9963 if you are interested.

Shelley Dean, SCS Board of Education President, was also at our meeting to discuss and issue a challenge to the youth in our community: since current times call for doing more with LESS, she suggested Let's Engage the Salem Spirit. Her hope is that we can energize the youth, with adult support, to propose and carry out solutions to problems we are facing. Let's see what great ideas our youth can generate!!

And a very important final note is that a very energized and committed group of kids is planning a Halloween Dance for Friday, October 29th from 7 - 10 PM at the Youth Barn at the Courthouse. This dance will be for kids in grades 7 through 12. Stay tuned for more details!!

Change of meeting place

The Courthouse is a polling place for the Primary tomorrow, so SAYA can't meet there. We will meet at Proudfit Hall at 7:00, tomorrow night, Tuesday, Sept. 14. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. Thanks!

September meeting

We will be having our September monthly meeting at our normal time and place: Tuesday, September 14th at 7 PM at the Courthouse. Join us if you can!!

No July meeting

There will be NO meeting this month for Youth Association. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 10th, at 7 PM.
Hope everyone is having a great summer!!

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.

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.

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!

Summer Soccer Clinic

Here is a flyer for a summer soccer clinic being offered by Bri Thibeau, one of our alternate student members:

Salem Town Wide Yard Sale

Would you like to take part in the Salem Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 29th, but live outside of the Village of Salem?
Why not rent a space, and maybe a table, at the Courthouse?
The Salem Area Youth Association is renting spaces for $10 and tables for an additional $5.
Please contact Herb Perkins at 854-7008 if you are interested.

Meeting agenda--May 11, 2010 meeting

S.A.Y.A.

Agenda

May 11, 2010

7:00 PM

Proudfit Hall

1. Welcome and introductions

2. Student member input

3. Secretary's report

4. New members--replacement members--Nominating Committee?
5. Treasurer's report
6. Summer tennis instruction--Rolland LeBlanc
7. Town-wide cleanup and showcase at school
8. Summer swim program AND Lunch, Learn, & Play--volunteers??
**need volunteers from grades 7-9, as well as adult volunteers. Call Kim Gariepy at 854-3550 for more details or to sign up!!
9. Summer nature activities for kids--Keith Kelley
10. Harvest Fest--Anthony Cafritz
11. Town-wide yard sale--Willie Linendoll

**As a fund-raiser S.A.Y.A. is renting spaces at the Courthouse during the Town-wide Yard Sale on May 29th. A space is $10 and tables can be rented for an additional $5. Call Herb Perkins at 854-7008.

12. Helping animals--Jessica Barrett (not present)
13. Salem Art Works Outdoor Film Program--Anthony Cafritz
14. Logo
15. Website, blog, Facebook--Susan Getty
16. New business
17. Comments from guests
18. Other
19. Next regular meeting--Tuesday, June 8, 2010
20. Adjournment

May meeting update

Our monthly meeting for May will be held tomorrow night, May 11th, at 7 PM. The meeting will take place at Proudfit Hall, NOT the Courthouse. See you then!

May meeting

Our May meeting is scheduled for this coming Tuesday, May 11th at 7 PM. Our meetings are usually held at the Courthouse Community Center, but this month there is a conflict. Our meeting will *most likely* be held at Proudfit Hall, but we'll confirm this as soon as possible.
Hope to see everyone there!!

A good way to help your community...

There are more cleanups going on this coming Saturday, May 1st: from 9 AM to 1 PM at The Georgi and from 9 AM to 3 PM at Lake Lauderdale. Volunteers are needed!! Show up anytime during the cleanups and help as long as you can. Thank you!!

Pics from Town Wide Cleanups

These pictures of Remi and Acadia LeBlanc were sent to us by their mom, Wendy LeBlanc. They participated in Hebron's Town Wide Cleanup last Saturday, April 24th.

Thanks for the pics!!























































For pics from Salem's Clean Up Day, go to McMorris Photo:
http://www.yourehometown.com/news/mcmorrisnews/salemcleanupday2010/salemcleanupday2010.htm

UNOFFICIAL meeting minutes--April 13, 2010

The following are the UNOFFICIAL meeting minutes from our April meeting. They have not been officially approved by the Youth Association yet, but we wanted you all to know what's going on:

Meeting Minutes

April 13, 2010

Attendance: Kim Gariepy, Tammy Linendoll, Gracie Lynn Bessie, Willie Linendoll, Brooke Linendoll, Acadia LeBlanc, Remi LeBlanc, Emilee Thibeau, Brianna Thibeau, Savanna Cary, Debbie Earthrowl, Krista Sullivan, Herb Perkins, Susan Getty, Taylor Patrick.

Minutes: Motion to accept March 9 minutes was made by Tammy Linendoll, seconded by Brooke Linendoll, approved by all.

New Members: Replacement members are needed--a motion was made to develop a nominating committee by Kim Gariepy, seconded by Susan Getty, approved by all. The committee was formed consisting of the following members – Debbie Earthrowl, Bri Thibeau, Taylor Patrick, and Kim Gariepy

Treasurer: $ 98.00 was given to the Courthouse Community Center to purchase an ink cartridge to replace the ink used to make copies for us.

501(C)(3): This is close to being completed.

Town-wide cleanup: Willie Linendoll put together an Earth Day Showcase at school. Town-wide cleanup will be on Sat. April 24^th. Cleanup at the Georgi will be on May 1^st from 9am to 1pm; Lake Lauderdale cleanup is also on May 1^st from 9am -3pm.

Summer Swim Program: Swimming lessons this year will be at Lake Lauderdale. Children will be bussed from the school to Lake Lauderdale and returned to Salem at 11:00. Lunch, Learn, & Play will be in the afternoon and run from July 5 to August 15.

Nature Activities for families: this is in the planning stages right now. These activities will possibly take place after Lunch, Learn, & Play ends.

Town-Wide Garage Sale: Discussed tables, space, and articles for the newspapers.

Community Garden: in need of a “garden manager”, possibly a college student.

Helping Animals: Jessica Barrett came to the meeting, she shared her needs – changing litter boxes, and walking dogs, etc. She will let us know when she needs help with specific events. She can use volunteers anytime; call her at 854-9518.

Salem Art Works Outdoor Film Program: Andrew Cafritz offered the use of a projector and space at SAW for movies. He also offered the same to the PTA.

Other Youth Commissions: Keith Kelley shared Hoosick Falls Mentoring Works Pamphlet with us and suggested that we consider attending meetings of other youth commissions to get ideas.

Logo: no new ideas

Website, BlogSpot, Facebook: Facebook has over 100 fans.

New Business: Thank yous have been sent for skiing; Roland LeBlanc has offered to teach tennis free to members of the community; Bri Thibeau is planning on having her soccer camp the week of July 19^th , if the weather is bad the following week will be used – K- 12 camp; Susan Getty is looking for ideas for the summer program at the library – contact her if you have any ideas (library #854-7463, email sgetty@sals.edu)

Other: The SAVE van has been registered – they will begin using it for regular trips to the grocery store

Next Meeting is May 11, 2010

Adjournment

Happy Earth Day!!

Happy Earth Day! In the spirit of Earth Day, we want to remind everyone that town clean-ups are going on this Saturday. Salem's town-wide clean up is on Saturday, April 24th from 9 AM until 2 PM, or for whatever length of time you can help. Meet at the Rexleigh Road town barn. Hebron's clean up day is also on Saturday the 24th from 8:30 until noon. Meet at the town barn at 660 Chamberlin Mill Road.

Both towns will have a lunch offered at their respective town barns for those who help. Salem is offering a hot dog lunch at noon, and Hebron will also have a light lunch.

So, set aside some time on Saturday if you can, bring your family and friends, and help clean up our towns. Thanks!!!

Meeting agenda--April 13, 2010 meeting

1. Welcome and introductions--Slate Art--Savannah Cary and Leyli Johnson
2. Secretary's report--review and approval of minutes
3. New members--replacement members--Nominating Committee?
4. Treasurer's report--bill payment--$1724.00 in account
5. 501c3 status--very close!!
6. Town Wide Clean Up and Showcase at school--Willie Linendoll
Sat. April 24th @ 9 AM - 2 PM. Volunteers should meet at Salem Town Barn. Lunch at noon.
Georgi Clean Up--9 AM - 1 PM on Sat. May 1st
Lake Lauderdale Clean Up--9 AM -3 PM on Sat. May 1st.
7. Summer Swim Program and Lunch, Learn, & Play--Volunteers?
8. Nature activities for families--Keith Kelley
9. Town-wide Yard Sale--possible rental of space at Courthouse as a fund raiser for SAYA. Willie Linendoll is organizing.
10. Community Garden--volunteer opportunities are available. Garden Manager is needed. Contact the Courthouse (854-7053)
11. Helping animals--Jessica Barrett--contact Jessica at 854-9518 to volunteer.
12. Salem Art Works Outdoor Film Program--Anthony Cafritz has offered SAW for outdoor movies this summer to any organization who would like to use the space.
13. Coordinating with other Youth Commissions--Keith Kelley--end of summer plans are in the works
14. Logo?
15. Website, Blog, Facebook
16. New business
17. Comments from guests
18. Other
19. Next regular meeting: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
20. Adjournment

**Official minutes will be posted after the next meeting**

Official meeting minutes-- March 9, 2010 meeting

Attendance: Kim Gariepy, Tammy Linendoll, Kyle Hunter, Gracie Lynn Bessie, Willie Linendoll, Brooke Linendoll, Acadia LeBlanc, Remi LeBlanc, Emilee Thibeau, Hannah Fields, Ashley Jameson, Brianna Thibeau Savanna Cary, Karen Hickland, Debbie Earthrowl, Krista Sullivan, Herb Perkins, Susan Getty, Julie Myler, Kelsey Myler, Beverly Kratzert.
Minutes: Motion to accept February 9 minutes was made by Tammy Linendoll, seconded by Susan Getty, approved by all.
Bills: $525 to the school for the rental of the bus used for trips to Willard, thank yous should to to the bus drivers.
Ski/Snow Club Final Report: 22 kids participated this year and enjoyed themselves, plan ahead and possibly do some fund raising for next year.
By-Laws: Changes were made, 501c3 status still in progress.
Replacement members: Bill Toscano has moved, 2 new members are needed.
Table Tennis Tournament: Ashley Jameson and Brianna Thibeau spoke about the tournament.
Website, Blog, Facebook: up and running
Summer Swim Program: This year will be at Lake Lauderdale; children will be bussed from the school to Lake Lauderdale and returned to Salem at 11:00. Lunch, Learn, & Play will be in the afternoon and run from July 5 to August 15.
Town Wide Clean-Up: April 24, volunteers should meet at the Town Barn. Ashley Jameson said she will help get the word out to students.
Action Plan Committee: (members Willie Linendoll, Tammy Linendoll, Brooke Linendoll, Herb Perkins, Keith Kelley, Acadia LeBlanc, and Remi LeBlanc) suggestions include: roller skating, bike ride or walk to school day, bike safety rodeo, bowling club, work internship with local business owners (juniors and seniors), tutoring by adults, mentoring (Peer Works), public service such as the trails at Merck, Rails for Trails, rescue animals with Jessica Barrett, help with the gas for the community van, have a garage sale.
New Business: Logo-need ideas; motion was made to buy an ink cartridge for the Courthouse as a thank you for printing our copies by Debbie Earthrowl, seconded by Susan Getty.
Other: Bri Thibeau shared with us her plans to have a summer soccer camp to earn her Girl Scout Achievement Award
Next meeting is April 13, 2010
Adjournment

Community Van Key Transfer

Winners of Table Tennis Tournament

Left - Jack Pelton - 2nd Place - Grade 4
Right - Eli Truhart - Champion - Grade 2



















Left - Trevor Braymer - 2nd Place - Grade 8
Right - Brendon Di Santo - Champion - Grade 8



















Left - Verca from the Czech Republic - 2nd Place - Grade 12
Right - Anthony Van Dyk - Champion - Grade 9














Left - Dr. David Gunzburg - Veterinarian from Australia - Champion - Adult
Right - John Krieg - 2nd Place - Adult

Quick reminder

Just one more day until the 1st Annual Cargill Table Tennis Tournament at the Courthouse Community Center!!
Sign up at A & J Agway, the Bancroft Library, the Courthouse, Fitness Connection, Fred's Sub Shop, or the Salem Hardware. Drop ins are also welcome!

Table Tennis Tournament--March 13th

1st ANNUAL CARGILL TABLE-TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by Cargill Corporation
and the Salem Area Youth Association

Organized by Juniors and
Seniors at Salem Central

Saturday, March 13

At the Courthouse Community Center
From 10 am - 4 pm

Prizes for each group:
Grades K-5, Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12, ADULT

Sign up at one of the following locations:
Courthouse Community Center
Fitness Connection
Bancroft Library
Salem Hardware
A+J Enterprises
Fred's Sub Shop

**This event is open to all - participants and spectators- you don't need to be a Salem resident

Update from 2/9/10 meeting

The following is the agenda from our February meeting. Included are some brief notes about the discussion that followed on each topic.
1. Welcome and introductions: We had lots of new faces, plus plenty of our regulars. It's great to have so many folks come out to support the Y.A.!
2. Induction of new student members and alternates: our representatives from grades 5 & 6 are Savanna Cary (voting member), grade 5; Emilee Thibeau (alternate), grade 5; Remi LeBlanc (voting member), grade 6; and Taylor Patrick (alternate), grade 6. Representatives from grades 7 & 8 are Mackenzie Brady (voting member), grade 7; Acadia LeBlanc (alternate), grade 7; and Brooke Linendoll (voting member), grade 7. Our representatives from grades 9 - 12 are Willie Linendoll (voting member), grade 9; Gracie Lynn Bessie (voting member), grade 11; and Brianna Thibeau (alternate), grade 11. We are very proud to announce our group!
3. Secretary's report - review and approval of minutes
4. Amendment of by-laws: this involved a few minor changes due to our incorporation.
5. Treasurer's report
6. Ski/Snowboard Club: all is going well with this program. About 25 kids are participating regularly this year. Many thanks to our volunteers and to the volunteer bus drivers!!
7. Snowshoeing - Keith Kelley: Keith spoke about a snowshoeing event he's trying to coordinate with some students from the high school, and spoke about some opportunities available to help at Merck Forest.
8. Skating at SAW: the event on Jan. 30th went very well! The skates that are available for borrowing are in the barn by the pond; they should be used and then returned. Thanks to the Shoppe Off Broadway for collecting the ice skates from community members and making them available to borrow, and to Randy Dumas who sharpened all of the skates.
9. Ping-pong tournament: there has been one meeting held thus far, and more to come as the students organize this event. Details will be announced as they are available. Right now it looks like the tournament will be held sometime within the first few weeks of March, at the Courthouse. The tournament will be for adults and kids.
10. Website, Blogspot, Facebook: please keep checking these sites for information about what's happening with the Y.A.
11. Summer swim program: there have been lots of discussions about the future of the swim program; it looks like there will be a possible move of the program from Hebron Camp to Lake Lauderdale. The Salem Y.A. is looking into the possibility of coordinating with the Cambridge Youth Commission. This is a move that is being carefully considered and will impact other summer programs. Stay tuned for more details.
12. Public service: discussion of possibilities for public service in our community. Hearts and Hugs for Olivia is this weekend, 2/13 (see blog post just below this post for more details). Also talked about Earth Day clean-up, and other options related to the Salem Rescue Squad and Fire Department. Also brought up was the possibility of a future benefit walk coordiated by the Y.A.
13. Action plan: there will be a separate sub-committee meeting to address an action plan for the Y.A.
14. New business: Kyle Hunter spoke to our group about a project he is working on to create a public, multi-use trail on the old railbed between Main Street in Salem and Rupert, VT.
15. Comments from guests: Erin Trombley from Girl Scouts spoke to us with a plug for involvement in the Girl Scouts and a call for partnership opportunities with community organizations.
Additionally, our youth members expressed positive feedback about the Youth Association and excitement to move forward.
16. Other: Herb Perkins reported that the application for the community van has been submitted and we are waiting to hear the results. The van in question is a van that has been used for years by the Greenwich community; they have purchased/are purchasing a new van and are giving away the older van to a non-profit organization. It will be necessary to implement a process of coordinating the use of the van by community groups, as well as a method of coordinating volunteer drivers.
Also discussed was the use of the barn behind the Courthouse as a drop-in center for kids in the after school hours, possibly modeled after the program the Cambridge Youth Commission has in place currently.
17. Next regular meeting - Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
18. Adjournment

Hearts & Hugs for Olivia

Hearts & Hugs for Olivia

Olivia Brown is a 3-year-old girl who lives in Salem. In June of 2009, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic form of cancer.

In January 2010 Olivia underwent surgery to remove cancerous sections of her lung. During surgery, doctors found that the cancer has spread to the lining of Olivia's heart, her diaphragm and to the other side of her chest cavity.

Olivia will be undergoing chemotherapy and steroid treatments to assist in her fight to beat this cancer, pleuropulmonary blastoma, which has progressed to Stage III.

On Saturday, February 13th at 6pm the Salem First United Presbyterian Church will open its doors for 3 fun events to benefit Olivia and her family.

Pot Luck Dinner Entrance is free (donations gladly accepted), just bring a dish to share!

Dessert Auction Stay to enjoy some sweetness and bid on delicious desserts immediately following dinner.

Silent Auction Throughout the event, there will be a silent auction where items and services will be available for you to bid on.

100% of your generous bids will go to the Brown family. Bid high & bid often!

If you or your business have a service or item you would like to donate to the silent auction portion of Hearts & Hugs for Olivia, please contact Kaarina Wirkki at 854-3106.

All other inquiries may be directed to Donna Holmes at 854-7920. All donations are greatly appreciated and will make a big difference in this little girl's life.

Come to eat or just come to bid - either way, come and help Olivia!

Pictures from the skating event at SAW on 1/30/10

All credit for these photos goes to Tom McMorris of McMorris Photo. Thanks!!

Youth Association offers winter skating fun at SAW

On Saturday, January 30th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, there will be a kick-off event for the ice skating pond at Salem Art Works. As a member of the Salem Area Youth Association, Anthony Cafritz of SAW has offered the pond for community use. People can come to use the ice for skating, there are hills for sledding, there will be a large bonfire, and refreshments will be provided by the Salem Rotary and the Salem Area Youth Association.
For those who do not own skates, there will be free "rentals" provided by The Shoppe Off Broadway, skates which have been donated by members of the community. To ensure safety for all skaters, it is recommended that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult.
The pond will available for skating for the remainder of the winter, as long as the weather permits. We hope to see all of you there...out having some winter fun as a community!

Agenda and brief notes from Jan. 12th meeting

The following is the agenda from our most recent meeting. Included are some brief notes about the discussion that followed on each topic.
1. Welcome and introductions: several new faces, including some kids...great to see!
2. Secretary's report - review and approval of minutes
3. Incorporation - next step- 501c3: the Salem Area Youth Association became incorporated at the end of Dec. 2009. Now we are pursuing 501c3 status.
4. Ski/snowboard club: first event was Thursday, Jan.7th and it went really well. We discussed pursuing some grants to offset costs for next year. This year's program came together VERY quickly after kids expressed interest. Many thanks to Herb Perkins for all of his work in coordinating the efforts, and many thanks to all of the volunteers who will be helping to pull it off each week. Especially the bus drivers--this program couldn't happen without them!
5. Student members - meeting needed to review applications: quite a number of kids have expressed interest, and have taken applications to complete. Once the applications are received, several of the Y.A. members will meet to review them and make some choices. Even if a student isn't chosen for an official spot on the Y.A., anyone is welcome to attend meetings. Please do!
6. Homeschoolers and private schoolers: discussed how to reach out to these groups, as well as pre-schoolers, to make them feel welcome and get their input.
7. Snowshoeing - Keith: discussed the snowshoeing programs that Keith Kelley, from the Council for Prevention, has been doing with pre-schoolers and programs he's thinking of facilitating for school-age kids.
8. Skating at SAW: the community ice rink at SAW is well on its way to being ready! We talked about having a "Grand Opening" type of event on Saturday, Jan. 30th from 11 AM to 5 PM. This event will be free, there will be a bonfire and food, and folks can skate or sled. Free "rentals" of skates, donated by The Shoppe Off Broadway, will be provided. More details will follow on this...stay tuned!!
9. Ping-Pong Tournament: discussed event for week of February break. More details will follow on this. Julie Myler and Bri Thibeau, plus six other junior and senior high school students, will be working on this project.
10. Website: Herb Perkins set up our website. Susan Getty has been working on this project, and will also be setting up a blog (which you are currently using!). We already have a page on Facebook. These can always be accessed from this page under "Important Links" in the right-hand column.
11. Summer Swim Program: there will be changes made to the swim program as Hebron Camp will no longer be available. We are exploring the option of coordinating with the Cambridge Youth Commission and holding the swim program at Lake Lauderdale. More to follow on this.
12. Comments from guests
13. Action Plan: discussed the need for a formal action plan for the Youth Association as we move into the future.
14. Other: an item of significance mentioned was the possibility of a van for community use; for transportation of senior citizens, disabled citizens, and for youth activities. An organization in Greenwich has a van that they are finding a new home for. LOTS of details to be worked out on this, though.
15. Next regular meeting - Tuesday, February 9, 2010: 7PM at the Courthouse
16. Adjournment

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January 12th meeting

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