Meeting Update: Agenda from April 12, 2011 meeting

Agenda
April 12, 2011
7:00 pm
Courthouse Community Center


1. Public Use of School Weight Room Over Summer Proposal – Gracie Lynn and Keith Kelley

2. Town-wide Cleanup – Saturday, April 16 – 8:00 am – Noon

3. Georgi Cleanup – Saturday, May 7 – 9:00 am - Noon  *Please plan to help, if you can!!

4. Second Annual Cargill Table Tennis Tournament- Saturday, April 23

5. Fashion Show, Poster Contest and Dessert Auction – Fri, May 20 and Sat, May 21 at the Courthouse
*Volunteers needed--and baked goods!

6. Town-wide Garage Sale at the Courthouse - Saturday, May 28- to rent a space, call Herb Perkins 854-7008   *Volunteers needed!

7. Harvest Fest - Saturday, September 10

8. Spring or Summer Family Float Trip?

9. More Dances at the Youth Barn – June?

10. List of Things You Can Do With Your Family – Liz Donaldson

11. Cycle-Cross Races at SAW – Dan Clary, Dieter Drake, Anthony Cafritz – Oct. 1

12. Other Ideas for Winter and Spring – Dog Show (Diane Lewis and Blake Harvey) – Environmental
Club, Hiking, Yoga, Pickle Ball Tournament (Gracie Lynn), Transportation to Wash. Co, Fair, Outdoor Movies at Courthouse, Nature Trail Around Town (Blake Harvey), Camping at Merck Forest (Remi Le Blanc, Herb, Scouts), Snowshoeing (Blake Harvey, Keith Kelley)

13. New Student Members - September

14. Next Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 7:00 pm, at the Courthouse

Reminder: Salem Town Wide Clean Up

Town-wide Cleanup

Saturday -- April 16 --TOMORROW!

8:00 –12:00 noon

start at the Town Barn–Rexleigh Rd.

Hot dogs and drinks at Noon

Bring your whole family, and friends, and come help beautify your town !!

Salem Town-Wide Cleanup

*message from Herb Perkins, S.A.Y.A. chair

 

The Salem Area Youth Association needs your help in getting the word out about the Town-Wide Cleanup...word of mouth is so important!

Please come out and help on April 16 and bring your friends. Spread the word!

Here is the info on the event: It is 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, on Saturday, April 16. Folks should meet at the Town Barn on Rexleigh Road for bags, orange vests and assignments/instructions.

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided at the barn at noon. Kids may bring their Service Learning sheets for signatures.

 

Thanks for your help!

Bedlam Corners Store Update--courtesy of Debbie Earthrowl

Hello to everyone!
Many things are happening with the restoration of the store! First --- The next fundraiser is THIS Sunday, January 9, from 1 PM until 4 PM at the West Hebron Fire Department Dining Hall (on Route 30 right in the middle of the village of West Hebron). This will be a Roast Beef Dinner, and those who have been to the Hebron Fire Department Dinners know how delicious this will be! They are suggesting a $10 donation for the meal, and some of Jon Katz' photograph note cards will also be available for purchase. Each note card has been signed by Jon.
PLEASE publicize this to your friends and others on your e-mail lists!
Next --- an update on work at the store ... Don Coldwell, Marie, and others have continued to work on taking out pieces of floor, ceilings, and walls that need to be removed. Dan Johnson and his crew closed in one side of the roof yesterday, and I anticipate that the other side will be closed in today!!!!!!! This is very exciting because it will help prevent further damage from the weather. Paul Z. and his son worked to remove the rubble around the building to allow better access for work.
NEEDED -- people and/or trucks to move some of the furnishings and items that were salvagable to a storage unit in Salem. We will gather at the store beginning at around 10 AM on Saturday, January 8, to transport items. We could especially use a couple of folks that feel strong for a few of the items. (It would be a struggle for Marie and I alone!) Also, a truck with a bigger bed than my husband's "baby" truck would be great! For those of you who have electrical or construction items to donate, please contact Bill Clary. He is kindly coordinating all of that, and can let you know what would be useful and where to bring it.
Thanks so much! Thanks to everyone for your continued prayers and support! This is truly a community effort. There are many things going on behind the scenes that are also so helpful. If we were to put together a list of all who are contributing in one way or another, I think that we would all be shocked at the beautiful outpouring of care for Marie, Zack, and this store that has meant so much to so many over the years. Again, thank you for sharing this with others! Blessings in this blessed new year! Debbie (854-3203)

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

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!!

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!

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!!

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.

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.