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!!