PARK CITY PRIDE MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 2012
The meeting was brought to order by Chairperson, Jan McGonigle with 17 members and no guests present. Flag salute was led by Jan and the invocation was given by Donna Jardine.
GREETINGS/INTRODUCTIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: Secretary, Carol Flower read thank you card for Sterling Woodard’s flowers sent while he was in the hospital. Also, we received a Christmas card from the Park City TOPS group with a $75 donation to purchase food for our Christmas boxes for needy families.
REFRESHMENTS: Thank you to Kathy Woodard and Judy Taldo. They were delicious!
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 2011 MEETING: Motion to accept the minutes was made by Dee Stuart with second by Kathleen. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2011: Treasurer, Len Warren reported that we purchased the fax/copier/printer and computer as authorized at the December meeting. He stated that we had purchased internet service.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING: Ed said that we have lights out and that he had purchased new bulbs, however, the problem is not burnt out bulbs but balusters that need replaced. He has contacted city hall to have them repaired. He stated that the building had been left dirty with trash, etc. Donna Jardine also said that when her sorority used the building, they had to sweep the floors and clean the tables. It was determined that most of the problem was left after our Christmas box project. Also, Ed stated that there has been some problem getting the building keys back from some people that checked them out and have not returned them to him. Discussion was held and a letter will be sent requesting that the key be returned.
PARK CITY ALIVE 2012: Len Warren and Linda Holsey will be in charge of Park City Alive 2012. He said that the first program will be hosted by the Friends of the Library on January 28 and it will be “Harvey Girls – It happened in Topeka”. All reports to the Humanities Council will now be made on the internet instead of snail mail. The first six programs have been scheduled and the remainder will be scheduled when authorization is received from the Humanities Council. He said that the Friends of the Library will sponsor three, the Park City Seniors will pay for three, the Library will pay for three, and Pride will pay for five. Dee made the motion to authorize $425 to pay for our five programs, seconded by Betty Arzinger. Motion carried.
PARK CITY POST: Len said that the Ark Valley News is preparing the 2012 Park City Guide which is distributed to new residents when they sign up for water service and by local motels. We have the opportunity to place an ad in again this year. The cost of a quarter page color ad is $160. Darrell Wilcox made the motion to purchase a quarter page ad, seconded by Dee Stuart. Motion carried. Dee said we should have the opportunity to proof the article before it is printed. Dee will design the ad and get it submitted by the February 10 deadline. Deadline for articles to be included in the Park City Post’s February issue is January 20th. Please get your articles in to Len by January 20th.
MEDIA/PUBLICITY/WEBSITE: Darrell said that he has received the Park City Alive program schedule and they will be added to our website. Please send him your project information and he will include it as well.
COURTESY GIFTS & MEMORIALS: Nothing reported today.
PRIDE POSSE MEMBERS:
CHISHOLM TRAIL ELEMENTARY: Nothing today.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Len stated that we received a letter for Pride’s 2012 dues. He also stated that the next meeting will be at Kice Industries on January 25th at 11:30 AM. Kathleen Woodard agreed to be Pride’s representative again this year. Len made the motion to pay the 2012 dues and for Kathleen’s lunch for the meetings that she attends, the amount to be authorized should be $146. Second was made by Darrell. Motion carried.
CHRIST LUTHERAN OUTREACH: Don Bischoff said that the group will be preparing bags of blessings (hygiene items) for people that need them. He said that Pride is welcome to assist with the project. He also stated that Christ Lutheran will be holding a sweetheart banquet on February 12 and that everyone is welcome. He also stated that we are welcome to participate in their work with Wichita Heights students.
EVENTS COMMITTEE: Len stated that the Valentine’s Party/Dance may be cancelled due to not having an acceptable location to hold it.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Nothing this month
PC FLYERS 4H: Bob McQuiston stated that 4H Days will be held at the Central Community Church on West Maple on February 14. Our group is working on a presentation.
OLD BUSINESS:
CHRISTMAS BASKETS: Dee Stuart, Jan McGonigle
Dee stated that we did baskets for 37 families this year and 137 people were served. Jan said that working with Leeker’s with their toy donations and facilitating their delivery was one of the most rewarding things she has ever worked on. She stated that the recipients were very grateful and some cried. Dee said that $906 was received in the donation jars and that we received a $300 donation. Jan said that we purchased 50 Leeker’s certificates and used 37. The remainder will be used in 2012. The community has been very generous as always and the leftover canned goods will be used by the Pride food pantry.
REFRESHMENT SIGNUP SHEET: Jan McGonigle
She reported which months still need a member to sign up for. She will bring it to the February meeting to give those members not in attendance today the opportunity to select their refreshment month.
NEW BUSINESS
STERLING WOODARD MEMORIAL: Dee Stuart stated that Sterling was one of our hardest workers and community supporter. She suggested that we purchase a memorial bench for the library in his honor. Len stated that he wanted the bench to match the one that had already been installed in front of the building. Darrell made the motion to authorize the purchase, not to exceed $500. Seconded by Donna Jardine. Motion carried. Len abstained. Len will purchase the bench and arrange for its installation. Kathleen mentioned that Sterling had worked tirelessly towards the Skateboard Park and that she believed there was approximately $3,000 left in that fund. She said that she would like to have that transferred to the library. Len and Kathleen will check with the City Clerk regarding the surplus Skateboard Park funds and how to get it transferred to the Library.
LIBRARY MISC.: Len stated that the wheelchair lift has been installed. He also stated that heating and air conditioning will soon be installed in the basement of the Library at a cost of $21,500. The cost was authorized by the City Council from the MTB funds. Thank you to the governing body.
PIZZA HUT NIGHT: Dee Stuart stated that we had not made much money from this project. She suggested that we drop our project and support the Library’s 4th Friday night instead. Dee made that motion, seconded by Donna Jardine. Motion carried.
CHAIRPERSON PHONE COSTS: Dee Stuart suggested that we pay the monthly cell phone bill for the chairperson due to at least 50% of the calls probably being for Pride business. Jan stated that she did not want us to do that. No further discussion.
CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER: Dee Stuart said that if we were interested in doing another dinner this year, we needed to start working on it. She will talk to Tammy Alexander and see is March 10th would be a good night. We need to determine a definite major project at the school to work toward. More next meeting.
CHISHOLM TRAIL CHARGE RACE: Dee Stuart stated that she has been holding regular meetings with interested parties. She said that a logo will be designed by February for special award medals. The race will be held on July 28. The next meeting will be on February 13th at 6:30 PM in the Pride Building. She invited all interested members to please come if they would like to help with registration, etc. We will also be having a health fair in McLean Park that same day. The school nurse will set it up. Dee said that a fee will be charged for booth space. Come to the meeting and hear more.
FOOD PANTRY: Jan McGonigle
She stated that Jane Warren has placed our first order. Darrell will pick it up on Tuesday, January 17th. Ed will assist as needed. She also stated that Dee is designing a pamphlet regarding the new guidelines for the pantry which will be given to all recipients. Carol Flower will also work with Judy Young on monthly recipes and cooking instructions. Dee is also working on a list of community resources to make available to our pantry families to make them aware of other services they might qualify for if needed. Our first distribution will be on Saturday, February 18. Don said he will provide Dee with the resource guide that Christ Lutheran’s Outreach Group uses.
New guidelines for the food pantry are: (1) Must live in Park City city limits and must provide proof. (2) Distributions will be done once per month to each family. (3) Recipients must provide proof of income every month and that federal income guidelines will be used to determine their eligibility. (4) If the recipient is physically able, they will be required to carry out their own box(s).
Jan said we might consider making bags out of old T shirts. Len said he will make the bags. Kathleen donated some old Pride logo shirts for this purpose and said that Sterling would like that they will be used for good. Darrel and Ed took a tour of the Kansas Food Bank. They said that our pallet of was ready for pickup and that our frozen items are waiting in their freezer for us. Len said that leftover items from the December commodity distribution were brought to our food pantry. He stated that there will be no commodity distribution in January. Len also stated that representatives from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program will be at the Library from 9 – 4 on January 27 to help people complete applications for LIEAP assistance. This program provides assistance with electric bills to those that qualify.
OFFICER INSTALLATION: Jan McGonigle stated that since Janie Gee is not present today, we should postpone the installation to the February meeting. Len made the motion to postpone, seconded by Darrel. Motion carried.
REFRESHMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 11TH MEETING: TAMMY ALEXANDER & DEE STUART
ADJOURNMENT: Len made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Linda Holsey. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.
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