President Aaron Shaefer called the regular meeting of the New Bloomfield Area Civic Association to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Bank Star One Meeting Room with an attendance of 23 as shown on the Member and Visitor Sign In Sheets.
                                                Members     19
                                                 Visitors         4
                                                 TOTAL      23

Members of the Executive Committee in attendance were President Aaron Shaefer, 1st Vice President Nancy West, Treasurer Fred Case and Secretary Jane Hurtt.

President Shaefer welcomed the members and visitors to the meeting and then asked Gracia Backer, Program Chairperson to introduce Mike Parnell, Superintendent of New Bloomfield Schools as the speaker for the evening.


SPEAKER

Mr. Parnell described his educational background to the group and enthusiastically shared his philosophy of education with our members.  He said he liked small schools and communities and looked forward to working here in New Bloomfield.  He talked about the plans for New Bloomfield Schools during the 2006 –2007 school year.

MINUTES AND TREASURER’S REPORTS

Copies of the minutes of the July 27, 2006 regular meeting were distributed prior to the meeting.  President Shaefer asked that the minutes be examined and additions or corrections be made.  A correction of the date 2996 was made to read 2006 and additions of last names O’Connor and Riley were added to the minutes.  The minutes were then approved as corrected by unanimous vote.

The Treasurer Fred Case distributed copies of the treasurer’s report.  The report showed a balance on hand of $810.89 as of August 24, 2006.  The report was received and filed for audit.  A copy of the report is attached to the original of these minutes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Standing Committees

Executive Committee  
President Shaefer reported that he had been working with the Lions Club in preparation for the Circus that would be in New Bloomfield on October 2, 2006.  He asked Lions Club member Keith Thomas to give a report.  Mr. Thomas reported that advertising would be done by placing flyers in the local papers, on the radio and with flyers posted around the area of New Bloomfield.  He said 16 locations had been selected for sale of advance tickets.  Advance tickets will be sold 3 weeks prior to the Circus date for $9.00 for adult tickets and $5.00 for children’s tickets.  It was decided that advance tickets be sold at Holts Summit’s “Harvest Festival. 

A motion was made by Derina Shelton to add $250.00 to the Budget for radio advertising and newspaper inserts for the upcoming Circus. Greg Rehagan seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Aaron reported that a newsletter would be published for September.  The deadline for articles for the paper would be August 29 or 30.  Members were encouraged to get business/individuals to buy ads for the newspaper.  

OLD BUSINESS

President Shaefer reported that due to the resignation of the 2nd Vice President an election would be held for a new 2nd Vice President. 

Gracia Backer nominated Sarah Wilson for the new 2nd Vice President.  There being no other nominations a motion was made that Sarah be elected by acclamation.  The motion was seconded and passed. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nancy West announced the “170 Years of Memories” Celebration sponsored by the New Bloomfield Area Historical Society to be held September 23, 2006 at the City Park. 

Fred Case announced a highway clean planned for September 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.  The clean up crew should meet at Aaron Shaefer’s house. 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by President Shaefer at 8: 26 p.m.

Jane A. Hurtt
Secretary
August 24, 2006

Approved September 28, 2006