New Bloomfield Area Civic Association

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Meeting Minutes

President Aaron Shaefer called the regular meeting of the New Bloomfield Area Civic Association to order at 7:02 p.m. at the Bank Star One Meeting Room with an attendance of 16 as shown on the Member and Visitor Sign In Sheets.

                                                 Members     14

                                                 Visitors          2

                                                 TOTAL        16

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

President Shaefer welcomed the members and visitors and told the group he was looking forward to the upcoming events planned for the Association.    He mentioned the Home and Business Show scheduled for March 25, 2006.  He also welcomed LeAnn Craig head, Chairman of the Students First Committee who would be talking about the Proposition II Bond Issue which would be on the April 4, 2006 Ballot. 

Copies of the minutes of the February 23, 2006 regular meeting were distributed prior to the meeting.  President Shaefer asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes.  Fred Case made a correction concerning the name of the organization, which is placed on the Adopt A Road Sign.  The correction was made on page 3, line 16 of the February 23, 2006 minutes.  The minutes, as corrected, should read “New Bloomfield Area Civic Association” The minutes were approved as corrected by unanimous vote. 

Treasurer Fred Case distributed copies of the treasurer’s report.  The report showed a balance on hand of $610. 35.  The report was filed for audit and a copy is attached to the original of these minutes.

President Shaefer expressed his pleasure with the number of business, which had become members of the Associating.  He stated he hoped their affiliation with the group would be worthwhile.

SPEAKER

Program Chairman Gracia Backer introduced LeAnn Craighead Chairperson of the Students First Committee.  LeAnn is President of the New Bloomfield PTA; the mother of two children who are students in the New Bloomfield Schools; and has been a resident of New Bloomfield for 15 years.  She spoke in support of the Proposiition II Bond Issue and explained the Long Range Plan for the New Bloomfield School Project.  She was enthusiastic about the project and asked us to vote for the Bond Issue on April 4, 2006.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Standing Committees

Executive Committee

President Shaefer reported that the Executive Committee met at his home on March 9, 2006 to make preparations for tonight’s regular meeting  

He reported some ideas discussed were the possibility of placing Trivia items on New Bloomfield History in the City Newsletter and on the Web Page.  He stated that he had placed a blob in the April City Newsletter. He reported that he was considering publishing an Associating newsletter.  He would be appointing a Newsletter Committee in the near future in order to explore this possibility.  Discussion was held on ways to involve the School, Churches, and other organizations in this newsletter.

Membership Committee

Chairperson Derina Shelton asked for information on members of the Association.  She plans to put this material on the Web Page.  Newspaper articles, recognition from organizations, etc. would be welcomed so that the Public could be made aware of our members’ accomplishments.

She asked for Moser’s groceries receipts to be used for the New Bloomfield City Park.

She requested that she would be taking the new member Membership Forms and the Membership Dues should be given to the Treasurer Fred Case. 

New Members recognized were: Ron Gillespie, Show Me Marble, John Hagan from Edward Jones, Robert Claypool, Midwest Auto, and Dale and Bonnie Lawson.

 Plans are being made to have a membership contest in order to promote additional memberships.

 Special Events Committee

Chairperson Leslie Wilson reported that plans were coming along for the Home and Business Show.  Many Vendors had signed up and a successful show is anticipated. 

She asked for volunteers to work prior to the Show, during the Show, and after the Show.

 Web Committee

 Chairperson Derina reported that pictures have been added to the web page.  She also requested additional information to be added to the page. 

She stated that we are now on COIN.  To access our page go to COIN.org.

 Program Committee

Chairperson Gracia Backer reported that Joe Driskill will be the speaker for the April 27, 2006 meeting.  He will be discussing Economic Development. 

She also suggested that our members and their businesses be featured each month. She would like for the members to explain the business and what their Civic Life involved.  This would be an approximate 5-minute presentation.  She would like to present Martha Siegel for the next meeting. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

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

Mike Cuno nominated Chastity Hicks for 2^nd Vice President.  There being no other nominations Chastity was elected by acclimation. 

Adopt A High Program

Chairperson Fred Case reported that the sign had been ordered.  He also stated that all people working on the committee were required to watch a video on safety rules to observe while working on the project. 

He requested that all members working on the project see him so that they could provide the personal information required for workers.

The first pick up will be in April or May.  Workers were asked to volunteer.

NEW BUSINESS

President Shaefer introduced Keith Thomas from the New Bloomfield Lions Club.  He discussed the Carnival, which could be held October 2, 2006.  He asked the Association if we wished to help sponsor this event.   After much discussion Art Rice made a motion that the New Bloomfield Area Civic Association go in on a 50-50 arrangement with the Lions Club to sponsor the Kelly Miller Carnival on October 2, 2006.  Motion was seconded and passed.   A committee will be appointed to work on this project and more information will be received in the future. 

Derina Shelton reported that a Bicycle Safety Fair is being considered for May.  More information about this project will be received at the next meeting. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 16, 2008.  The Association will be working with the Lions Club on this Project. 

Robert Claypool announced a barbeque is scheduled for May 13, 2006. 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business President Shaefer adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 

 Jane A. Hurtt

Secretary

March 23, 2006

 Approved April 27, 2006