October 14,
2006 Meeting Minutes
The Gem Lakes Recreation Association Board of Directors met on the morning of Saturday, October 14, 8:15 a.m. at the Pavilion.
Present:
Buddy Brinkley, Gary Bunker, Gary Marozas, Bill Mathison, Bob Mell, Dennis Saylor, Ed Seufert, and Johnny Spears.
Minutes:
The minutes from the
September board meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Ed Seufert distributed a summation of September expenditures, which totaled $5,080. Total financial assets for the association total $48,863.
Recreation Manager’s Report:
Johnny Spears reported that the construction of the trash can holders were complete. Two additional holders were requested for the beach area and the main gate. Use of the recreation facility continues to be heavy. Spears ordered a dumpster for the Oktoberfest.
Security Report:
Dennis Saylor reported no
new major incidents, though one speaker in the pavilion is missing and the
other one damaged. Johnny Spears
reported that he identified the culprit who defaced the fishing dock with
chalk.
Wildlife Management Report:
Buddy Brinkley reported
that the carp has been added to the lake.
Buddy Brinkley reported all
of the lakes in the chain are now fully up.
Work on the valve in the swimming lake will commence after
Oktoberfest.
Old Business:
Buddy Brinkley thanked
those who helped out with the first movie night. Dennis Saylor discussed the purchase of new
steel mesh picnic tables with rubber coatings.
The board decided not to make a decision on the picnic tables pending
additional investigation. Johnny Spears
discussed the new grills he’s looking at.
Gary Marozas pointed out that new grills could be fabricated locally by
Creighton Henderson, though they would be expensive. Brinkley asked whether or not the association
should go ahead and build a barbeque pit.
Saylor suggested discussing this project with Malcolm Tile. The board decided to solicit volunteers at
Oktoberfest.
New Business:
Oktoberfest Planning – Bob Mell was put in charge of the meats. The planning assumption was that 450 people
would attend and that an appropriate amount of bratswursts, knockwursts, and
hot dogs would be required. The board
would handle the cooking themselves with a large portable grill. Dennis Saylor had responsibility for most
other food items, including the sauerkraut, cakes, and cookies. Mell would also bring many of the other
needed items including beer, wine, potato salad, rolls, condiments, plates,
napkins, cups, and votive candles. Buddy
Brinkley requested that all board members bring cigarette lighters to assist
with the pumpkin-carving contest. Saylor
would bring the sign-in list and Gary Bunker would be responsible for the
sign-ins. Gary Marozas was responsible
for the soft drinks and ice. The board
approved the soft drink list. Brinkley
would procure the pumpkins, including one large one as a prize. Bill Mathison was allocated $200 for door
prizes. Decorations were reportedly
still in the storage shed from last year.
Setup would begin at noon along with the cooking. The pumpkins were due to arrive at 1 p.m. The sign-in would start at 4:30 p.m. and the
food would be served at 5 p.m. The band
was to begin playing at 5 p.m.
Information Items:
The next movie night is scheduled for October 27. The featured attraction will be “The Haunted House.” The first bingo night will be held on November 4 at 7 p.m.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting will be held at Shoney’s on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 8:00 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 a.m.