Friends of the Muscatatuck River Society Monthly Minutes Opening: 9-2-03 Call to order by President Dan Shade at 7:00PM. Attendance: Dan Shade Ken Huff Larry Allsop Tom and Sherida Moore Joann Moore Jennifer Ertel Simeon Stearns Isaac Stearns Everett Sparkman Minutes: From last meeting reviewed and accepted. Treasurer's Report: Local balance is $1321.51 with nothing outstanding. HHH balance is $1000. Sold one T-shirt, yet to pay Ken. Old Business: Amy Carpenter of the Jefferson County SWCD will present Water Quality Training: Level 2 Training 9-13-03 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM in Room 1 JC Library. Level one expenses amounted to $35 for the 13 attendees. Ken was thanked for his continued efforts in this area. Membership Cards- Jennifer is checking on production and costs. They will include name, member in good standing, TIP phone number 877-985-6556 & 1-800-847-4367, FMRS email address, and possibly the mission statement. A voluntary fee will be accepted and a FMRS sticker will be awarded for each donation. Simeon and Jennifer will procure the necessary items (laminator, cards) through Larry. 319 Grant- Amy Henninger of IDEM let us know that the money is still in limbo at Region 5 of the EPA. A vote carried to eliminate Section 2 of Article 5 of the by-laws so that all terms are for one year and to eliminate Section 1 Article 5, the second sentence so that there are no term limits. The motion passed by unanimous decision. Amendment to the by-laws: An associate member is a non-voting member who supports the FMRS vision, mission, and goals. This is the second official notification. A vote will be taken at the next meeting. Amendment to the by-laws: Reword Article 3 Section 1 to state the executive committee is responsible for granting and revoking membership privileges. In general, voting privileges are granted to members attending three or more events in one year. However, voting privileges may be revoked if a member is found to be acting or speaking in a manner that is detrimental to the accomplishment of our vision, mission, and goals. This is the second official notification. A vote will be taken at the next meeting. Visitor's Center office: Office chairs- new chairs will be purchased. Tom will get one desk and Simeon will get one. We will check with Lowe's for a suitable 9x12 area rug. We will need two phone lines or one phone line and a cable Internet line. Laptop with necessary functions. Multi- function office machine, laminator, and supplies are also needed. Sim will check on a digital camera. Action Plan for October 4th cleanup- From North Vernon dam to the Vernon Commons. Drop sites- Wagon bridge, Susannah's, waste water plant, first Vernon bridge, Commons Drop site signs- Tom Registration-Jennifer membership cards-Sherida waivers-Dan-concession stand Food, Drinks- Dan 40 sandwiches each from McDonald's and Subway Bags, buckets- Larry Entrenchment tools- Nathan Stuffing dry bags- Tom-gloves Publicity- Jennifer-Ad in the Plain Dealer Joann Moore- Community Calendar and local radio stations Simeon- 106.1 Dan-Chamber of Commerce, Pepsi Banners Tom-seven word fliers Wide ranging publicity discussion-tennis court banners, NV Beverage banners, "River Sweep" moniker, TIP#, Mike Eastman signs, electronic flashing signs, sandwich board signs Volunteers-Simeon-First Christian, Ken-Scipio Methodist, Tom-Probation department, Larry-Crosley's, Richard Vogel-St. Joe & St. Anne, ?-Dave Shaw Trash removal (contact Donnie)- DAN! -9-2-03 contact Create blank action register forms-Jennifer Event T-shirts- Larry has some; we look to do more in the future New Business: Wal-Mart fundraiser discussion tabled. Ken reported the Level One class was well attended with thirteen participants and well instructed by Amy Carpenter. There were many people taking a "refresher," so collegial help was wide spread. The sinkhole will be a winter project. The River Watch signs have been ordered. The River Watch organization is waiting on delivery. Use the TIP LINE. Call 1-800-847-4367 (1-800-TIP-IDNR) Adjournment at 8:40 Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 7, 2003, 7:00 PM in room 3 at the Jennings County Library Agenda: Minutes Treasurer's report OLD BUSINESS: 319 Grant- update of committee work and HHH Vote on two membership by-laws amendments. Membership update Visitor's Center office furnishings River Watch signs NEW BUSINESS: Level 2 Water Quality Training report Report on October 4th River Sweep Wal-Mart fundraiser B.S. Report- Dan Set agenda for the next meeting. Adjourn