June 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Elk Forest Civic Association Quarterly meeting - June 23, 2021
The Elk Forest Civic Association Quarterly meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM on Jun 23, 2021_._
Present:
- Christine LaPense, President
- Joanne Silverman, Vice President
- Cris Brookmyer, Treasurer
- Lule Megahed, Secretary
- June Estock, Past President
- David Silverman, Board Member
- Christian LaPense, Board Member
- Mike Leshner, Board Member
Absent:
- Kathy Alzos, Board Member
- Dave Mitchell, Web Master
The topics of discussion were as follows:
1. The Annual Meeting and Picnic on August 15, 2021 will be held from 1pm to 4pm at 184 South Shore Drive, with the possibility of having the Kilby Cream Moo Mobile or another ice cream vendor invited to attend around 3pm. Christine offered to investigate. There was a discussion about entertainment. Mike offered to make contact with a musician. Christian offered to contact DJ. Members will be providing tents and tables to the picnic. Christine will provide burgers and hot dogs. June will be providing sodas. Joanne will provide fixings for burgers. Lule will provide coolers and ice. The flyer/newsletter will request attendees to bring chairs, a side dish or dessert. Elections will occur this year for the VP and Treasurer positions. Joanne offered to stay on as VP if there was no one else. Cris believes she has someone available to replace her as Treasurer.
2. Christine and Christian will resurrect the newsletter. It will include the picnic reminder. Members offered to help distribute to mailboxes.
3. By-Laws: June showed us the new by-law amendment that includes the Webmaster position. Voting on the amendment will occur at the Annual Meeting and picnic in August.
4. Financial Report by Cris. The accounts are now all consolidated to one bank.
5. Discussion about mosquito spraying. Everyone seemed happy with results from new contractor. Christine will travel with driver to ensure all driveways will be visited.
6. Christine and others volunteered to distribute Welcome Packet__s to new neighbors
7. The LaPenses described a traveling dinner party idea called Progressive dinners. The board was open to having it introduced at the Picnic.
8. The Holiday party was discussed. It was suggested we have had it on New Year’s Day in the past_. The LaPenses were kind enough to offer their rental for the event,_ however would prefer to have it the weekend after New Year’s Day. Thank you!
The meeting was motioned for closure by Cris Brookmyer and seconded by board members. Meeting adjourned at 7:33PM