November 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes
ELK FOREST CIVIC ASSOCIATION, MEETING MINUTES – November 13, 2025
Attendees
- Lauri Leone, Co-President
- Lule Megahed, Treasurer
- Christine LaPense (F), Secretary
- Joanne Silverman, Past President
- Ralph DiMartino, Board Member
- Travis Hembree, Board Member
- Tom Melnick, Board Member
- David Silverman, Resident
Call to Order was made at 6:36 PM after qurorum was confirmation by Christine LaPense and the meeting was started by Lauri Leone.
Previous Minutes Review – LaPense (F). A motion was made to approve the Minutes, it was seconded, and all were in favor.
Treasurer’s Report – Megahed, L (See attached). A motion was made to approve the Financial Report, it was seconded, and all were in favor. Dues have been collected from 71 out of 106 households.
Mosquito Spraying - (Leone) Mosquito spraying occurred only six times, and the collected dues covered the expenses.
Website Report – No report was given
Recent Events
Summer Picnic – Thanks were given to the Hembree’s for hosting another successful picnic. A new site needs to be found for next year. Volunteers are welcome. In the meantime, J. Silverman to inquire on the availability of Brantwood Park.
Progressive Dinner – was postponed to the evening of the Spring Clean Up
New Business
Holiday Party – As no volunteers were received, the Civic Association will be looking at the Chesapeake Inn to host the New Year Holiday Party. This is not a new concept, as offsite events have happened in the past.
Spring Clean Up – This will occur on April 25th. Details later to come.
Spring Progressive Dinner – The evening of April 25th. Details later to come.
Board Positions – Roles are coming up for election for either Officer or Board positions. Please reach out to any current Board member with interest. These will be available in 2026. A Nominating Committee, comprised of the Vice President and Past President, will solicit candidates.
Open Discussion – The Little Library required repairs.
Future Meetings – Next meeting to occur April 2nd. Details later to come.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:37PM
Treasurer’s Report 11/12/2025
Beginning Balance 8/1/25
Checking-Fulton Ban $7,410.47
CD’s-Fulton Bank $30,546.93
Total Funds 8/1/25 $37,957.43
Dues collected 7x$25 $175.00
Mosquito spraying 6x$140 ($840.00)
Picnic Expenses ($447.72)
Little Library repair ($15.37)
Website ($278.44)
Total ($1,406.53)
Total Checking Balance 11/12/25 $6,003.94
CD’s Fulton Bank
14,659.80/9 month $15,382.37
10,434.66/6 month $10,950.18
4,252.29/9 month $4,461.91
Total CD Balance 11/12/25 $30,794.46
Total Funds 11/12/25 $36,798.40