Evendale Recreation Commission
October 25, 2007
Meeting called to order at 7:38am.
Roll Call: David Nichols, Michele Gottschlich, Pam Meyers, Gus Janszen, Mary Lou Isaac, Wayne Mosley, Grace Ficke. Absent: Doug Lohmeier
Recognition of visitors: none
Motion to approve the September minutes made by Gus Janszen; seconded by Michele Gottschlich. Motion approved.
New Business:
· Asbrock request to use the Multipurpose Room for a fundraiser - many Evendale residents involved in this fundraiser for kidney donor and recipient to cover medical bills. Motion to approve the request made by Gus Janszen; seconded by Pam Meyers. Motion approved by Michele Gottschlich, Pam Meyers, Gus Janszen, Mary Lou Isaac, and Grace Ficke. Wayne Mosley abstained from voting because of his involvement in the fundraiser.
· Foust request to use the Multipurpose Room for a U.S. Marine Corp. family day – Motion made by Wayne Mosley to support the Marines and their families by approving this request; seconded by Pam Meyers. Motion approved.
Old Business:
· Tri-Health report – report enclosed in commission packet; Stephanie, the new manager, was at the last meeting and seemed to be very enthusiastic. She has already implemented many new ideas for the fitness center.
· Budget Sub-committee – (Gus Janszen, Doug Lohmeier, and David Nichols) 2008 is 10% higher than the 2007 budget because of the prospective playground renovation. Regarding the playground, a focus group will be meeting Tuesday, October 30th at 6:30pm in the Adult Gathering Room. In addition, the Flex Room will be renovated next year (can a dimmer switch be added to the lights when the renovation project is done.)
Director’s Report:
· Soccer uniforms will be replaced next year. Commission reviewed the options on uniforms.
· November’s commission meeting will be on Thursday, November 15th at 7:30am
· Halloween Fest went very well; both the weather and the turn-out were terrific. Commission members commented on how great is was to see the number of college students who returned to Evendale to work the event.
Phi Lambda Pi Report:
· Members volunteered at the Mother Son Night of Fun, Ladies Fashion Show & Tea; the upcoming volunteer project is the annual Rake n’ Run project.
· The current fundraiser is selling Entertainment Books; candle sales will begin soon. The annual Election Day bake sale will take place on Tuesday, November 6th.
· The Fresh Meat II competition recently concluded. Teammates Brady Eagan and Justin Hackett won first place. This year’s eighth grade class is large and very involved.
Open Discussion:
· Gorman Report – the farm’s steer, who has been staying at Ohio State University, recently passed away. He was 10 years old.
· Trails Report - there is a trail meeting following this commission meeting. All commission members are invited to attend. Gorman Farm recently had the boy scouts help cut new trails.
· Youth soccer season is wrapping up. Two teams (U-10 Boys & U-12 Girls) are going to post-season tournament. The U-5 teams recently had a soccer fest day as well as the U-6 teams because these teams were unable to attend the post-season tournament.
· Adult “pick-up” soccer games continue, still with a strong showing. Only one injury has occurred.
· Tennis court – the net issue raised in last month’s meeting, was addressed within ½ hour of the conclusion of the meeting.
· Programming – request was made to develop a program, or expand current programs, to be more inclusive and non-denominational. Some programs seem to focus on or around Christian dates or events.
Motion to adjourn made by Wayne Mosley at 8:58am; seconded by Gus Janszen. Motion approved.
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