Rec committee meeting 12/08/2010
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Meeting called to order by Patricia 7:00pm
Present
Patricia Halpin-Fleury
Scott Blewitt
Leon Davey
Craig heino
Jon Reed
Motion to approve minutes of November meeting by Craig, seconded by Jon
Betsy Katz would like to be a part of the rec committee as an alternate
member. Was previously chair of Glastonbury, CT rec commission for 10
years
Has experience with events (apple harvest festival had 30,000 people
first year), Mapping, Sunapee Old Town Hall committee for a few years,
and will be a full time Sunapee resident on January 2011, Project
Sunapee,
New ideas and activities and reach groups we are not reaching. Her
motto is to "serve a population from 3-103". Historical society event
to attract younger population (farm days)
Wants to be a part of town.
Open Gym
Has not been advertised yet because no one will run it. This is 6-9pm
on Saturday nights December through February.
Discussion of moving to earlier time. Will try 6-8pm. Need coverage
December 18
Update
Kinder basketball 9-10
1-2 10-11
Liner for skating rink donated by Sunapee Police Benovelent Association,
second $1000 from Sunapee Harbor Magic Fund
Final turkey trot # is 813
Finances are still being sorted out with expenses
Swing set for Dewey field will be delivered this Friday. Scott will
send letter to society for protected forests for blessing on replacing
the swing set at Dewey field
Red sox trip on Friday July 22 vs Seattle. This will be the only Red
Sox trip of the summer $90 per ticket. 55 seats available
Scott received an estimate from Mark Usko for $34,000 to address
drainage on Veterans field. Members of committee went to selectman's
meeting and discussed project. Selectmen seemed largely in favor of it.
No cuts were recommended for the rec budget
Tilton park event. Pencil in January 16 for a date.
Ideas
Snow sculpting contest
Snow shoe disc golf
Tubing
Warming hut - light towers have been built with 500watt bulbs that can
be directed. Lights and heater will be on a timer. Police will lock
the building nightly. There will be a fire extinguisher in the shed and
Christmas lights for Christmas.
Scott will let SCES staff know when the skating rink is open to put in
newsletters
Patricia researched a gift donation policy. Received guidance from area
towns and Donna. Patricia will compile and develop a working document.
See attached
Patricia has begun researching the youth soccer scheduling and will
continue.
Discussion of Betsy. Motion to accept Betsy by Jon Reed, second by Leon,
all in favor unanimous
Still an opportunity for another alternate, spread the word
Committee completed evaluation of Scott
Motion to adjourn by Patricia @ 9:05pm.
Next meeting January 12
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