BRIDGS
Executive Committee Report
May 31, 2007
Trading Post
Present: John Malmstrom, Susan Malmstrom, Rev. Ken Perkins, Hal Theriault.
The meeting was called to order at 8;30 AM.
Variety Night, May 26: Although the room was very hot and the night was long, we had a great crowd and raised over $900. For future events, it was decided that all volunteer performers would be limited to 3 songs or 15 minutes of performance time, whichever comes first, with the emcee one the stage during applause for the third tune thanking the performer(s). Time negotiations for any special guest headliners may be customized. All posters and other notices will list the beginning and end times (i.e. 7:30 – 9:30 PM), which will be observed, just like a meeting.
Active Saturdays Update: Active Saturdays! is going well, thanks to our enthusiastic sports coordinator Caroline Draper. Gerry will be hosting ballfield cleanup on June 9, and there will be a skateboard clinic on June 16, and a special karate demo on June 23.
BRIDGS Meetings: Susan reminded the committee that since the last two regular BRIDGS meetings have been given over to Consultant Donna Hatt and the Bear River Strategic Plan, we’ve fallen behind on conducting regular BRIDGS business; most importantly, a call for revitalized subcommittees, i.e. Fundraising, Youth, Board Development/Recruitment, Pageant, Communications. This should be addressed at the next meeting.
Bear River Pageant: Hal gave an update that we will have a draft script within two weeks, and will be able to have a reading/open rehearsal staged sometime in August. More importantly, we need to put out a call for players.
Cherry Carnival: Cindy, Hal, Gerry and Susan are meeting with Darryl to coordinate the partnership between the Firehall and the Youth Centre to administer the auction. Cindy and Susan are working on putting together a volunteer force; Gerry will work with Darryl on pickup.
BRIDGS Blog: Future Bear River resident Flora Doehler has voluntarily created a blog with comprehensive information related to BRIDGS, including photos, minutes of all meetings, announcements, email address, etc. All members of the Executive Committee have seen the blog and are very impressed with it. MOTION: for BRIDGS to endorse the blog, and to publicize the address, made by Susan, seconded by Ken. APPROVED. The blog will be presented at the next general meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM.
