Attending:  President Mike, Randy Momot, Hugh Graham, Mel Groom, Frank Adamson, Dave Schulz

 

Approval of Board Meeting Minutes January 2020 Moved: Hugh G, Second: Mel G, AIF

 

Approval of Agenda Feb 12, 2020 Moved Hugh G, Second Mel G, AIF

 

Randy Momot

Randy and his staff will be working on providing receipts and/or invoices to Arch Donors.

 

Mel Groom

2019 Grants are in progress of finalization.  $6000 cheque has been forwarded to Socks for Change.  St John Ambulance Niagara Region has ordered 2 defibrillators.  2020 Grant applications close on Feb 15.  We are requesting 1 or 2 members volunteer to stay at end of morning meeting next Wednesday to review and choose grant recipient.  

 

Purse Bingo

Mel Groom

Bingo is sold out with lengthy waiting list.  Board is considering semi-annual bingos, given their huge popularity at this time.

 

Frank Adamson

Prototype planning is in progress with Town engineer and Summerfest Committee.  Change in material is being recommended with steel frames similar to greenhouses, clad with white maintenance free composite and attached to new 4 foot deep concrete bases.  These will be virtually maintenance free for years to come.  Cost has not been confirmed but will likely in the $110k range.  Building is still expected to be finished by Summerfest 2020.  

 

Pres Mike on behalf of Paul and Paul

To date, sponsors total $7600 with 29 interested exhibitors and Radio 105 on board.  BBBS has added this event to their blanket insurance policy that is saving club approximately $3000.

 

Pres Mike

It is a large commitment to host an exchange student and as a small token of appreciation, the board voted to provide a $100 gift card to each host family as a way to say thank you. This will be presented to the club for input and vote. Moved by Hugh and seconded by Mel, AIF